Foundation of Hope

09/05/2026

✨ We are officially ONE WEEK away from the 2026 Walk of Hope! ✨

Join us next Saturday as we remember those we have lost, support those who may be struggling, and remind one another that no one has to face su***de or mental health challenges alone.

Here are answers to a few frequently asked questions:

📅 When is the Walk?
Saturday, September 12. Gates open at 8:30 a.m., and the program and Walk begin at 9:30 a.m.

📍 Where is it held?
Hyde Stadium, 110 S. Ree Street in Pierre.

📝 Is registration required?
No! Simply arrive at Hyde Stadium and join us.

👟 How long is the Walk?
The route is approximately one mile around the Capitol.

🧡 Who can attend?
Everyone is welcome! Bring your family, friends, coworkers, or team—or come on your own and walk alongside a community that cares.

🕊️ What happens at the event?
The morning will include a remembrance ceremony, a speaker sharing their lived experience, opportunities to honor or support someone, community resource tables, and the Walk itself.

👕 Will Walk of Hope shirts be available?
Yes! T-shirts will be available for $20 while supplies last.

💻 Do I have to fundraise to participate?
No. Fundraising and donations are appreciated, but simply showing up and walking with us makes a meaningful difference.

🌤️ What should I bring?
Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Most importantly, bring yourself and anyone you would like beside you.

This year’s theme, A Light That Carries, reminds us that hope moves through a community—one person, one conversation, and one step at a time.

Learn more, donate, or start a fundraiser:
https://givebutter.com/2026-walk-of-hope-6cezsu

We can’t wait to walk with you! 🧡

Carrying hope, one step at a time.

09/02/2026

We are so grateful to see another local business stepping up to support su***de prevention in our community! 💜

Throughout September, Sorelle Studio will donate $10 from every sauna session to support the Walk of Hope and local su***de prevention efforts.

Thank you, Sorelle Studio, for using your business to make a difference and helping carry hope forward—one session at a time! 🕊️

💙 A little can make a BIG difference.

Throughout the entire month of September, we’ll be donating $10 from every sauna session to Walk of Hope: A Light That Carries, supporting su***de prevention right here in our community. 🕊️

Every sauna session is an opportunity to take care of yourself while helping bring hope to someone else. 💛

Join us in making a difference, one session at a time.

📅 Walk of Hope
Saturday, September 12
9:30 AM
Hyde Stadium, Pierre

Come walk with us, support an important cause, and help remind someone that they are never alone. 💙

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09/01/2026

💜 September is Su***de Prevention Month. 💜

This month, we remember those we have lost, support those affected by su***de, and remind anyone who may be struggling that they are not alone.

Su***de prevention begins with connection. Check in with the people in your life. Listen without judgment. Make space for honest conversations. Share resources and messages of hope. Even one caring conversation can make a difference.

If you or someone you know needs support, call or text 988 or visit 988Lifeline.org. The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is free, confidential, and available 24/7.

No one has to carry life’s hardest moments alone. 💜

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Capital Area Counseling Service

09/01/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Dairy Queen-Pierre for supporting the Foundation of Hope throughout September! 🧡

Stop by this month and round up your purchase to help support local su***de prevention, mental health education, survivor support, and connections to resources. A little change can make a meaningful difference when our community comes together.

Thank you, Pierre Dairy Queen, for helping carry hope forward!

💚 September Round-Up: A Month of Hope 💚

September is Su***de Prevention Month, and this year our Pierre Dairy Queen is proud to support the Foundation of Hope at Capital Area Counseling Service through our September Round-Up campaign.

All month long, when you choose to round up your purchase, your spare change will help support local su***de prevention, mental health education, survivor support, and efforts to connect people with the resources and hope they need.

The Foundation of Hope’s annual Walk of Hope is a powerful reminder that none of us has to face mental health challenges alone. Every step, every conversation, and every act of support can make a difference. 💚

We hope you’ll join us by rounding up your purchase throughout September. A few cents may seem small, but together, they can create a tremendous impact.

👉 Learn more about the Foundation of Hope and the Walk of Hope: https://www.facebook.com/sdfoundationofhope/

Thank you for helping us spread hope throughout our community. 💚

09/01/2026

✨ Thank You to Our Gold Sponsor: Oahe Salmon Guide Service ✨

We are grateful to Oahe Salmon Guide Service for supporting the 2026 Walk of Hope as a Gold Sponsor!

Based in Onida, Oahe Salmon Guide Service offers guided salmon-fishing experiences on beautiful Lake Oahe. Guide Kevin Thibodeau has fished for salmon on Lake Oahe since the mid-1990s and enjoys sharing his experience, knowledge, and passion for the outdoors with both new and experienced anglers. Trips include a professional guide, fully equipped boat, fishing gear and tackle, and fish cleaning and bagging. Learn more about Oahe Salmon Guide Service.

Their generous support reflects this year’s theme, A Light That Carries, showing how local businesses and community members can help carry hope, connection, and compassion throughout our region.

Thank you, Oahe Salmon Guide Service, for helping us remember those we have lost, support those who may be struggling, and remind everyone affected by su***de or mental health challenges that they are not alone.

For more information about the 2026 Walk of Hope, visit:
https://givebutter.com/2026-walk-of-hope-6cezsu

08/31/2026

💜🩵 Be on the lookout, central South Dakota! 👀 This 988 display may be coming to a community near you this September!

💜🩵 September is Su***de Prevention and Awareness Month. 🩵💜

As we head into September, be on the lookout for a larger-than-life reminder making its way through communities across South Dakota: 988 is here.

The Central Prevention Resource Center is coordinating with community partners throughout our region to host this traveling 988 displays in visible locations and help spread awareness that support is available 24/7.

📍Our first stop: South Dakota Urban Indian Health in downtown Pierre!

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 to connect with the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

👀 Keep an eye out—you may spot one in your community next! We’ll be sharing their journey throughout September.

As Su***de Prevention Month begins, let’s help make one message visible across our communities: hope is here, help is available, and connection matters. 💜🩵

Capital Area Counseling Service
Foundation of Hope

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08/31/2026

🕊️ Volunteers Still Needed for the 2026 Walk of Hope Remembrance Ceremony 🕊️

We are still looking for three individuals or families to help represent experiences during the remembrance ceremony at the 2026 Walk of Hope on Saturday, September 12.

We are currently seeking volunteers to represent:

💛 Gold — Loss of a spouse
💜 Purple — Loss of a relative or friend
💚 Green — Lived experience with mental illness or suicidal thoughts

During the ceremony, each volunteer will walk onto the field carrying balloons (all balloons used are biodegradable). A brief version of their story will be read by our emcee as they walk. Volunteers will have the opportunity to review and approve their stories beforehand and are only asked to share what feels comfortable to them.

By sharing your experience, you can help others feel less alone while offering a powerful message of remembrance, connection, and hope. 🕊️

If you or someone you know would be interested in participating, or if you’d like more information about what is involved, please send us a Facebook message or contact Jana at 605-280-4370.

The 2026 Walk of Hope begins at 9:30 a.m., with gates opening at 8:30 a.m. We hope you’ll join us as we remember those we have lost, support those who are struggling, and bring hope to our community.

Capital Area Counseling Service

08/27/2026

✨ Thank You to Our Gold Sponsor: Hare Trigger Outfitters ✨

We are grateful to Hare Trigger Outfitters for supporting the 2026 Walk of Hope as a Gold Sponsor!

Located in Plankinton, Hare Trigger Outfitters is a hometown destination for hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts. They offer hunting, fishing, and archery gear, outdoor accessories, equipment services, and knowledgeable assistance to help people enjoy South Dakota’s great outdoors. Learn more about Hare Trigger Outfitters:
https://haretriggeroutfitters.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawT9VitwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXhLTXlGMHJPQ1pKSm1ENFdzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeiZ-deup4J5oFq4PnDpN2ryxrhKW3PhLLupf8ic7W0H07Btj3dFT3a4tDyew_aem_DOuA69U_BQcxzEPaviiodQ

Their investment in the people and communities of South Dakota reflects this year’s theme, A Light That Carries—showing how local businesses can help carry hope, connection, and support throughout our region.

Thank you, Hare Trigger Outfitters, for helping us remember those we have lost, support those who may be struggling, and remind everyone affected by su***de or mental health challenges that they are not alone.

For more information about the 2026 Walk of Hope, visit:
https://givebutter.com/2026-walk-of-hope-6cezsu

08/26/2026

📍 Volunteers Needed Across Central South Dakota!

We are looking for volunteers to help distribute and place 2026 Walk of Hope yard signs and posters in communities throughout our region.

We especially need help in:

- Hughes County: Blunt and Harrold
- Haakon County: Philip and Midland
- Jones County: Murdo, Draper, and Okaton
- Lyman County: Presho, Kennebec, Reliance, Lower Brule, Vivian, and Oacoma
- Buffalo County: Fort Thompson
- Hyde County: Highmore, Stephan, and Holabird
- Sully County: Onida and Agar
- Potter County: Gettysburg, Lebanon, Tolstoy, and Hoven

Volunteers can help deliver posters to local businesses and community locations or place yard signs in visible areas with permission. Even covering one community would be a tremendous help!

Interested in helping? Send us a Facebook message or contact Jana at 605-224-5811 and let us know which community you can cover.

Help us carry messages of support, connection, and hope throughout central South Dakota.

08/26/2026

✨ Thank You to Our Gold Sponsor: Elevate Wellness & Psychiatry ✨

We are grateful to Elevate Wellness & Psychiatry for supporting the 2026 Walk of Hope as a Gold Sponsor!

Located in Pierre, Elevate Wellness & Psychiatry provides personalized, integrative outpatient mental health care. Its services include medication management, psychotherapy, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), and Spravato® treatment, with care plans tailored to each person’s individual needs and goals.

Their commitment to compassionate, whole-person mental health care reflects this year’s theme, A Light That Carries—showing how meaningful support can help people find relief, healing, and hope.

Thank you, Elevate Wellness & Psychiatry, for helping us remember those we have lost, support those who may be struggling, and remind everyone affected by su***de or mental health challenges that they are not alone.

Learn more about Elevate Wellness & Psychiatry:
https://www.elevatewellnesspsychiatry.com/

For more information about the Walk of Hope, visit:
https://givebutter.com/2026-walk-of-hope-6cezsu