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 Hometown Hero Award is presented to South Dakota businesses and individuals who support and advocate for their neighbors and communities. On June 20, 2023, Stephanie Judson, the South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) President and Chief Executive Officer, presented the Hometown Hero Award to Abbott House. Eric Klooz, Abbott House Executive Director, and Virginia Wishard Lambert, the Abbott House Director of Development, accepted the award in front of the tree mural inside the Abbott House PRTF building. “This is our story,” Klooz said in reference to the mural, “our kids sign a leaf when they finish their program with us. Each signed leaf is a different child, a different story.”
Mitchell, SD – Blue ribbons and the Corn Palace lit in blue are just a few of the ways the Mitchell Exchange Club and the Abbott House are working to educate our community about child abuse awareness during April – National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
The Original Helping with Horsepower Bike Rebuild Program has launched again, this time honoring the past while empowering the Future with a Custom Harley-Davidson Road Glide Makeover!
MITCHELL, SD - The original Helping With HorsepowerTM Bike Rebuild Program has returned to Abbott House in Mitchell, SD, this time with a legacy motorcycle that already has an amazing story and sparkling presence. The program provides hands-on problem solving skills for 40 Abbott House girls, ages 7- 17. Together they will re-design, repair, and customize a 2007 Harley-Davidson Road Glide that has been donated by influential ambassador for women in motorcycling, Diva Amy Skaling.
The winner of the 2021 Build Abbott Motorcycle Rebuild was drawn at the Rapid City Rush hockey game on October 22. Ron Gates of Mitchell, SD was this year's winner! Ron graciously plans to donate a portion of the proceeds back to the Abbott House.
Congratulations to all of the Give for Kids Raffle winners. Participants from across the state help us raise more than $9,000 for education software and Christmas presents for our children. Thank you!
And thank you to our 2021 sponsors who helped make this event such a success!
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.
