Career Connections Club

Join us at the Prism Center with career coach, Jenesis Long, to gain helpful tools and advice on your career, job search, or educational goals. This is an 18+ event for anyone in the LGBTQIA2S+ community.

Here's a little about Jenesis and the work she does! 

Jenesis Rose Long, Ed.M., is an Iranian-American career and business development coach who helps neurodivergent professionals create sustainable, aligned career paths. She has coached hundreds of individual clients and dozens of complex teams through her own business and via jobs at universities across the country, hosts the Sustain Your Passion podcast, and works as a Marketing Automation Analyst for Midco. She co-wrote Liberationships: Critical Mentorship in Practice, and is now authoring The Neurodivergent Entrepreneur’s Journey. 

Jenesis grew up in a single-parent, first-generation, low-income household and went on to earn a Masters of Education in College Student Services Administration and an Honors Bachelor’s of Psychology, both from Oregon State University. She identifies publicly as queer, but in safe spaces shares that she is solo-polyamorous and in a lesbian partnership. She moved to Sioux Falls from Oregon just one year ago to be closer to her partner. She and her two dogs, Molly and Dunkin' enjoy slow walks in nature, reading in a hammock on a sunny day, and playing board games with friends. 

Safe Space

Safe Space is a support group that provides the SD transgender/nonbinary/gender-diverse/Two-Spirit community to connect and communicate with peers about ongoing issues that are directly affecting the community. It is a safe space that allows everyone the opportunity to give and receive support in their personal experiences and share the knowledge and familiarity that comes with those experiences. Group members are able to find connections to the community, strengthen resilience, increase access to resources and services, and have the benefit of learning through other people's experiences while also sharing their own.

Hang Out hours are a welcoming space for connection and fun!

⁠Adult Hang Out Hours are for LGBTQ+ adults 18+. Join us for games, activities, study sessions, access to our computers, and more! Make connections or find a quiet corner, it’s up to you!

Hang Out hours are a welcoming space for connection and fun!

⁠Youth Hang Out Hours at the Prism Center are for LGBTQ2S+ high school and middle school aged individuals.

Invite your friends and make Fridays the highlight of your week at the Prism Center!

Safe Space Outings - Full Circle Book Co-op

Safe Spaces exist all over, and this summer we’re bringing our trans adult support group into the community for fun, connection, and time together outside of the Prism Center. Whether it’s trivia, karaoke, board games, or just sharing space with people who get it, we’d love to have you join us.

Come as you are. Bring a friend if you’d like. We’re excited to spend time together out in the community this Pride month.

4th Annual Black Hills Two-Spirit Pow-Wow

Uniting Resilience invites our relatives, friends, and allies to gather in celebration, healing, and pride at the 4th Annual Black Hills Two-Spirit Powwow. This special gathering honors the strength, beauty, and traditions of Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ Indigenous relatives while bringing our communities together through culture, song, dance, and connection.

The Human Race by Health Connect

Join The Transformation Project at the 2026 Human Race by Health Connect!

The Transformation Project is proud to be a nonprofit partner in the 2026 Human Race, and we’re inviting our community to show up together as our team!

The Human Race is a family-friendly 5K and 1-mile event that brings community members together to support local nonprofits. When you register and select The Transformation Project, a portion of your registration directly supports our work providing resources, connection, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ people across South Dakota.

Whether you run, walk, or simply come to be part of the experience, this is a chance to move together, build community, and show visible support.

Participant Merch Perk

We’re celebrating our team with a special merch offer. After registering, email a screenshot of your race confirmation to maisy@transformationprojectsd.org and you’ll receive a promo code to purchase a $5 Transformation Project t-shirt. We’d love to see our Rainbow Runners show up in matching gear on race day.

Why It Matters

Events like the Human Race help sustain and grow the programs our community relies on. Your participation supports affirming spaces, access to resources, and opportunities for LGBTQ+ people to connect and thrive.

Bring your friends, family, and chosen family! We can’t wait to show up together!

Safe Space

Safe Space is a support group that provides the SD transgender/nonbinary/gender-diverse/Two-Spirit community to connect and communicate with peers about ongoing issues that are directly affecting the community. It is a safe space that allows everyone the opportunity to give and receive support in their personal experiences and share the knowledge and familiarity that comes with those experiences. Group members are able to find connections to the community, strengthen resilience, increase access to resources and services, and have the benefit of learning through other people's experiences while also sharing their own.

Hang Out hours are a welcoming space for connection and fun!

⁠Adult Hang Out Hours are for LGBTQ+ adults 18+. Join us for games, activities, study sessions, access to our computers, and more! Make connections or find a quiet corner, it’s up to you!

This week, for Art 2nd Wednesdays, is Craft & Chat!

Hang Out hours are a welcoming space for connection and fun!

⁠Youth Hang Out Hours at the Prism Center are for LGBTQ2S+ high school and middle school aged individuals.

Invite your friends and make Fridays the highlight of your week at the Prism Center!

Black Hills Pride Festival

Hosted by Black Hills Center for Equality. Our biggest event of the year with food trucks, performances, artists, community, and more! This event is free for all ages at Memorial Park and attracts thousands of attendees. Come celebrate your community with Pride!

Sioux Falls Pride Parade and Festival

Hosted by Sioux Falls Pride! Join us on Saturday, June 13th, for a day of community, visibility, and pure joy. Whether you’re a long-time advocate or a first-time attendee, there is a place for you here.

Safe Space

Safe Space is a support group that provides the SD transgender/nonbinary/gender-diverse/Two-Spirit community to connect and communicate with peers about ongoing issues that are directly affecting the community. It is a safe space that allows everyone the opportunity to give and receive support in their personal experiences and share the knowledge and familiarity that comes with those experiences. Group members are able to find connections to the community, strengthen resilience, increase access to resources and services, and have the benefit of learning through other people's experiences while also sharing their own.

Hang Out hours are a welcoming space for connection and fun!

⁠Adult Hang Out Hours are for LGBTQ+ adults 18+. Join us for games, activities, study sessions, access to our computers, and more! Make connections or find a quiet corner, it’s up to you!

Hang Out hours are a welcoming space for connection and fun!

⁠Youth Hang Out Hours at the Prism Center are for LGBTQ2S+ high school and middle school aged individuals.

Invite your friends and make Fridays the highlight of your week at the Prism Center!

Juneteenth Sioux Falls

Juneteenth Sioux Falls - Rooted in History

Watertown Pride on the Plaza

Hosted by Watertown Love

Safe Space Outings - Trivia at Spirit of Peace

Safe Spaces exist all over, and this summer we’re bringing our trans adult support group into the community for fun, connection, and time together outside of the Prism Center. Whether it’s trivia, karaoke, board games, or just sharing space with people who get it, we’d love to have you join us.

Come as you are. Bring a friend if you’d like. We’re excited to spend time together out in the community this Pride month.

Safe Space

Safe Space is a support group that provides the SD transgender/nonbinary/gender-diverse/Two-Spirit community to connect and communicate with peers about ongoing issues that are directly affecting the community. It is a safe space that allows everyone the opportunity to give and receive support in their personal experiences and share the knowledge and familiarity that comes with those experiences. Group members are able to find connections to the community, strengthen resilience, increase access to resources and services, and have the benefit of learning through other people's experiences while also sharing their own.

Hang Out hours are a welcoming space for connection and fun!

⁠Adult Hang Out Hours are for LGBTQ+ adults 18+. Join us for games, activities, study sessions, access to our computers, and more! Make connections or find a quiet corner, it’s up to you!

It’s D&D 4th Wednesdays! Every fourth Wednesday of the month we’ll have a Dungeon Master at drop-in hours, ready to lead you on an adventure! Don’t worry if you’ve never played before, they’ll make sure that it is beginner-friendly. Plus you will not have to be present every single time in order to participate, you can join in at any time.

Hang Out hours are a welcoming space for connection and fun!

⁠Youth Hang Out Hours at the Prism Center are for LGBTQ2S+ high school and middle school aged individuals.

Invite your friends and make Fridays the highlight of your week at the Prism Center!

Safe Space Outings - Karaoke or Board Games at Good NAtured

Safe Spaces exist all over, and this summer we’re bringing our trans adult support group into the community for fun, connection, and time together outside of the Prism Center. Whether it’s trivia, karaoke, board games, or just sharing space with people who get it, we’d love to have you join us.

Brookings Pride in the Park

Hosted by Brookings Pride

Aberdeen Area Pride

Hosted by Aberdeen Area Pride

Huron Pride Fest

HURON PRIDE FEST 2026 IS COMING!

We’re bringing the community together for a day full of fun, love, and good vibes!

Safe Space

Safe Space is a support group that provides the SD transgender/nonbinary/gender-diverse/Two-Spirit community to connect and communicate with peers about ongoing issues that are directly affecting the community. It is a safe space that allows everyone the opportunity to give and receive support in their personal experiences and share the knowledge and familiarity that comes with those experiences. Group members are able to find connections to the community, strengthen resilience, increase access to resources and services, and have the benefit of learning through other people's experiences while also sharing their own.

Hang Out hours are a welcoming space for connection and fun!

⁠Adult Hang Out Hours are for LGBTQ+ adults 18+. Join us for games, activities, study sessions, access to our computers, and more! Make connections or find a quiet corner, it’s up to you!

Hang Out hours are a welcoming space for connection and fun!

⁠Youth Hang Out Hours at the Prism Center are for LGBTQ2S+ high school and middle school aged individuals.

Invite your friends and make Fridays the highlight of your week at the Prism Center!

Safe Space

Safe Space is a support group that provides the SD transgender/nonbinary/gender-diverse/Two-Spirit community to connect and communicate with peers about ongoing issues that are directly affecting the community. It is a safe space that allows everyone the opportunity to give and receive support in their personal experiences and share the knowledge and familiarity that comes with those experiences. Group members are able to find connections to the community, strengthen resilience, increase access to resources and services, and have the benefit of learning through other people's experiences while also sharing their own.

Hang Out hours are a welcoming space for connection and fun!

⁠Adult Hang Out Hours are for LGBTQ+ adults 18+. Join us for games, activities, study sessions, access to our computers, and more! Make connections or find a quiet corner, it’s up to you!

Art 2nd Wednesdays: Paint & Sip Night is an optional activity. You must be 21+ to bring your own beer or wine. Please note that events at the Prism Center are always alcohol free unless otherwise stated, like this event.

Hang Out hours are a welcoming space for connection and fun!

⁠Youth Hang Out Hours at the Prism Center are for LGBTQ2S+ high school and middle school aged individuals.

Invite your friends and make Fridays the highlight of your week at the Prism Center!

Pierre Area Pride

Join PACE for Pride 2026 in South Dakota's capital city!

Safe Space

Safe Space is a support group that provides the SD transgender/nonbinary/gender-diverse/Two-Spirit community to connect and communicate with peers about ongoing issues that are directly affecting the community. It is a safe space that allows everyone the opportunity to give and receive support in their personal experiences and share the knowledge and familiarity that comes with those experiences. Group members are able to find connections to the community, strengthen resilience, increase access to resources and services, and have the benefit of learning through other people's experiences while also sharing their own.

Hang Out hours are a welcoming space for connection and fun!

⁠Adult Hang Out Hours are for LGBTQ+ adults 18+. Join us for games, activities, study sessions, access to our computers, and more! Make connections or find a quiet corner, it’s up to you!

Hang Out hours are a welcoming space for connection and fun!

⁠Youth Hang Out Hours at the Prism Center are for LGBTQ2S+ high school and middle school aged individuals.

Invite your friends and make Fridays the highlight of your week at the Prism Center!

Safe Space

Safe Space is a support group that provides the SD transgender/nonbinary/gender-diverse/Two-Spirit community to connect and communicate with peers about ongoing issues that are directly affecting the community. It is a safe space that allows everyone the opportunity to give and receive support in their personal experiences and share the knowledge and familiarity that comes with those experiences. Group members are able to find connections to the community, strengthen resilience, increase access to resources and services, and have the benefit of learning through other people's experiences while also sharing their own.

Hang Out hours are a welcoming space for connection and fun!

⁠Adult Hang Out Hours are for LGBTQ+ adults 18+. Join us for games, activities, study sessions, access to our computers, and more! Make connections or find a quiet corner, it’s up to you!

It’s D&D 4th Wednesdays! Every fourth Wednesday of the month we’ll have a Dungeon Master at drop-in hours, ready to lead you on an adventure! Don’t worry if you’ve never played before, they’ll make sure that it is beginner-friendly. Plus you will not have to be present every single time in order to participate, you can join in at any time.

Hang Out hours are a welcoming space for connection and fun!

⁠Youth Hang Out Hours at the Prism Center are for LGBTQ2S+ high school and middle school aged individuals.

Invite your friends and make Fridays the highlight of your week at the Prism Center!

Safe Space

Safe Space is a support group that provides the SD transgender/nonbinary/gender-diverse/Two-Spirit community to connect and communicate with peers about ongoing issues that are directly affecting the community. It is a safe space that allows everyone the opportunity to give and receive support in their personal experiences and share the knowledge and familiarity that comes with those experiences. Group members are able to find connections to the community, strengthen resilience, increase access to resources and services, and have the benefit of learning through other people's experiences while also sharing their own.

Hang Out hours are a welcoming space for connection and fun!

⁠Adult Hang Out Hours are for LGBTQ+ adults 18+. Join us for games, activities, study sessions, access to our computers, and more! Make connections or find a quiet corner, it’s up to you!

Hang Out hours are a welcoming space for connection and fun!

⁠Youth Hang Out Hours at the Prism Center are for LGBTQ2S+ high school and middle school aged individuals.

Invite your friends and make Fridays the highlight of your week at the Prism Center!