Mitchell, SD – The Iroquois United Women in Faith, David Thompson of Mitchell, and Mary Fuchs of Huron were honored during the Abbott House 85th Anniversary Celebration. This event celebrated how Abbott House has grown and changed through the years. In addition, it focused on gratitude for the support the Mitchell community has provided to Abbott House children for the last 85 years. As of today, thanks to decades of support, Abbott House has served well over 5,000 children who have experienced abuse, neglect, and other trauma.
The Children’s Champion Awards are given out by Abbott House annually to recognize individuals and organizations that have made a significant impact on the lives of South Dakota children.
MITCHELL, SD – With the help of more than 60 generous donors, Abbott House has completed a $2 million Capital Campaign to open two more Bridges Therapeutic Foster Homes in Sioux Falls, SD. Abbott House kicked off this expansion effort in November of 2023 with a goal to raise $2 million and open two more therapeutic foster homes by the summer of 2024.
Mitchell, SD – The Dakota State Fraternal Order of Eagles has stepped up to the plate once again to help hurting children in need who have experienced abuse or neglect. Members of the Vermillion Eagles #2421 demonstrated their unwavering commitment to “People Helping People” by presenting a total of $16,700 in checks to the Abbott House Foundation before their most recent weekly meetings.
Sioux Falls, SD – It seems everyone is familiar with the term foster parents, but do you really know what it means to be one? Abbott House does foster parenting differently. Instead of bringing children into your own home, Abbott House provides a beautiful home, vehicles, and everything you need to support a foster child.
Mitchell, SD – Abbott House is excited to welcome Belinda Joe to the Board of Directors. Belinda earned two Master’s Degrees in Education, from Northern State University, and Education Leadership, from Montana State University. Belinda was the first Native American court reporter to graduate from Mile Hi Court Reporting College. Belinda comes from a long line of strong Dakota grandmothers and is now a Dakota language, music, and dance teacher as well as a storyteller.
Mitchell, SD – The Iroquois United Women in Faith, David Thompson of Mitchell, and Mary Fuchs of Huron were honored during the Abbott House 85th Anniversary Celebration. This event celebrated how Abbott House has grown and changed through the years. In addition, it focused on gratitude for the support the Mitchell community has provided to Abbott House children for the last 85 years. As of today, thanks to decades of support, Abbott House has served well over 5,000 children who have experienced abuse, neglect, and other trauma.
