1. 60's PLUS DINING PROGRAM
882-2166
Provides meals to the elderly in a central dining location and
delivers meals to those confined to their homes. The goal is to
enhance mental, emotional and physical health through good
nutrition, positive health habits and interaction with others.
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2. BOYS AND GIRLS
CLUB OF WATERTOWN 886-6666
Helps inspire and enable all young people to realize their full
potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.
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CODINGTON COUNTY SEARCH & RESCUE 882-6210
Provides a trained team of volunteers ready for search and
dive rescue or for recovery of persons and evidence, and promotion
of water safety.
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4.
Courage Center
1-888-846-8253
A regional rehabilitation
and resource center for people with physical disabilities, brain
injuries, speech or vision impairments, or hearing loss. A wide
range of programming is designed to empower people with
disabilities to reach their full potential in every aspect of
life.
www.courage.org.
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5. D.A.R.E. 882-6210
Drug Abuse Resistance Education, taught by Watertown police
officers, helps educate our sixth graders about drug abuse and
violence, and how to say no.
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6. FOSTER GRANDPARENTS 229-8320
Volunteers contribute their acquired skills, experiences and
talents to improve the lives of children in need.
mcquillenj.fostergp@presentation.edu.
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7. GIRL SCOUT of NYODA COUNCIL
886-7768
Over 370 local girls, ages 5-17, learn to set goals, make
decisions, contribute to society, develop healthy values and
increase their self-esteem through partnership with over 70
trained adult volunteers.
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8. GLACIAL
LAKES R&SVP 345-3741
Volunteers provide love,
wisdom and support to children and enjoy working with others to
solve community problems and make their community stronger.
mkilber.rsvp@midconetwork.com
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9. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
884-0366
Exists to help people help themselves out of the cycle of
rent-subsidized living. Their aim is to create an environment of
hope, dignity and a truly human existence for each member of the
families they serve.
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HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY 886-0123
Provides high quality
human services that enable people to develop their fullest
potential, while maintaining the highest standards of ethical and
fiscal responsibility.
www.humanserviceagency.org.
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11. IMAGINATION LIBRARY
882-6220
This program provides one book a month to your child until
their 5th birthday. The books are mailed directly to the child's
home.
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12. ICAP - CODINGTON COUNTY OFFICE SUPPORT 256-6518
Primarily serves low-income families and senior citizens in a
12-county area of east central South Dakota.
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13. ICAP - EARLY HEAD START INCENTIVE PROGRAM 886-7674
Works with families to provide quality early childhood services
for infants, toddlers and pregnant women. Parents earn incentive
points which are redeemed for daily family living items.
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14. KIDSCOPE 886-6666
Before and After School Activities Program is available at
elementary schools for students in grades K-6 until 6:30 p.m. The
before school program is held at the Boys and Girls Club starting
at 6:30 a.m. Summer programs are also offered.
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15. LAKE AREA CHILD
PROTECTION TEAM 882-5050
Dedicated to education and program development and directed at
protecting children from abuse and neglect by promoting
educational awareness.
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16. LAKE AREA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY 882-6269
Helps bring zoo programs to those who don't normally have the
opportunity. The zoo's on-site and outreach programming reaches
Boys and Girls Club members, children at risk, people with special
needs, Watertown schools, etc.
www.brambleparkzoo.com.
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17. LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES
882-2740
Means "strengthening individuals, families and communities" for
all area people, regardless of religious affiliation. LSS provides
mental health counseling, consumer credit counseling,
therapeutic groups, family life education, employee assistance
programs and business seminars.
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18. MENTORING MOMS 886-1554
Matches young pregnant or parenting individuals with an
experienced, volunteer mentor mother who offers friendship,
support and advocacy. Promotes access to health, financial, and
educational services.
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19. NE GLACIAL
LAKES AREA AMERICAN RED CROSS 886-3420
Provides disaster service, Armed Forces emergency service, and
health and safety courses, organizes Meals on Wheels drivers, and
hosts three Bloodmobiles per year.
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SENIOR COMPANIONS OF SD
882-5003
Volunteers provide elderly individuals friendship and fee
assistance with daily activities to help them remain independent
in their own homes and prevent premature entry into a nursing
home.
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21. SIOUX COUNCIL
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 886-5337
Helps more than 250 local boys learn to say no to peer pressure,
feel good about themselves, develop into participating citizens,
and become responsive to the needs of others.
www.siouxbsa.org
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SALVATION ARMY 886-4030
Operates the food pantry, provides lodging and meals to the
homeless, assists travelers, provides clothing and household
items, plays a vital role in disaster restoration and response,
and offers character-building programs.
www.wtnsalvationarmy.org
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WATERTOWN AREA
CAREER LEARNING CENTER 882-5080
Provides a variety of pre-employment training such as
one-on-one career counseling, assistance with written
communication (resume, cover letter and application), career
assessment, interview practice, Job Hunting Tips Workshop, labor
market information, and short-term training (clerical skills,
computer classes, conversational Spanish, production wire-feed
welding, etc.). They also provide GED and adult basic education
tutoring.
www.waclc.org
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WATERTOWN AREA SWIM CLUB
886-3669
Helps children develop life skills. Registration expenses,
out-of-town entry fees and swimming equipment are provided for
area youth.
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25. WATERTOWN AREA
TRANSIT, INC. 882-5287
Provides dependable, affordable public transportation to the
people in the Watertown area by the coordination of needs and
resources. Let us take the worry out of your transportation needs.
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26. THE WATERTOWN BANQUET
886-3007
Provides a hot meal for the hungry and lonely. Volunteers are
equipped to recognize and acknowledge the needs of the community
to share in caring for the lonely and feeding the hungry.
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27. WATERTOWN BASEBALL ASSOCIATION
886-0645
Provides a positive and enjoyable experience for all players the
Association oversees, providing competitive opportunities
resulting in prosperous teams at all levels.
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28. WATERTOWN HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
886-2704
Provides approximately 200 young people, ages 4-18, an
opportunity for recreational and competitive skating, and helps
develop hockey skills in a fun and exciting environment.
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29. WATERTOWN
YOUTH BASEBALL/SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION 882-6260
Building character, this program teaches lifelong skills and
abilities to children.
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WATERTOWN VOLUNTEER CENTER
886-5270
Serves as a contact point for volunteer needs in Watertown. People
who are interested in volunteering or agencies that need
volunteers can utilize the Volunteer Center to meet their needs.
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31. WATERTOWN YOUTH
SOCCER ASSOCIATION 886-7350
Develops and delivers a quality soccer program which builds
character through participation in a fun and family environment.
Youth receive education in proper soccer play and techniques along
with learning good sportsmanship.
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32. WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER
886-4300
Provides a 24-hour crisis line (605-886-4300 or
1-800-660-8014) to victims of abuse, domestic violence shelter,
rape crisis services, peer and professional counseling,
information and referral, education and training, support groups,
Johnny Appleseed children's groups and more.
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WATERTOWN JR. OLYMPIC SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
886-6800
Exists to help youth, ages
11-18, be a part of slow pitch softball. It gives youth the chance
to meet new friends and improve softball skills with equal playing
time and safe equipment.
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