LGBTQ+ Friendly Businesses

Updated Quarterly! Download our list of queer friendly businesses here. 

Jump to: Pet Products and Services | Restaurants & Bars | Local Retail & Specialty Stores | Arts & Creative Industry | Churches | Health & Wellness | Banks & Financial Institutions | Big Business

Nonprofits:

1. The Transformation Project/ TPAN 
   Providing services and educations for Transgender South Dakotans & their families. TPAN is the legislative advocacy arm of the Transformation Project.
2. Quilting Allies
   Our mission is to uplift and embrace the most at-risk members of our communities
3. SEPSA: Sioux Empire Pride Sports Association
   Sioux Empire Pride Sports Association, (SEPSA) was created as a safe place for LGBT+ to join together in recreational and competitive sports.  Currently, we are getting the association established with softball, cornhole, and bowling leagues. The association was created to be an umbrella for LGBT+ leagues. There are plans to add additional leagues in the future like volleyball (in and outdoor), pool, darts, kickball, etc. If you have an idea for a league please contact us.
4. Equality South Dakota
   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.
5. Justice Through Empowerment Network
   Everyone deserves access to safe, legal abortion care regardless of their location, income, or life situation.
   JEN is here to provide financial and emotional support to patients seeking abortion and family planning services in South Dakota.
6. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention South Dakota
   The work we do focuses on eliminating the loss of life from suicide by: delivering innovative prevention programs, educating the public, and reaching out to those who have lost someone to suicide.
7. Minnehaha County Democratic Party 
   The MCDP believes that government at every level should work for the people. Core values guide our Democratic values – affordable, accessible health care, strong schools, and an economy that works for all people. We lead the fight for working families. 
   Find the South Dakota Democratic Party issues platform here. 
8. SE Prevention Resource Center at Volunteers of America, Dakotas 
   

   Volunteers of America Dakotas - Prevention Resource Center (PRC) dedicates its efforts to the following:

   • Creating safe families, schools, and communities
   • Preventing the misuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
9. The Helpline Center 
   The mission of the Helpline Center is making lives better by giving support, offering hope and creating connections all day, every day. We fulfill our mission through the following core service areas:
   211 Helpline
   Volunteer Connections
   Suicide and Crisis Support
10. League of Women Voters of South Dakota 
    The purpose of the LWVSF is to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation in government and to act on selected governmental issues.
11. South Dakota Network Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault 
    The Network is a state-level non-profit agency comprised of caring people dealing with the concerns of domestic violence and sexual assault victims. Our member programs employ and support individuals of all racial, social, religious and economic groups, ages, abilities, and lifestyles. Rural, urban and tribal areas are proudly represented. The Network believes that the abuse of power in society fosters domestic violence, rape, gender inequality, racism, and poverty by perpetuating conditions in which certain groups benefit from the domination of others.
12. Boys & Girls Club Sioux Empire 
    The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire is to nurture, educate and enrich children and youth for lifelong success.
13. The Movement Sioux Falls 
    The purpose of The Movement Sioux Falls is to provide civil and social advocacy, education, and outreach for local communities with a targeted focus on historically disadvantaged populations. 
14. SD Urban Indian Health 
    SDUIH operates two full-time medical/behavioral health clinics in South Dakota, one located in Pierre (PI) and one located in Sioux Falls (SF). 
15. The Compass Center Sioux Falls 
    The Compass Center provides crisis intervention, counseling, and advocacy to children, adolescents, and adults (both male and female) who are survivors of domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, and human trafficking/sexual exploitation. All survivor services are free and confidential, and the organization does not discriminate on any basis.
16. Embe Sioux Falls 
    EmBe’s beginnings are rooted in meetings in 1921 that formed the YWCA in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The vision to serve women and families has remained strong, empowering people to create lives of meaning and purpose, creating a community that serves everyone well.

Pet Products & Services

1. Sew Doggy Boutique 
   Reversible over the collar bandanas and heavy duty collars for your fur baby that are comfortable, yet stylish!
2. Lucky Pup Adventures 
   We have been professional pet sitters since starting Lucky Pup Adventures in 2013. We are committed to helping our clients throughout the life of their pet with support, community, education, and more. Our network of professionals means our clients can always find help with a trusted and knowledgeable expert.
3. Sioux Empire Pit Rescue
   Sioux Empire Pit Rescue is a bully breed rescue in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. We do not have a shelter or facility. Our adopt-a-bull dogs enjoy life as a loved family member, learning how to be a wonderful addition to their future forever home.

Restaurants/Bars

1. Club David
2. Covert Artisan Ales & Cellars
3. Blarney Stone
4. Bread & Circus Sandwich Kitchen
5. The Carpenter Bar
6. The Treasury
7. Full Circle Book Co-op
8. Granite City
9. Icon Event Hall + Lounge
10. Ruby Tuesday
11. Pizza Rev
12. JL Beers
13. Lucky’s
14. MacKenzie River
15. Parker’s Bistro
16. PAve
17. Queen City Bakery
18. Remedy Brewing Company
19. TopHat
20. Covert Artisan Ales & Cellars
21. Breaking Burrito
22. Boki Gelato

Local Retail/Specialty Stores

1. Amare Ari 
2. Amazing Space
3. Annabelles Adult Supercenter
4. Olivia’s
5. Primp Boutique
6. Dakota Lettering/Dakota Sports
7. The Neighbor Kid
8. Pegasus of SD
9. Posh Boutique
10. Sioux Empire Travel (specializes in LGBTQ weddings!)
11. Terra Shepherd Boutique & Apothecary 
12. Vishnu Bunny Tattoo
13. Zandbros
14. Dream Getaways
15. Exclusively Wired
16. Flowers by Lolikka
17. Full Circle Book Co-op
18. Sweetgrass Soapery
19. Styles Plus/Becky's Closet
20. Kari's Kreations
21. Howie's Floral
22. Pure Romance by Tammy Logan
23. In Flower
24. Queen on the Scene
25. Brushy Creek Gifts
26. Laura's Curios
27. Rug & Relic
28. Sticks & Steel

Arts/Creative Industry

1. Post Pilgrim Gallery-J. White
1. Art buying link: https://www.facebook.com/postpilgrimartgallery/
2. The Goodnight Theatre Collective
3. Luke Larsen Photography
4. Pasque Creative
5. Redheads Photo Booth 
6. Shalista Photography
7. SiouxperCon
8. The Storyteller Media Photo + Video 
9. Washington Pavilion
10. The State Theatre
11. Art with Anndell Henna
12. Adrian's Anomalies
13. Funk Ceramics
14. Legacy Entertainment Co.
15. Herb N Legend
16. Levitt at the Falls
17. Falls Technology Group, LLC
    Web Design & Hosting
    https://www.fallstech.group
    

Churches

1. All Souls Unitarian Universalist Sioux Falls 
2. First Congregational Church
3. Church on the Street
4. Spirit of Peace UCC
5. South Dakota Lutherans for Full Participation
6. LSS of SD
   Lutheran Social Services is a social ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. As such, we believe that God’s love compels us to serve and to value all people. Our core values are grounded by our faith in God—they guide our hands and feet, our hearts and words as we serve our neighbors as God intended. Our core values guide our work with the people we serve and those who serve them.

Health/Wellness

1. Integrative Wellness 
2. Kimberly Keiser and Associates
3. New Idea Counseling
4. Thrive After Birth (postpartum support)
5. Balanced Life Chiropractic
6. OrangeTheory Fitness
7. Frontier Climbing & Fitness
8. SEPSA (Sioux Empire Pride Sports Assn.)
9. Coast2Coast Fitness
10. Planned Parenthood
11. Sioux Falls Veterans' Hospital
12. Nicole Cauwels, DDS (Designer Dentistry & Smiles)
13. John Taggert, DDS (Children's Dental)
14. Dr. Laura Davis-Keppen - Pediatric Endocrinology and Genetics (Sanford)
15. Dr. Todd Sorensen - Family Practice (Sanford)
16. Amy Mroch - Genetic Counselor (Sanford)
17. Dr. Bonnie Bunch - Pediatric Neurology (Sanford)
18. Heather Johnson, CNP - Pediatric Neurology (Sanford)
19. Becky Palugay (Counselor - Sanford)
20. Tina Harp (Counselor)
21. Marlene Schulz (Social Worker)

Banks/Financial Institutions

1. Capital One
2. Citi Bank
3. Esurance
4. Sunrise Banks
5. Wells Fargo

Big Business

1. Costco
2. Michaels Craft stores
3. Midco
4. Sephora (In the Empire Mall)
5. Siouxland Libraries
6. Starbucks
7. Target