Each year Santa Claus and Yankton Morning Optimist Club elves invite local youth and their families to experience Santa's Workshop....

Volunteers are a crucial part of what makes the holiday season bright, and it’s important not to forget about all that they do. Many...

“There is no silver bullet to success. It takes an army of people, a safe environment, high-quality programs, and unique experiences to...

Fun for everyone! A theme that community member Amy Haberman takes seriously, and she puts her time and talents to work to achieve it!...

At United Way and Volunteer Services of Greater Yankton, we believe that volunteers are essential in making our community a better place,...

Yankton Area Arts (YAA) is dedicated to promoting the arts in our community by providing opportunities for artists and art lovers alike....

Turning a bare piece of land into a bountiful, productive place to gather food is usually the job of farmers. However, over the past few...

“Take me out to the ball game! Take me out with the crowd. Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack.” This song is heard at many 7th...

In recognition of Older Americans Month, it is fitting that we recognize the value of Seniors who help others and whose experience brings...

At our local River City Domestic Violence Center, support groups are a helpful recovery tool for many survivors. Each week, they host...

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, which commemorates the importance of inclusion for children, adolescents and adults...

Imagine moving to a new community with a new job, new home, new schools for your children and new challenges fitting in. Now imagine...

Chris Marlow is active in the community, and as a member of the Yankton Sertoma Club, he meets many people and serves in many ways. Chris...

BIG FRIEND LITTLE FRIEND, 2023 BOWL-A-THON January is National Mentoring Month, and we at United Way of Greater Yankton Big Friend Little...

When tragedy strikes, special people react using their passion, time, and talents to help where they can. This is true of Rich Larson,...

From the Homes for the Holiday Bed distribution to Yankton Toys for Kids and the Adopt a Family program, United Way of Greater Yankton...

Yankton, SD – United Way Worldwide and partners recently launched the Pets Eat Too (PET) pilot program, bringing together 211, United Way...

For 26 years, on the evening before Thanksgiving, the Yankton Community Holiday Feast, or as some may call it “The Feast”, has served a...

In the more than 30 years since its inception, Yankton County Search and Rescue (YCSAR) has been deployed to hundreds of calls including...

“I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service, and my health to better living, for my...