SECURING EQUALITY IN EVERY COMMUNITY ACROSS SOUTH DAKOTA
WHAT WE DO
Community events
We work with partners, volunteers, and donors to ensure queer people and their families have safe spaces to live and thrive.
Advocacy
Through legislation, organizing, and public education, 
Equality South Dakota leads the way in advocating for LGBTQ+ folks statewide.
Everyday we work toward a better South Dakota for all people.
Education
We work with area colleges, business, organizations, and more to improve their ability to understand the needs of our community.
ABOUT US
Equality South Dakota consists of three separate arms that work in concert to meet a shared mission.
Equality South Dakota Institute is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization that works statewide to win equality in the communities we call home. We meet our mission through education and community partnerships at the local level. From Sioux Falls to Rapid City, Equality South Dakota members and supporters are on the frontlines of pushing equality forward in the state.
2007
Year established
14
Anti-LGBTQ+ bills defeated since 2017
30k+
LGBTQ+ South Dakotans to fight for
16
Board members working everyday
IN THE COMMUNITY
STATEWIDE & NATIONWIDE PARTNERS
CONTACT
Media inquiries
For any media related inquiries, please email adam@eqsd.org directly. All other questions can be sent through this form.
General inquiries
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