HURON The Paul & Carol Hohm Fund established in 2008 with the South Dakota Community Foundation made its annual distribution of over $48,000.00 to eleven community non-profit organizations.
In the fourteen years of distributions from the Paul & Carol Hohm Fund, over $450,000.00 has been earmarked to named local non-profit organizations.
The Paul & Carol Hohm Fund was established in partnership with the South Dakota Community Foundation, a public non-profit organization that is celebrating its 38th Anniversary this year. SDCF assets total over one billion dollars. With careful investment by the SDCF, the Paul & Carol Hohm Fund will continue to grow and enhance the quality of life in the local Huron area forever.
These organizations will receive an annual gift in perpetuity from the fund said Marilyn Hohm Hoyt and Dr. Robert Hohm of Huron, children of Dr. Paul and Carol Hohm.
The gifts from the Paul & Carol Hohm Fund will be used as follows:
Nordby Center/Hohm Courts to enhance our usability along with the safety in the Hohm Courts area (safety nets on the I-beams throughout the area); install another lift on a basketball hoop allowing the courts to be adaptable for their many uses.
HRMC Foundation Nursing scholarships
Huron Hockey Association For the scholarship fund for registration fees to afford the opportunity of any family in need to participate in the hockey program. Scholarship monies allow HHA to focus more of our operating funds toward keeping overall player/member costs down.
James Valley Christian School to continue our mission of providing a biblically based education, transforming hearts and minds to impact the world for Christ.
United Way Heartland Region In the coming year United Way will be continuing the work of 35 important programs in Beadle County.
Huron Area Girl Scouts – to support the Girl Scout program in the Huron area through scholarships and learning skills they will use for a lifetime.
Boy Scouts-Huron Area – for Scouting Programs in the Huron area to help todays youth become tomorrows leaders by giving Youth the opportunity to try new things, learn the joys of giving back to the community, teaching ethical standards, and building self-confidence through accomplishing challenging tasks.
Salvation Army – for the Genesis Feeding Program and Food Pantry;
American Red Cross to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
First Presbyterian Church to replace the sidewalk along north side of church
Pyle House Museum purchasing & installing a new A/C unit on the main floor
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