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Equality South Dakota
About Equality South Dakota
Equality South Dakota Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization rooted in the Sioux Falls community and serving all of South Dakota with a mission to win equality in the communities where people live. Founded in 2007, the organization represents approximately 30,000 2SLGBTQ South Dakotans and their allies who are committed to building a more inclusive state. What sets Equality South Dakota apart is their deep commitment to local partnership and education, recognizing that meaningful change happens when organizations work alongside community members at the grassroots level. Rather than operating from a single office, Equality South Dakota members and supporters are present on the frontlines across the state—from the eastern communities of Sioux Falls to the western regions of Rapid City—pushing equality forward where people actually live. The organization believes in meeting people where they are, building relationships with community partners, and creating spaces where queer people and their families can thrive. Through education initiatives, community events, and scholarship programs, Equality South Dakota demonstrates that equality work is fundamentally about human connection and mutual support. The organization's three-part structure allows them to coordinate legislative advocacy with community-level organizing and direct support. With 11 board members dedicated to this mission, Equality South Dakota represents a collaborative movement of South Dakotans working together to transform their state into a place where all people can live authentically and safely.