History of the organizations beginning

 Joe is a Mentor for the Youth Action Board, working with homeless youth aged 13-24 in South Dakota. He collaborates with HUD, service providers, and the state Continuum of Care to address housing needs.

Joe was part of the South Dakota Coordinated Community Plan Team for the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program, assessing needs and developing action steps to combat youth homelessness statewide.

Joe serves as the Vice Chair of the Policy and Advisory Committee for Continuum of Care in South Dakota.

Joe's commitment to community involvement extends to his participation in the Youth Action Board, Youth Task Force Coalition, Chair for Youth Engagement in the Communities That Care initiative, Strategic Leadership Committee Chair for Communications for the Black Hills Coalition for Housing Stability, and President of the Kiwanis Club of the Black Hills Greater Rapid City Area.

Outside of his professional endeavors, Joe is a devoted father to his teenage son.

 Lambert possesses extensive expertise in Facilities Management, Operations, Strategic Planning, and Program Management. 

Throughout his career, he has held diverse positions in Operations and Productions Management, Maintenance Management, Supply Chain Management, and Facilities Management. 

These roles encompassed construction management, facilities maintenance engineering, production logistics, safety and risk management, as well as installation and energy conservation.  Outside of work,

Lambert spends every free minute devoted to ensuring all of Family Connections Centers Facilites are running smoothly.

 Lambert is a devoted family man, having raised two daughters and cherishing his five young grandchildren, consisting of one boy and four girls. 

Additionally, he has a profound affection for dogs, particularly the boxer breed. Furthermore, Lambert finds great joy in camping, whether it be in a tent or an RV. 

 Sherry serves community in the following roles:

Neighbor work and Dakota Land Trust, South Dakota Housing Homeless Coalition, South Dakota Housing Development Authority, Continuum of Care, Policy Advisory Committee, Mentor for Youth at the Circle through the Kiwanis Club, Board Member for Action for the Betterment of the Community (ABC) and New Dawn Center prevention of drug and alcohol usage from youth to adults.

Kiwanis International Leadership and Development- educating members to become leaders in Kiwanis and their communities.  Past Governor of Minnesota - Dakota's and working with Club to be helpful in serving their communities.

Elevate Rapid City front desk greeter, 

Certified Ambassador for Visit Rapid City.  

Bailiff for Pennington County 7th Judicial Court System,

Treasurer at Family Connections Center Inc, 

Previously 43 years of HUD funded affordable and lower income housing, served on many national boards to advocate housing for the most vulnerable, past Board member for the Housing Trust Fund, 

Past City Council Member of 10 years, 4 years as president of the Council, chair of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Public safety and Finance.

Retired and ready to serve.

   Stephanie Kor describes advocacy not only as her profession, but her passion and calling. 

She works at Youth and Family Services as a Family Support Coach. 

She was previously employed as a Family Services Specialist for the SD Child Protection Division. 

She has served as a PTA member at three elementary schools in Rapid City, SD as well as holds the position of VP of Advocacy for South Dakota State PTA.

 Steph aspires to leave a lasting and sustainable impact on the families and individuals she interacts with through her career, as well as through her volunteer work. 

Steph's favorite "job" is being a mother to her young teen daughter Zoe and a wife to her husband, John. In her free time, Steph enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and her fur babies. 

Ted Hayward, a Missouri native, had a tumultuous childhood, moving frequently among relatives in the Ozarks. Despite the instability, he cherishes the close bonds he shares with his family.

After losing his job as a project manager at Sands Drywall, Ted found himself on the brink of homelessness. This turning point led him to a new path. He transitioned to maintenance work in mobile home parks and discovered a newfound faith, getting baptized at 49.

His encounters with the homeless community during his maintenance work opened his eyes and heart. Ted's compassion grew as he listened to their stories, realizing that everyone has a unique journey.

Since 2014, Ted has been actively involved in community outreach, from serving meals out of an old RV to volunteering with various organizations like the Kiwanis Club and the HOPE Center. He co-founded Family Promise of the Black Hills and recently introduced a mobile shower unit to provide bathing facilities for those in need.

Driven by a deep commitment to serving the homeless population in Rapid City, Ted has witnessed the tragic loss of friends to homelessness. Regardless of the reasons behind their struggles – be it job loss, health issues, addiction, or trauma – saying goodbye is always difficult.

When not engaged in community service or working as an independent adjuster, Ted enjoys riding his motorcycles through the Black Hills, capturing moments through photography, and spending quality time with his daughter in Sioux Falls.