Serving Veterans, the Disabled, the Blind, Seniors, and Every Neighbor in Need — across South Dakota and Beyond. Powered by people, purpose, and technology.
The Assist Foundation is built on the belief that safety and dignity are rights — not privileges. We combine white-glove service, QuickTask logistics technology, and Helper24 professional supplies to deliver real help to the people who need it most.
We serve veterans who gave so much for this country, disabled individuals who need hands-on assistance, the visually impaired, and elderly residents who qualify through financial need. Every mission is vetted, dispatched, and executed with professional precision.
Through our Neighbors in Need program, we also provide interest-free emergency bill loans — when funding allows — to help families keep their lights on and water running.
Three programs. One foundation. Everything we do is designed to restore homes, stabilize families, and build a stronger South Dakota.
White-glove home safety transitions for qualifying veterans, disabled, blind, and elderly — dispatched via QuickTask App, completed with Helper24 professional supplies.
Emergency interest-free bill assistance loans up to $200 — paid directly to your utility provider. Available based on current funding received.
The Assist Thrift Store where community donations fund our free missions. Professional pickups via QuickTask logistics. Tax-deductible receipts provided.
The Neighbors in Need program provides interest-free emergency loans up to $200 to help Sioux Falls residents pay essential utility bills. We pay your provider directly — you never handle the funds.
This is a loan — not a grant. When you are able to repay any amount, those funds go right back into the pool to help the next family. There is no interest, no penalty, and no fixed deadline.
Our capacity changes month to month based on donations. Here is what that looks like:
Donate to Neighbors in Need to increase our monthly capacity.
Our services are reserved for those who truly need them. All applicants must submit documentation. We vet every recipient — not to create barriers, but to ensure every dollar reaches the right person.
Must provide official documentation proving military service. We honor your sacrifice — and verification protects program integrity.
Must provide official documentation of a qualifying disability that limits ability to perform the requested service independently.
Must provide documentation of legal blindness or visual impairment from a licensed ophthalmologist or recognized authority.
Not all elderly individuals need assistance — some are financially secure. We serve those who demonstrate genuine financial need.
The Assist Foundation operates with limited resources. Some veterans have financial security. Some elderly individuals have wealth. Some people may misrepresent their situation. Our vetting process exists to protect those who truly have no other option. Documentation is required. All submitted records are kept strictly confidential and used only for eligibility verification.
When we serve someone, we capture that moment — with their permission. These videos are shared on our YouTube, Facebook, and social media so our donors can see the real impact their giving creates. Every video is a real neighbor, a real story, a real life changed.
Our team helped a local Army veteran clear years of clutter and restore his home. Watch his reaction at the end.
A single mother shares how the Neighbors in Need program helped her pay her electric bill during a crisis.
A community donor visits the family who received her donated furniture — a story of connection and giving.
A QuickTask dispatch and Helper24 supplies turn a hazardous home into a safe, dignified space.
Don't dump it — donate it. The Assist Thrift Store is Sioux Falls' community-powered thrift store where every item sold and every dollar donated funds our Foundation missions and Neighbors in Need program.
Our QuickTask logistics team offers professional item pickups — so you never have to haul anything yourself. And because we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all donations are fully tax-deductible.
Donation Drop-Off · 227 S Prairie Avenue · Sioux Falls, SD
We accept any amount — $1, $5, $10, or more. Every dollar stays in South Dakota. Choose which fund you'd like to support — each goes to a separate account so we can track exactly where your gift makes its impact.
Fund physical missions, labor, Helper24 supply cases, and safety equipment for veterans and seniors across South Dakota.
Add directly to the revolving emergency bill loan fund. Every $100 pays one family's utility bill. This fund only works when you give.
Donate goods or cash to The Assist Thrift Store. All proceeds fund our programs. Tax-deductible receipt provided for every donation.
The Assist Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Official receipts provided upon donation. Consult your tax advisor.
We actively seek grant funding to expand our programs and serve more South Dakotans. Grant contributions are welcome from foundations, corporations, government agencies, and institutions.
Grants fund our physical missions — labor, supplies, transportation, and equipment to serve veterans, disabled, blind, and elderly residents statewide.
Grants designated for our revolving emergency bill loan fund go 100% to paying utility bills. Grants directly expand how many families we can help per month.
We provide IRS determination letter, W-9, organizational budget, program descriptions, and annual impact report upon request. Contact us to begin.
Whether you want to give your time or build a meaningful career, we have a place for you at The Assist Foundation.
Volunteers are the backbone of our missions. No experience needed — just a willing heart and ready hands.
Looking for a career with purpose? Paid positions are managed through the QuickTask App — apply there to be considered for open roles.
These organizations believe in our mission. Their support makes it possible to serve veterans, seniors, and neighbors in need across South Dakota.
Your business can make a real, visible difference in South Dakota — and earn meaningful brand recognition in return. Sponsoring The Assist Foundation means your name is attached to dignity, service, and community impact.
We are seeking Founding Partners to help fund 20–50 missions per year. Sponsor logos will appear on our missions, vehicles, website, and social media.
Whether you need a mission, want to apply for bill assistance, are dropping off donations, or want to partner with us — reach out. We respond within 1–2 business days.
Tell us how we can help — or how you'd like to get involved. We'll respond within 1–2 business days.