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Building StrongerCommunities
The 1917 Foundation is dedicated to supporting families facing the challenges of pediatric hospital stays. We provide practical support through gift cards for meals, gas, and lodging, while bringing joy to children with comfort items and care packages.

Why Choose The 1917 Foundation?
We believe that when our community comes together, we can make a lasting difference for children and families during some of life's most difficult times.
Compassionate Impact
Every donation directly supports families with practical needs like meals, gas, and lodging during hospital stays.
Community Focused
We work with local hospitals and communities to support families when they need it most.
Strategic Giving
100% of donations go directly to providing care and comfort for local families in need.
Complete Transparency
Full accountability showing exactly how your contributions support families during pediatric hospital stays.
Individual Monthly Support
Join our community of monthly supporters helping families during pediatric hospital stays.
Monthly Supporter
- Direct support for families in need
- Monthly updates on families helped
- Tax-deductible receipt
- Stories of hope and healing
- Recognition on our website
- Cancel anytime
Throttle Thursday Sponsorship Opportunities
Join us as a community partner for Throttle Thursday at The Canton Barn, launching Spring 2026. This bi-weekly event will feature food trucks, live music, family fun, and charitable activities with all proceeds supporting families with children in the hospital.
Friend of the Foundation
- Name included on donor recognition signage at events
- Tax-deductible receipt
- Quarterly impact reports
- Invitation to yearly banquet
Community Sponsor
- All Friend of the Foundation benefits
- Banner displayed at The Canton Barn during Throttle Thursday events
- Tax-deductible receipt
- Quarterly impact reports
- Invitation to yearly banquet
Stage Sponsor
- All Community Sponsor benefits
- Banner displayed prominently on stage during live music performances
- Recognition from the stage during sponsored performance nights
- Logo included on select promotional materials and event signage
- Invitation to yearly banquet
Headliner Sponsor
- All Stage Sponsor benefits
- Your business name/logo on all marketing materials (posters, flyers, social media, press releases)
- Center-stage banner placement during every live music performance
- Recognition from the stage at every event
- Featured as the 'Main Sponsor' of Throttle Thursday
- Invitation to yearly banquet
Additional Partnership Opportunities
Beyond monetary sponsorship, we welcome raffle prize donations and live music sponsorships.
Raffle Prize Donations
Donate gift cards, products, or services for our charitable raffles and 50/50 drawings.
- • Acknowledgment during prize drawings
- • Recognition in promotional materials
- • Social media mentions
- • Community goodwill and exposure
Live Music Sponsorship
Sponsor individual performances or become a recurring music sponsor.
- • Stage recognition during performances
- • Promotional material inclusion
- • Social media event coverage
- • Direct association with live entertainment
Ready to Make a Difference?
Contact us today to learn how your support can bring hope to families during pediatric hospital stays.
Call Us
(605) 310-9929
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Brandon, SD 57005