DAV supports ill, injured wounded veterans, surviving spouses, and their families during times of great need in the aftermath of isolated/large scale disasters.

If eligible, temporary emergency financial assistance is available for children's needs of up to $1,500. All other avenues must be exhausted before applying for assistance.

Provides free planting, haying, harvesting and livestock feeding assistance to farm and ranch families that have experienced a major injury, illness or natural disaster.

Helps pay for student meals at their respective Elementary, Middle and High Schools in Codington, Hamlin, and Clark Counties in South Dakota. Helps with $25.00 per quarter as requested; deposited directly into student meal accounts.

An anonymous group that has formed to help others in need. Group asks only that those who are helped turn around and help three others. The group meets monthly. There are no requirements to join the group. It is asked that each member give of themselves. Group members have agreed to pledge their own money and time. The group does not accept solicitations from agencies. A request must be pitched by one of the group members. The group is open to informational letters or site visits. There are no paid staff or administrative costs, and all monies go directly to others in need. If someone is in need of assistance, they can contact this group by sending a letter to Pay It Forward.

Provides peer support and financial assistance to individuals and families who have lost a loved one to suicide. Examples consist of financial assistance for grief counseling, burial expenses, clean-up costs, legal fees, and other suicide-related expenses. The Program Coordinator supports clients with referrals and resources to additional financial assistance programs and/or therapeutic support if needed. Also provides peer and emotional support and resource referrals for a year. Peer support is provided through telehealth meetings and check-ins.

Provides money to purchase basic, non-traditional, or community services that may not be available due to cost or other factors. This program directly meets the needs of families who find themselves facing unpredicted financial hardship. These funds are accessed on a last-resort status when all other resources have been exhausted. The program currently serves clients of CASSP member organizations including Northeastern Mental Health Center, Avera St. Luke's Peds Therapies, Transition Services Liaison Project, South Dakota Department of Health, Department of Social Services Economic Assistance, Court Services, Avera Addiction Services (formerly: Worthmore), Safe Harbor, Aberdeen School District, Sanford Children's CHILD Services, SDSU Extension, Aberdeen Housing Authority, SD Parent Connection, Head Start, and Salvation Army.

Provides transitional and supportive housing services to veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness due to financial hardship, unemployment, addiction, mental health, or transition from jail. Services include connection to immediate food and shelter needs, job training, life skills development and education, justice system navigation for community reentry from jail, and financial support to prevent homelessness.