Jan 18, 2025
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- It's time again for KELOLAND to brace for frigid temperatures. With an expected temperature drop on the way this weekend, the Presentations Sisters are providing the items needed to stay warm. The Presentation Sisters have been organizing Warm a Neighbor for nine years. Until the end of January, they're looking for new gloves, mittens, hats, scarves or socks for clients at Caminando Juntos. "It makes such a huge difference because literally a lot of people come to South Dakota and don't have a coat at all or even a warm sweatshirt," Presentation Sisters Gift and Stewardship Officer Jen Rothenbuehler said. The Presentation Sisters have set up drop-off locations for the items throughout Sioux Falls. Coffea Roasterie and Espresso Bar is one of them. "I think one of the cool things about being a small business in Sioux Falls is that it's just very community-based, so for people looking for a way to help out, I think it's a really easy way for people to do that," Coffea co-owner Darin Kaihoi said. Rothenbuehler says it's a good way to help people that are getting used to a completely different environment. Summerset woman sent to federal prison for child exploitation "It's a nice way to be able to offer something for them to acclimate to our colder weather in South Dakota and just welcome them to the community," Rothenbuehler said. "I think it's a great way to show people that we want them in our community, that we're excited about them being here," Kaihoi said. All to help newcomers brave the South Dakota cold. "Just to see their reactions that there's these items available to keep them warm in the winter, it's very rewarding to see their thanks and their gratitude," Rothenbuehler said. Rothenbuehler says that coat donations are welcome as well. If you would like to donate an item, you can also drop them off at all of the Hy-Vee, Nyberg's Ace and Nyberg's Dakota Workwear locations in Sioux Falls.
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