WELCOME TO RAINBOW PROJECT SIOUX FALLS
Creating Brave Spaces for LGBTQ2S+ Youth
WELCOME TO RAINBOW PROJECT SIOUX FALLS
“Creating a safe community through inclusive unity”
June 2026
June 1, 2026
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Pride Is More Than a Month
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Every June, rainbow flags appear in windows, communities gather in celebration, and we honor the history of the LGBTQ2S+ movement. Pride Month is a time of fun and visibility but it is also a reminder of why this work matters.
Pride began as a movement demanding dignity, equality, and the right to exist openly and authentically. Those demands remain relevant today.
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At Rainbow Project Sioux Falls, we believe every young person deserves to know they belong. They deserve to be seen. They deserve to be safe. They deserve opportunities to thrive without fear, shame, or isolation. Yet too many LGBTQ2S+ youth and other marginalized young people continue to face barriers that affect their well-being, their education, and their sense of self-worth.
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That is why our work does not begin on June 1 and end on June 30.
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Pride is present every time a young person finds a supportive community. Pride is present when a family chooses understanding over judgment. Pride is present when allies speak up, when organizations create welcoming spaces, and when communities choose inclusion over division.
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This month, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and contributions of LGBTQ2S+ people throughout Sioux Falls and beyond. We celebrate those who came before us and those who continue the work today. We celebrate the young people who show extraordinary courage simply by being themselves.
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Pride is not just a celebration.
It is a statement that everyone deserves to belong.
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WIth Gratitude and Pride,
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Rainbow Project Sioux Falls
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June 1, 2026
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Just in Time for Pride Month!
A year ago, this would have been hard to imagine.
Today, Rainbow Project Sioux Falls is being featured in the Lifestyle section of 605 Magazine.
We're proud of how far we've come. Thank you to 605 Magazine for sharing our story, and thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey. This feature belongs to our entire community.
Be sure to pick up a copy of the latest issue or check out the article online, 605magazine.com to learn more about
our mission, our work, and the community we're building together.
Thank you for believing in our work. We're just getting started.
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Rainbow Project Sioux Falls​​
April 25, 2026
June 1, 2026
Sioux Falls City FC Selects Rainbow Project Sioux Falls as Community Game Changers Beneficiary
Rainbow Project Sioux Falls is honored to be selected as the beneficiary of the upcoming Community Game Changers match hosted by Sioux Falls City FC.
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This special event brings together the power of sports and community to support local organizations making a difference in the lives of others. We are grateful to Sioux Falls City FC for recognizing our mission and helping raise awareness of the work we do to support LGBTQ2S+ youth and other marginalized young people in our community.
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Event Details
Community Game Changers Match
Benefiting Rainbow Project Sioux Falls
June 14, 2026
4:00 PM
Bob Young Field
6200 S. Cliff Avenue, Sioux Falls
For tickets and additional event information, visit siouxfallscityfc.com.
We look forward to seeing you at the match!
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April 24, 2026
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We are excited to announce our Youth Clothing Giveaway, created to support young people in our community.
This initiative is designed to provide free, affirming clothing to youth, helping ensure that every young person has access to items that help them feel comfortable and confident. All clothing will be available at no cost, and youth are welcome to select what they need in a welcoming and respectful space.
We are proud to have partnered with House of Marsha in making this event possible.
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April 24, 2026
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Hello Beautiful Humans,​
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We know it has been a while since our last update, but we have been hard at work behind the scenes developing our Creating Self for Oneself Initiative.
We are excited to share that starting this summer, our new programming will officially launch! We will be offering youth ceramics classes at Augustana University, yoga and mind-body wellness programs at The Joy Collective, and Queer Words at Full Circle Book Co-Op, along with more to be announced in the coming months.
We appreciate the opportunity to grow alongside our community.
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Please stay tuned for updates as we roll out our new website and what's coming next!
As always, with pride and gratitude,
Rainbow Project Sioux Falls
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March 2026
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We are excited to share updates from Rainbow Project Sioux Falls!
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We are deeply grateful to announce that we have been awarded a grant from the PFund Foundation. This support will help us continue and expand the work we are doing in our community, and we are truly thankful for the investment in our organization.
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We are also honored to share that we have been selected by Sioux Falls City FC as one of their Community Game Changers. The match benefiting Rainbow Project Sioux Falls will take place in June, and we will share more details as the date approaches.
In the meantime, we encourage you to learn more about and support this incredible, inclusive team of women athletes here: https://siouxfallscityfc.com.
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Finally, we are proud to have been interviewed by 605 Magazine and will be featured in their June edition, arriving just in time for Pride.
With gratitude and pride,
Rainbow Project Sioux Falls
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January 5, 2026
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Creating Self for Oneself
At Rainbow Project Sioux Falls, we believe healing happens in community and that every young person deserves space to breathe, belong, and be themselves. Creating Self for Oneself is our newest initiative, rooted in holistic care and compassion.
This initiative creates welcoming, safe spaces for LGBTQ2S+, BIPOC, and other marginalized youth and young adults, to slow down, explore who they are, and feel supported exactly as they are. Through gentle practices and creative expression, we nurture emotional wellness and help build a sense of belonging that extends beyond any single program.
We are proud to introduce the following programs as part of this initiative:
Mind–Body Wellness Program
Holistic practices including meditation and yoga, with additional expressive support such as art therapy and reflective writing paired meditation.
Family Hangouts
For LGBTQ2S+ children under 12 and their families. Join us for a fun, welcoming event designed especially for our youngest LGBTQ2S+ community members and their families. While children engage in structured activities such as art, writing, or creative play, parents and caregivers are invited to participate in Parent Pampering sessions designed to support relaxation, stress relief, and self care.
Rainbow Sharing and Transcending Binary
Support groups for LGBTQ2S+ and transgender youth and young adults.
Queer Words
A creative writing program designed to empower LGBTQ2S+ youth and young adults to explore their identities, experiences, and creativity through writing.
Our Culture, Our Wellness
Culturally responsive mental health workshops designed specifically for BIPOC youth and young adults. Programming focuses on emotional wellness, coping skills, self-expression, and community care, while acknowledging the systemic and cultural factors that impact mental health.
Creating Self for Oneself is an invitation to pause, free your mind, and enjoy your unique self.
​December 10, 2025
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Rainbow Project Sioux Falls Selected as 2025 Kindness in Community Fund Grant Recipient
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Rainbow Project Sioux Falls is thrilled to announce that out of more than 4,000 nominations worldwide, we have been selected as a 2025 Kindness in Community Fund grant recipient, supporting youth mental health and well-being in our community.
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This program, created by Born This Way Foundation, co-founded by Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta and supported by funders including Pivotal, Cotton On Foundation, Sephora, Haus Labs, and others—provides grants to grassroots organizations across 11 countries, including the United States, to strengthen local mental health resources and programming. This grant will directly support our work in creative workshops, peer connection opportunities, and wellness centered programming for LGBTQ2S+ youth and other marginalized young people.
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“We are deeply honored to be selected for this year’s Kindness in Community Fund,”
“This grant affirms our credibility as a vital community resource and strengthens our ability to build meaningful partnerships with local organizations. Together, we can create a more supportive, accepted, and connected Sioux Falls for LGBTQ2S+ youth and other marginalized young people.”
​You can learn more about the 2025 Kindness in Community Fund recipients here:
channelkindness.org/2025-kindness-in-community-fund-grant-recipients
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Young people led every step of the Kindness in Community Fund process, from nominations to final selections, ensuring that awarded organizations reflect their priorities for youth mental health, community inclusion, and accessible, compassionate resources.
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