At Sioux Falls Ford Lincoln, we desire more than just satisfied customers, but a commitment to the community. With every dealership goal we achieve, we also have the ability to help our community.
Your support of our business September – November helps provide healthier pregnancies, healthier babies and a healthier community. Our goal is $30,000 for The Teddy Bear Den to sponsor 300 mothers with much needed support and baby items.
39% of South Dakota children live in low income families.
The Teddy Bear Den inspires economically disadvantaged pregnant women in the Sioux Falls Community to seek early and regular prenatal care. Our entire program is geared toward limited income pregnant women, pregnant immigrant women, and pregnant teens as they are least likely to receive adequate care during pregnancy.
We are also collecting baby items at our dealership that will all be donated to The Teddy Bear Den. Have a few new baby items? Drop them off on our donation truck located on the show floor.
Special incentive for service customers at Sioux Falls Ford!
Donate any item, big or small, to our Teddy Bear Den Donation Drive located on the show floor and receive 10% off any service or maintenance work (up to $25 discount).
Baby Donation Items Wish List (New Items)
- Children’s Clothes Newborn – 2T
- Diapers
- Baby Bath Products (shampoo/lotion)
- Strollers
- Winter Coats
- Hats & Gloves
- Boppy Pillows
- Baby Toys and Books
- High Chairs
- Bottles
- Sleepers
- Playpens
Earning & Spending Points
A participant’s “Teddy Credits” or points are earned by seeking healthy lifestyle such as attending health care provider appointments, not smoking, drinking or using drugs. Since the program includes a baby until he or she is 24 months old it also includes all well baby checkups and immunizations. These “Teddy Credits” are then redeemed at the Den for new baby items such as diapers, sleepers, clothing, highchairs.
The Teddy Bear Den partners with over 285 health care providers, clinics, social service agencies, schools and treatment centers that collaborate to make referrals and stamp participant point books. They provide referrals, education and incentives to pregnant women, teens, new parents and their families.
Referrals
All recipients of The Teddy Bear Den items have been referred by other agencies or organizations such as the Department of Social Services, Minnehaha County Human Services, Center of Hope, The Community Outreach, Lutheran Social Services, Children's Inn, Churches, Schools and Health Care Providers.
If you are a member of one of these agencies and know someone that could use help or encouragement, visit the website to complete a referral form.
Donate and Make a Difference
The Teddy Bear Den is always overwhelmed by the generosity of our community. Safe and secure donations can be made online or mailed in. You can also donate new incentive items to help promote healthy choices for low income pregnant women enrolled in the program.
