Multi-Cultural Center of Sioux Falls

“A copy of the 990 return was provided to the executive director and accounting staff for review and approval. This copy was then reviewed and approved by the finance committee and the full board prior to filing.”

“Should a conflict of interest arise, the member of the board of directors who has the conflict will be excluded from voting on any matters associated with the conflict of interest.”

“Based on experience, training, and comparable area salaries, the executive committee brings a recommendation for the executive directors compensation package to the full board of diretors. The full board of directors then votes on the recommendation.”

“All documents are available upon request at the organizations offices during normal hours of operation.”

“The organization received a grant from the city of sioux falls, sd to establish a workforce development program. This program is designed to serve the immigrant and refugee population by providing a variety of occupational skills, english language classes, communication, and assistance in job placement.”

“Woven throughout the program. Self defense/karate classes are offered sunday afternoon from 4 - 6 pm free of charge. This is a progressively intensive program with professionally qualified black belt instructor teaching both the physical skills and the mental discipline integral to the practice of martial arts. Cultural appreciation, respect and education (c.a.r.e.) camp serves kindergarten thru 8th graders monday thru friday from 9 am to 3 pm during four separate two week sessions during the summer months free of charge. C.a.r.e. Camp provides a unique cultural experience, recreational opportunities, nutritional education, and various field trips. Students from all backgrounds are welcome and able to interact with peers who have come to sioux falls from around the world. Ethnic youth day provides stem activities for middle school age youth, especially those new to the country, free of charge. Ethnic youth day is held annually and includes motivational speakers and presentations. Froggy reads is an after school reading program for refugee and immigrant children. The program is offered free of charge monday thru thursday from 3 to 5 pm. Literacy enrichment activities are provided for limited english proficiency students referred from jane addams, hawthorne, longfellow, terry redlin, and anne sullivan elementary schools. Bussing is provided for all programs except self defense/karate. 800 people served.”

“The multi cultural center offers many other programs to assist in providing charitable, educational, scientific, and religious services and opportunities which will, in part further a better understanding of, and for, the many cultural hertitages of the citizens of sioux falls. Some of which include, cultural events, adult english language classes, and adult cultural, diversity, and workforce training.”