The Spirit of Volunteerism events are held each spring in Sioux Falls and Rapid City.  Early in the year, the Helpline Center's Volunteer Connections programs seek nominations from our community in various categories. The Spirit of Volunteerism honorees have been recognizing the exemplary efforts of volunteers for more than 35 years.

Nominations Open: (CLICK HERE)  January 15 - March 3

Event Registrations Open:   February 1 - March 29

Individual tickets are $35  /  Table of 8 is $280  / Honoree receives 1 free ticket

Event Details: 

Sioux Falls Spirit of Volunteerism
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 from 7:30am - 9:00am
Sioux Falls Convention Center (1101 N West Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104)

Black Hills Spirit of Volunteerism
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from 8:00am - 9:30am
Double Tree by Hilton (formerly the Holiday Inn Downtown) (505 N 5th St., Rapid City, SD 57701)

June 7, 2025
(Sioux Falls, SD)

As we continue to experience the loss of family and friends to suicide, the Step Forward to Prevent Suicide event promotes hope and healing. The 14th annual event will be held on Saturday, June 7 at Fawick Park in downtown Sioux Falls with the program beginning at 9:00am. Click here for more event details. If you are interested in sponsoring or supporting the event, please contact us at donate@helplinecenter.org.    (click here for photos & videos from 2024 event)

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2025 Date TBD
(Yankton, SD)

Bridging Yankton, Pathways to Hope, Help & Healing is a suicide prevention group whose mission is to increase suicide awareness by supporting local and statewide prevention efforts which provide hope, help and healing to individuals and families in our community. Formed in 2016, this coalition of Yankton community members work in partnership with the Helpline Center and United Way of Greater Yankton to plan and host our community’s annual Step Forward to Prevent Suicide Walk.

When you support the Bridging Yankton's Step Forward to Prevent Suicide Walk, you join efforts with thousands of people to raise awareness and funds that allow the Helpline Center to provide statewide prevention services, educational programs, and support survivors of suicide loss.   

For more information, please contact the United Way of Greater Yankton at info@yanktonunitedway.org or call (605) 665-6766.

The 2025 event is scheduled for Monday, July 14 at Willow Run Golf Course in Sioux Falls. All the funds raised from the event will support the suicide prevention and crisis support programs offered through the Helpline Center.  If you're interested in sponsoring this event, please email donate@helplinecenter.org.

Click here to view event photos from 2024.

Each year since 2022, a group of twelve runners stop at nothing to influence and create positive change in the Mount Rushmore State. In 2025, on Thursday, September 25 the runners will depart from the west side of the state to begin the 437 mile relay-style journey. Tackling the ever-changing South Dakota weather and terrain, runners will connect with communities as they raise funds and awareness for mental health and suicide prevention, finishing in Sioux Falls on Sunday, September 28. Click here to view the 2025 runners and to support the project.

Each year over 48,000 people in the United States die by suicide leaving behind thousands of loved ones to endure this life-changing loss. Your donation to The 437 Project provides ongoing support to someone who has lost a family member or friend to suicide, connecting them with resources and support groups to navigate through the grieving process. Your contributions to the project and the Helpline Center will also allow team members access to adequate training to ensure the skills necessary to identify those at risk of suicide and provide the life-saving means to help.