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CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETYOF SOUTH DAKOTAP.O. BOX 1749SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA 57101-1749Non-profit OrganizationU.S. POSTAGEPAIDSIOUX FALLS, SDPERMIT #437ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDPROBLEMS! We’d like to make it right! Change label and mail back to us.___Misspelled name___Wrong address___Receive more than one.___Remove my name from mailing list.Good Hearts are TimelessThis photo was taken at the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity at theUniversity of South Dakota (USD) in December of 1951. At that time,CHS children were bussed to Vermillion on a Saturday in December,and were treated to lunch, afternoon games, Christmas presents, andan evening meal before returning to “The Orphanage” in Sioux Falls.Shown in this photo is long-time CHS friend Loren Amundsonplaying Santa Claus. He was in his third year of pre-med studies atUSD. Surrounding him are CHS children and fraternity brothersCharles Krall of Mitchell, Paul Hauffe of Leola, Clifford Lonnie Andersonof Sioux Falls, a partial view of Wayne Ufford of Vermillion, and VernonStaum of Elk Point.“What a glorious day for the children, and for the fraternity,” Loren reflects.An interesting note — South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard (former CHS Executive Director) later played SantaClaus for this same event while a student and fraternity brother at USD in the 1970s.Special thanks to Loren Amundson for his assistance with this feature!There is a program in Rapid City called LOVE, INC that works with over 60 churches in the Black Hills area. Oneof their special projects is “Clothe-a-Kid”, which provides names, sizes, and favorite color information to donorsthat will provide new school clothes, a jacket, and socks & underwear for an underprivileged child.BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH in Rapid City took the names and needs ofevery child at Black Hills Children’s Home, and from the MessengersChildren’s Center emergency foster home—a total of 60 children to clothe!One CHS staff member who was present when the Messengers’ childrenreceived their clothing bags, told of an impromptu “fashion show” thatevolved as the kids excitedly emptied their bags of new clothing. One 5-year-old girl twirled around again and again exclaiming, “This is exactlywhat I would buy if I went to a store!” Another young boy struck a “GQpose” as he modeled his new look to the CHS staff cheering him on.What a wonderful lift/gift for a child!fTo protect the privacy of the children and families we serve,Check out our facebook pageand become a fan!(unless otherwise noted) it is our practice to use names and photosthat represent our stories, but respect confidentiality.To receive our e-newsletter go towww.chssd.org/foundationTake this link to the CHS Channel!www.youtube.com/user/ChildrensHomeSD