Bruce Myers has been volunteering at a high level for many years, serving Yankton area non-profit organizations and the clients they help.  Bruce volunteers for several agencies in Yankton, all for which he has a high amount of passion.  However, his impact with one of those agencies, River City Domestic Violence Center, has been felt deeply by both staff and clients alike.  So much so that they nominated him to receive the United Way’s Volunteer of the Month award. Bruce Mye

Some volunteers choose to donate most of their time and talents to one or two organizations in their community.  Some choose to make a...

Offe ring free clothing to those in need through community donations is not as simple as it seems. It takes a cadre of volunteers to...

Michelle Kral has been the “come to the rescue” volunteer for the United Way for the past several years.  Besides volunteering for...

Karen Schoenfelder’s generosity has helped the homeless community in Yankton. She gives her time, talent and passions one day a week to...

“Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night” is the beginning of the postman’s creed but it can just as easily be credited to the...

Seniors and others in Yankton benefit from Dawn Hensler’s contagious smile and positive attitude! Dawn Henseler is a key volunteer and a...

When you see youth in the Yankton community hitting the basketball courts and in the recent past having brought state titles back to...

Mount Marty University has been a staple in the Yankton community since it was founded in 1936.  Mount Marty, throughout its existence,...

At United Way, we believe volunteers are essential in making our community a better place. Each month, we celebrate the POWER of...

Groups of women joining forces to make an impact on their communities is not a new idea. The earliest Women’s Club in Yankton dates to...

Every year, near Halloween, young ghosts and goblins are looking for a scary good time!  Kids and adults alike can haunt the streets and...

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth and young adults in South Dakota.  It is estimated that 85% of people in the...

Sometimes simply walking in the door is a calling. Cathy Orton came to The Center from Texas over 6 years ago. She originally joined as a...

It seems like good programs that help people or promote things in a community start simply as an idea in someone’s head.  It takes a...

Crickett is a therapy dog, and she is “doggone” proud of it.  This canine care giver provides more than just companionship.  She offers...

Sometimes, children just need someone to be there for them; someone to be their advocate when no one else can or will. April is Child...

ZoeCare is a pregnancy resource center in Yankton. Neva Tirrel has been volunteering there as a receptionist since January of 2021,...

At Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, “TEAM” stands for The Escort Assistance Members. It is a team of dedicated volunteers who assist patients...

Research has shown that the benefits of mentoring youth include increased high school graduation rates; lower high school dropout rates;...