ORGANIZATIONS
Brookings Area United Way
“Brookings Area United Way works to provide various organizations with funding in programs that focus on Education, Income, & Health. Volunteers and donations are what allow us to affect change and improve lives as we unite as one to make a stronger community.”
Brookings Art Council
The Brookings Art Council’s mission statement is “encouraging community connections through the arts by providing a supportive environment for awareness, appreciation and participation.”
Brookings Community Music School
“Brookings Community Music School provides top quality, individualized piano lessons to children and adults in Brookings, South Dakota.”
Brookings County
Brookings County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 31,965, making it the fifth-most populous county in South Dakota.
Brookings County Conservation District
“The Brookings County Conservation District is a political subdivision of the State of South Dakota whose goals are to coordinate and promote the proper stewardship of all our natural resources. In doing so, the District encourages and assists all farmer and landowners of Brookings County to conserve their natural resources. Emphasis is placed on education, planning and the application of conservation practices.”
Brookings County Sheriff’s Office
“The purpose of the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office is to provide protection to the citizens of Brookings County. This involves the prevention, detection, apprehension, prosecution, and detention of those persons who violate criminal, civil, state, or local laws. We provide assistance in emergency situations, medical distress, vehicle accidents, and animal control.”
Brookings County Youth Mentoring Program (BCYMP)
“Brookings County Youth Mentoring Program (BCYMP) is a 1:1, community-based program that recruits, trains and matches adult volunteers with K-12 students. BCYMP Mentors provide guidance and friendship to youth, while promoting personal and social responsibility. Any parent or guardian of a child in Brookings County may request a BCYMP Mentor. “
Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 8 - South Dakota
“The Fraternal Order of Police is the world's largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers, with more than 325,000 members in more than 2,100 lodges. We are the voice of those who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving our communities. We are committed to improving the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those we serve through education, legislation, information, community involvement, and employee representation. No one knows the dangers and the difficulties faced by today's police officers better than another officer, and no one knows police officers better than the FOP.”
Brookings Police Department - SD
“The Brookings Police Department protects and serves the citizens of Brookings, South Dakota.”
Brookings Police Department Foundation
“The Brookings Police Foundation is and independent 501(c)(3) non profit organization formed in 2007 to raise awareness and community support for the Brookings Police Department.”
Brookings Public Library
“The Brookings Public Library provides materials and information contributing to the education, recreation and quality of life for the community through a variety of materials, formats, technology connections, programming excellence and outstanding customer service.”
CITY OF BROOKINGS
The central hub for all things Brookings, including community and government information.
Helpline Center
“The Helpline Center serves thousands of people every year by connecting individuals to resources and support, providing local agencies volunteers, and offering hope to individuals with thoughts of suicide. The Helpline Center is the only entity in the state accredited by the Alliance for Information and Referral Systems and the only entity in the state that provides a certified crisis line through the American Association of Suicidology. The Helpline Center is a blended call center, meaning that all of the staff are cross trained to handle crisis and information/ referral phone call. Our agency provides contractual services with a staff that is trained in information and referral, as well as listening/support and crisis calls.”
Teen Challenge of the Dakotas
“Teen Challenge of the Dakotas exists to transform the lives of people who have life-controlling problems.
We endeavor to help people become mentally sound, emotionally balanced, socially adjusted, physically well and spiritually alive.
When men in our program live according to biblical principles in relationships in their family, local church, workplace and community, real change happens.”
Play tutoring
Personalized academic tutoring services for pre-k, elementary, and middle school students in the Brookings area.
The Salvation Army of Brookings County
“The Salvation Army serves Brookings County by providing Financial Assistance, Emergency Disaster Services, and Material Assistance to those in need. We strive to come alongside our neighbors to offer help and hope in Jesus' name without discrimination.”