The organizations listed in bold print have been trained in service-learning and/or have been a community partner for a service-learning project with SDSU students.

Advance
Tricia Visker - 692-7852
ADVANCE serves individuals with disabilities through training, education and support in vocational and community living settings.

American Red Cross
Pat Towers - 692-6772
The Red Cross provides disaster relief with food shelter and clothing to victims of disaster.

Boy's & Girls Club
Amber Carda - 692-3333
The Boys & Girls Club offers a wide variety of programming for youth of the Brookings area. Activities are designed to develop self-esteem and assist youth in reaching their full potential.

Brookings Activity Center
Art Conners – 6692-4492

Brookings Area Transit Authority
Brenda Schweitzer - 692-5416
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BATA provides public transportation to all of Brookings County.

Brookings Arts Council
Vicki Schuster - 692-4177
http://www.brookingsartscouncil.org [External Hyperlink]
Supports arts in the Brookings community.

Brookings Child Protection Team
Cara Beers – 688-4334
Child protection team promotes the prevention of child abuse and neglect through education, information and resources.

Brookings Co. Youth Mentoring
Jo Woodward - 697-0444
BCYMP promotes one-on-one mentoring to youth in the community. The program ensures all youth have the guidance and support of a caring, stable adult.

Brookings Community Theater
Pam Merchant - 692-8547
Promotes theater in the Brookings community.

Brookings Interagency Council
Linda Brandt - 692-5789
The Interagency Council provides medical and educational referrals and financial resources for persons with disabilities and caretakers.

Brookings Regional Builders
Sharon Larson – 692-5405
http://brookings.buildpal.com [External Hyperlink]

Brookings Soccer Association
Alicia Price - 691-9007
http://www.brookingssoccer.com [External Hyperlink]

Brookings Wildlife Federation Jeff Albrecht - 224-7524 http://www.sdwf.org [External Hyperlink]

Career Learning Center
Viola Richards - 688-4370
www.swiftel.net/~clcbrook/ [External Hyperlink] CLC provides education and employment services to help improve lives. Programs include: career exploration, guidance, job readiness prep, adult basic ed., business & industry training.

Convention Visitor’s Bureau
Deb Garbers - 692-6125
http://www.brookingschamber.org/ [External Hyperlink]
An association of area businesses and professional people.

Council on Emergency Services Robert Bell - 692-6056

Dakota Rural Action
Amanda Mattingly - 697-5204
www.dakotarural.org [External Hyperlink]
DRA strives to create a better future for South Dakota's rural communities, family farms, ranches, and main street businesses while preserving natural resources and a clean environment.

Design & Visual Arts Group
Jane Hegland - 688-4000

Domestic Abuse Center
Margo Dempsy - 692-7233

Downtown Brookings
Doris Roden - 692-1554
http://www.downtownbrookings.com/ [External Hyperlink]
To stimulate economic development in downtown Brookings and promote it as an exciting place to shop, work, live, play and invest.

Head Start Program
Diane Sorensen - 692-7472
http://www.nhsa.org/ [External Hyperlink]
Head Start Program helps empower pregnant women and families with young children to develop their fullest potential.

East Central Literacy Council
Betty VanderZee - 688-4828
The East Central Literacy Council provides volunteer tutors with books and materials to teach persons age 16 and older who are functionally illiterate.

East Central Mental Health
William Price - 697-2860
Provides education, prevention and clinical opportunities, focusing on recovery and return to optimal functioning for people with mental health and/or addiction disorders.

East-Central CASA Program
Julie Wermers - 697-6106
http://www.eccasa.net/ [External Hyperlink]
CASA’s mission is to promote and protect the best interests of children involved in court proceedings through the advocacy efforts of trained volunteers.

Easter Seals of SD
Lynda Muller - 697-5902
http://www.sd.easterseals.com [External Hyperlink]
Easter Seals enables people with disabilities to live more independent lives.

Experience Works
Vicki Woods - 688-4358
http://www.greenthumb.org/ [External Hyperlink]

Family Resource Network - SDSU
Gail Bultman - 688-5730
http://fcs.sdstate.edu/family_resource_network/index.htm [External Hyperlink]
FRN promotes development of children in early childhood programs. Provides training and technical assistance to adults involved in the day-to-day care of young children.

Food Pantry
Don Kasak – 692-5007
The Food Pantry provides food and essential nonfood items.

Friends of SDPB
Gayle Grothe - 688-4191
http://www.sdpb.org [External Hyperlink]
Supporting public broadcasting in SD.

Great After-School Place
Jan Stange - 692-8066
G.A.P. provides safe, affordable before and after school care in grades K-5 as well as summer care through age 12.

Habitat for Humanity
Larry Swain - 692-5601
http://www.habitat.org/script/link.aspx?url=www.bahfh.info [External Hyperlink]
BAHFH builds decent, affordable housing for people in need. Habitat is committed to the development and empowerment of families and communities

Harvest Table
Teri Jonhson - 692-4345
Harvest Table provides a warm, no-cost meal served every Monday night between 5:30 & 6:30 PM at the Brookings First United Methodist Church.

Hospital Nursing Home Aux.
Janet Wilson - 696-0698
The auxiliary's primary purpose is to promote and advance the welfare of the Brookings Hospital and Brookview Manor and the URC through volunteer services.

Humane Society
Debbie Pederson - 696-7829
http://www.brookingshumane.org [External Hyperlink]
BRHS works to help rescue and care for animals that are abandoned, neglected, or needing to be surrendered by their owners.

Interlake Community Action
Peggy Pederson - 692-6391
http://www.interlakescap.com/ICAP/brookings.htm [External Hyperlink]
Serves primarily low-income families and seniors in a 14 county area of East-central SD.

Lutheran Social Services
Greg Archer - 692-9636
http://www.lsssd.org/ [External Hyperlink]
Cares for, supports, and strengthens individuals, families and communities.

Retired Senior Volunteer Program
Stephanie Bultje – 688-5180
http://www.eastcentralsdrsvp.org [External Hyperlink]
RSVP promotes the engagement of persons 55 years of age and older as comm. resources in comm. involvement, delivery of volunteer services, & provides an life enriching experience.

Senior Law Enforcement Together
Hugh Ackman - 692-2074
http://sheriff.brookingscountysd.gov/salt.htm [External Hyperlink]
SALT's focus is to reduce the criminal victimization of elderly residents through local efforts to develop, expand & implement effective crime prevention measures & educational programs.

Sioux Valley Before & After School Program 627-5657

Solar Oven Project
Rick Jost - 692-3391
http://www.santel.net/~dumcc/jost_solaroven.html [External Hyperlink]
Solar Ovens is a non-profit organization that trains solar cooks and addresses the issue of hunger.

Stars Special Training & Riding Skills
Larry Thomas - 696-5221

United Retirement Center Jodi Hexem - 692-5351
http://www.urcpp.com [External Hyperlink]

United Way
Lisa Bender – 692-4979
http://brookingsunitedway.com/ [External Hyperlink]
United Way’s mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities. United Way raises and invests in building communities.

URC Child Development Center
Dawn Kane - 692-5351

Volunteer Service Bank
Don Boone - 692-6102
The VSB matches volunteers in Brookings County with people and projects.