United Way News Articles   Current Articles | Archives | Search 31 Workshop On ‘Tools For Success’ Feb. 23 Posted on January 31, 2012 14:01 Workshop On ‘Tools For Success’ Feb. 23       Published: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 1:08 AM CST Yankton Volunteer Leaders alongsi... [Read the rest of this article...] 12 Shoot from the Heart, February 17th!! Posted on January 12, 2012 13:35     Save the Date United Way & Volunteer Services will host its 3rd Annual “Shoot from the Heart” event, Friday, February 17th, 5:30 ... [Read the rest of this article...] 05 Community Connections: 2011 Was A Very Good Year — Thanks To You! Posted on January 05, 2012 12:57 Community Connections: 2011 Was A Very Good Year — Thanks To You!     BY PAM KETTERING Yankton Area United Way Published: Wednesday, ... [Read the rest of this article...] 27 The Spirit Of Giving Lives Posted on December 27, 2011 08:55 The Spirit Of Giving Lives This man does some late Christmas shopping at the K-Ma... [Read the rest of this article...] 27 Inmates Create Toys For Needy Children Posted on December 27, 2011 08:48 Inmates Create Toys For Needy Children These are among the wooden toys crafted by... [Read the rest of this article...] 15 Building Brighter Lives Minute by Minute Posted on December 15, 2011 13:05 Community Connections Building Brighter Lives Minute By Minute     BY PAM KETTERING Yankton Area United Way Published: Wednesday, De... [Read the rest of this article...] 01 Live United By Building Brighter Futures Posted on December 01, 2011 09:56 Community Connections: Live United By Building Brighter Futures     By Pam Kettering Yankton Area United Way Published: Thursday, Dec... [Read the rest of this article...] 21 Holiday Bed Giveaway Coming Soon Posted on November 21, 2011 10:01 Holiday Bed Giveaway Coming Soon       Published: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 1:14 AM CST Slumberland Furniture, the Knights of... [Read the rest of this article...] 21 Giving From The Heart Can Be Magical Posted on November 21, 2011 09:59 Community Connections: Giving From The Heart Can Be Magical     BY PAM KETTERING Yankton Area United Way Published: Thursday, Novembe... [Read the rest of this article...] 07 Efforts in Yankton Make A Difference! Posted on November 07, 2011 13:44 Efforts In Yankton Made A Difference Make A Difference Day prepared many in this community for the upcoming winter cold. Area river shore lines ... [Read the rest of this article...] 07 Voucher-Free ‘Clothing Closet’ Event For Veterans Slated Friday In Yankton Posted on November 07, 2011 13:37   Voucher-Free ‘Clothing Closet’ Event For Veterans Slated Friday In Yankton       Published: Monday, November 7, 2011 1:11... [Read the rest of this article...] 12 Preparations Under Way For Local ‘Make A Difference Day’ Posted on October 12, 2011 11:16 Preparations Under Way For Local ‘Make A Difference Day’     by Shauna Marlette shauna.marlette@yankton.net Published: Monday, Octobe... [Read the rest of this article...] 07 The Value Of $1 Per Week Posted on October 07, 2011 09:04 Community Connections The Value Of $1 Per Week     BY PAM KETTERING Published: Wednesday, October 5, 2011 10:18 PM CDT Yankton Area ... [Read the rest of this article...] 27 Make A Difference Day Collections Start Oct. 1 Posted on September 27, 2011 09:18 Make A Difference Day Collections Start Oct. 1       Published: Saturday, September 24, 2011 1:12 AM CDT Make a Difference Day i... [Read the rest of this article...] 06 Kicking Off The 54th United Way Campaign Posted on September 06, 2011 12:44 Kicking Off The 54th United Way Campaign       BY PAM KETTERING Yankton Area United Way Published: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 1... [Read the rest of this article...] 31 United Way's 'Shoot from the Heart' Benefit Set Posted on August 31, 2011 09:47 United Way’s ‘Shoot From The Heart’ Benefit Set       Published: Thursday, August 25, 2011 9:39 PM CDT The United Way’s third an... [Read the rest of this article...] 22 Recycling Furniture And Clothing Is The Solution Posted on August 22, 2011 10:28 Recycling Furniture And Clothing Is The Solution     BY PAM KETTERING Published: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 9:18 PM CDT Yankton Area ... [Read the rest of this article...] 02 Making a Difference for United Way Posted on August 02, 2011 12:00   Making A Difference For United Way   Dr. Nancy Saunders   Published: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 1:32 PM CDT For the past twenty... [Read the rest of this article...] 02 Making a Difference for United Way (2) Posted on August 02, 2011 12:00 Making A Difference For United Way   Arnie Boschker   Published: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 1:32 PM CDT Surrounded by the children he w... [Read the rest of this article...] 22 Creating Miracles at Meetings Posted on July 22, 2011 10:53 Community Connections Creating Miracles At Meetings     BY PAM KETTERING Yankton Area United Way Published: Wednesday, July 20, 2011... [Read the rest of this article...] 14 Becoming A Hero: It Only Takes One ... Posted on July 14, 2011 12:59 Community Connections: Becoming A Hero: It Only Takes One ...     BY PAM KETTERING Yankton Area United Way Published: Thursday, July ... [Read the rest of this article...] 06 Community Connections: Moving Day Has Arrived Posted on July 06, 2011 13:58     BY PAM KETTERING Yankton Area United Way Published: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 10:48 PM CDT The Non-Profit Center has had this week c... [Read the rest of this article...] 09 Living with the Predictable Posted on June 09, 2011 09:14 Community Connections Living With The Predictable By Pam Kettering Yankton Area United Way Published: Wednesday, June 8, 2011 10:46 PM CDT Living... [Read the rest of this article...] 09 United Way Moving To New Location Posted on June 09, 2011 09:11 United Way Moving To New Location     By Shauna Marlette shauna.marlette@yankton.net Published: Wednesday, June 8, 2011 1:15 AM CDT ... [Read the rest of this article...] 23 Spring Sprouts United Way Decisions Posted on May 23, 2011 14:16 Community Connections: Spring Sprouts United Way Decisions     By Pam Kettering Yankton Area United Way Published: Thursday, May 19, ... [Read the rest of this article...] 06 Caring for Others – A Volunteer’s Specialty Posted on May 06, 2011 10:56   Community Connections Caring for Others – A Volunteer’s Specialty     BY PAM KETTERING Yankton Area United Way Published: We... [Read the rest of this article...] 04 Gilmores Named Yankton Volunteers Of The Year Posted on May 04, 2011 12:40 Gilmores Named Yankton Volunteers Of The Year Tom and Jane Gilmore were named the... [Read the rest of this article...] 29 2010 Volunteers of the Month, Part 1 Posted on April 29, 2011 12:20   Community Connections: Salute To The 2010 Volunteers Of The Month     BY PAM KETTERING United Way & Volunteer Services of... [Read the rest of this article...] 29 Community Connections: A Salute To The 2010 Volunteers Of The Month Part 2 Posted on April 29, 2011 12:12 Community Connections: A Salute To The 2010 Volunteers Of The Month     BY PAM KETTERING Yankton Area United Way Published: Thursday,... [Read the rest of this article...] 27 Volunteers, Our Foundation, Our Future. Posted on April 27, 2011 14:55 Community Volunteer Celebration Banquet Set       Published: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 1:15 AM CDT “Volunteers, Our Foundation, ... [Read the rest of this article...] 18 Volunteer Celebration Invitation to You! Posted on April 18, 2011 12:08 Community Connections: Volunteer Celebration Invitation To You!     BY PAM KETTERING United Way & Volunteer Services of Greater Y... [Read the rest of this article...] 23 Community Connections: Springing Forward To Volunteer In Yankton Posted on March 23, 2011 15:21 BY PAM KETTERING United Way & Volunteer Services of Greater Yankton Published: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 11:07 PM CDT Celebrate the coming of s... [Read the rest of this article...] 04 Community Connections: Dakota Smiles is Coming toTown Posted on March 04, 2011 09:00 Community Connections: Dakota Smiles Is Coming To Town     BY PAM KETTERING United Way & Volunteer Services of Greater Yankton P... [Read the rest of this article...] 17 Community Connections: South Dakota KIDS COUNT Counts Kids! Posted on January 17, 2011 11:30 Every year I look forward to receiving the annual South Dakota KIDS COUNT Factbook. The information within is invaluable when seeking numbers and stat... [Read the rest of this article...] 17 Shoot From The Heart Fundraiser Feb. 4 Posted on January 17, 2011 11:25   United Way & Volunteer Services will host its 2nd Annual Shoot from the Heart event, Friday, February 4th, 5:30 pm, at the National Field ... [Read the rest of this article...] 06 Larry and Linda Kollars June 2010 Volunteers of the Month Posted on July 06, 2010 13:23   United Way & Volunteer Services of Greater Yankton June Volunteers are Larry and Linda Kollars. Helping out in the community seems to be s... [Read the rest of this article...] 06 Family Volunteering is a Win-Win Opportunity Posted on July 06, 2010 13:07   Summer is a time for fun – family fun! There are relaxing times for boating, fishing, feeding the ducks, walking in the park, rides at th... [Read the rest of this article...] 17 Mental Wellness Conference Makes A Difference Posted on June 17, 2010 09:09   Attending the Yankton Area Mental Wellness Conference puts a lift in my step, a shift in my knowledge base and a great appreciation for the sh... [Read the rest of this article...] 03 Counting on YOU to Make a Difference is 12th Mental Wellness Conference Theme Posted on June 03, 2010 08:45   When the United Way & Volunteer Services’ Advisory Board gathered around the table and shared ideas approximately thirteen years ago, litt... [Read the rest of this article...] 28 May Volunteer of the Month Posted on May 28, 2010 13:43   United Way & Volunteer Services Volunteer of the Month is Pam Erickson. Pam is one of those volunteers that is hard to keep up with. Just ... [Read the rest of this article...] 20 Agencies Funded by Numerous Resources Posted on May 20, 2010 09:15   Imagine where our neighbors would go for food and emergency utility payments if we did not have the Contact Center. Imagine where women and ch... [Read the rest of this article...] 06 Taking Care of Community by Sharing Talents Posted on May 06, 2010 13:01   Congratulations to Ethel Goeden – the 2009 Volunteer of the Year! She has modeled a quote by former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, “Do what ... [Read the rest of this article...] 05 Goeden Wins Yankton Volunteer of the Year Posted on May 05, 2010 10:56   [Read the rest of this article...] 19 VOLUNTEERS ARE THE INGREDIENTS OF OUR SUCCESS Posted on April 19, 2010 09:58   Throughout the year an individuals, families and groups volunteer countless hours to a multitude of programs and projects in the greater Yankt... [Read the rest of this article...] 12 Local United Way Falls Short Of Goal, But Happy With Response Posted on April 12, 2010 09:09   Local United Way Falls Short Of Goal, But Happy With Response   The U... [Read the rest of this article...] 01 April 1 – United Way Activities Flourish – No Fooling! Posted on April 01, 2010 09:33   Today is April 1st! We are already at the beginning of the second quarter of 2010! NO FOOLING! During the first quarter, the Un... [Read the rest of this article...] 29 March is a Busy Time for United Way Organizations Posted on March 29, 2010 09:08   March is bursting with activity. Board members are planning their yearly course after the Annual Meeting which placed them in new leaders... [Read the rest of this article...] 03 Community Organizations Share Noteworthy Information at Annual Meeting Posted on March 03, 2010 14:22   What is the purpose of an annual meeting? In my opinion, it is a summation of the past year and anticipation of a new year of an organiza... [Read the rest of this article...] 18 Annual Meeting, Fun Event, Dental Mobile and Boy Scouts – Posted on February 18, 2010 14:18   You are invited to attend the Annual Meeting of the United Way & Volunteer Services of Greater Yankton to be held at Mount Marty College o... [Read the rest of this article...] 11 Breaking The Language Barrier Posted on February 11, 2010 10:47 Literacy Council Tutoring Those Looking For Better Careers, Lives By Loretta Sorensen P&D Correspondent Published: Wednesday, February 10, 20... [Read the rest of this article...] 03 Events That Emanate Smiles Posted on February 03, 2010 11:48     [Read the rest of this article...] 21 New Connections – Check Us Out! Posted on January 21, 2010 12:00       The United Way & Volunteer Services has made changes in our internal connections and with the immense opportunities of the... [Read the rest of this article...] 07 Engaging Volunteers Workshop Posted on January 07, 2010 15:42 What would our country be like if we did not have volunteers? Events like Shoot From the Heart would not happen. Multiple services that enhance all of... [Read the rest of this article...] 07 Shoot from the Heart Posted on January 07, 2010 15:39   Shoot From the Heart for United Way Shoot from the Heart gives you the opportunity to witness the archery skills of local celebrities. Are y... [Read the rest of this article...] 29 Toys For Tots' Posted on December 29, 2009 15:48 First Dakota's 'Toys For Tots' Challenge Is Huge Success A huge thank you to the Yankton community for helping the Toys for Tots program. On Dec 17-... [Read the rest of this article...]