This week, The Sioux Empire Podcast crew has an important conversation with Brad Hearst and Ashley Thuringer from Survivors Joining for Hope.  Survivors Joining for Hope is a local non-profit that strives to lessen the hardship experienced by individuals and families who have been affected by suicide.  They provide access to financial assistance, grief counseling, and other services so survivors can focus on recovery. In addition, they work to increase suicide awareness in the hopes of inspiring greater attention to preventative measures and means of support for those in need before it’s too late.  This week’s episode is brought to you by Edge Case Podcast.  The Sci-fi, Horror, Fantasy, anthology audio drama podcast featuring writers, voice actors, and musicians from your local community like you’ve never heard them before. Coming September 10th wherever you listen to podcasts.  Learn more at EdgeCasePod.com. The Sioux Empire Podcast just wants to remind everyone to take care of each other out there.
Headlines
First Amendment Under Attack in South Dakota
https://www.ksfy.com/content/news/ACLU-of-South-Dakota-to-challenging-SB-189-in-federal-court-507794461.html
Sioux Steel Development in Downtown Sioux Falls
http://siouxfalls.business/lloyd-cos-chosen-to-redevelop-sioux-steel-site/
Critics of the plan
http://www.southdacola.com/blog/2019/03/as-i-predicted-sioux-steel-site-wants-to-get-tifilicious/?fbclid=IwAR3dHHZfw114u9jpZFs1PVJtv-JWU3mLGC5lYK1GTLmQ43jZ5VUlZs1NQ0g
Interview
Brad Hearst- Founder/ Executive Director from Survivors Joining for Hope
Ashley Thuringer- Director from Survivors Joining for Hope
Survivors Joining for Hope was founded by survivors, for survivors. Knowing firsthand the impact losing a loved one has on those left behind, we strive to lessen the hardship experienced by individuals and families who have been affected by suicide.  With the help of generous donations, grants, and partnerships with local businesses, our organization provides access to financial assistance, grief counseling, and other services so survivors can focus on recovery. In addition, we believe in increasing suicide awareness in the hopes of inspiring greater attention to preventative measures and means of support for those in need before it’s too late.  While suicide may never disappear, we pride ourselves on speaking out on behalf of those who have been lost or need help so we can help those who are still here. Together we can make a difference.
http://survivorsjoiningforhope.com
https://www.facebook.com/survivorsjoiningforhope
https://www.instagram.com/survivorsjoiningforhope/
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