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Your support keeps Black Hills Side Quest free and welcoming for everyone. Every donation helps create a place where friendships grow, generations connect, and our community comes together.
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Donate NowOur Mission
Building Community, One Side Quest at a Time
Black Hills Side Quest exists to bring people together through free weekly community events in Rapid City and the Black Hills. We believe everyone deserves a welcoming place to meet neighbors, discover new hobbies, and feel like they belong: no cost, no barriers, no judgment.
Donations allow us to remove financial barriers so anyone can walk through the door and become part of something meaningful. When you give, you're not just funding an event you're investing in the connections that make our community stronger.
Where Your Donation Goes
Every Dollar Stays in the Community
Every dollar directly supports free programming and helps grow the community.
Games & Activities
Board games, card games, and community activity supplies that bring people together every week.
Arts & Crafts
Supplies for creative workshops, art nights, and hands-on maker activities for all ages.
Event Materials
Concessions, refreshments, and materials that make every event feel special and welcoming.
Shared Equipment
Tables, chairs, and shared gear that help us host larger, more comfortable gatherings.
Themed Experiences
Decorations and props that bring our themed event nights to life and spark imagination.
Inclusive Programming
Accessibility accommodations and inclusive programming so everyone can participate fully.
New Initiatives
Expanding into new neighborhoods, new event formats, and new ways to connect our community.
Your Impact
See the Difference You Make
Every contribution — big or small — helps keep Side Quest free and growing.
Helps purchase craft and activity supplies for a weekly event.
Supports refreshments and community materials for an evening together.
Helps fund a full themed activity night with decorations and supplies.
Supports multiple weeks of games, art supplies, and shared equipment.
Helps expand programs and create new community experiences for everyone.
Why It Matters
Real Moments. Real Community.
Every week, people of all ages walk through the doors of Black Hills Side Quest and find something they didn't know they were looking for a friendly face, a new hobby, a sense of belonging. These moments don't happen by accident. They happen because people like you believe in building community.
Monthly Giving
Become a Quest Keeper
Monthly supporters provide a steady foundation that helps keep weekly events free and allows Black Hills Side Quest to continue growing. When you give monthly, you become a cornerstone of our community — a Quest Keeper whose ongoing generosity makes every gathering possible.
Keeps the game shelf stocked and the craft table ready every single week.
Covers refreshments and materials for a full month of community nights.
Funds themed events and helps us reach more people across the Black Hills.
Thank You
Our Community Heroes
Black Hills Side Quest is made possible by the generosity of donors, volunteers, and sponsors who believe in the power of community. Every contribution — no matter the size — helps keep our doors open and our events free.
Businesses interested in larger sponsorship opportunities can visit our Sponsors page or contact us directly at [email protected].
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Help Build a Stronger Community
Every game played, every friendship formed, every smile shared, and every memory created begins with people who believe in building community. Your generosity helps ensure Black Hills Side Quest remains a free, welcoming place where everyone belongs.