Non-Profit Annual Report

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2017 COMMUNITY IMPACT REPORT

UNITED WAY & VOLUNTEER SERVICES OF GREATER YANKTON

changes lives and improves our community by mobilizing people and resources to drive strategic impact in Education, Financial Stability and Health.

WORKING TOGETHER TO IMPROVE OUR COMMUNITY PRESIDENTIAL INSIGHT Each and every year I look forward to the United Way Community Campaign video.

These videos have always brought me to action as they emphasized the emerging needs within our community. One of the quotes from those videos forever has been etched in my memory.

“What we have is not ours, we on earth are stewards of the resources that we have been given. It is up to us as those stewards to try and make a difference in the lives with as many as we can with the resources that we are blessed.” -Mike Healy Those words have driven me during my time on the United Way of Greater Yankton Board of Directors. It is our role to mobilize people and resources to support United Way programming and our partner agency’s amazing work impacting the community.

I am proud of the changes that have improved our community throughout 2017 and am continually amazed at the generosity and caring this community demonstrates when faced with needs.

It has been my privilege to observe the work of the volunteers and staff of our United Way partner agencies. Know that the passion and commitment to meet the needs of our community is both heart-warming and motivating. The energy you provide to the vision of your organizations allows you to succeed. It is my hope that your example continues to motivate others to be good stewards.

2017 was another amazing year thanks to United Way donors. Your generosity has allowed us to support the Education, Financial Stability, and Health of over 11,500 of our neighbors. Collectively, we have served over 4,080 youth, 1,160 families, and 1,500 seniors. Our campaign video highlighted Maleik, Mike, and Delores as examples of local lives impacted. Together, united, we have supported 22 programs focusing on education, 19 financial stability programs, and 20 programs supporting healthy lifestyles. That is over 60 local programs that provide a hand up to those in need.

Additionally, in 2017 United Way continued to look for innovative solutions to our community’s most pressing needs through initiatives such as the Greater Yankton Hunger Collaborative, Bridging Yankton, Community Enhancement Grants, Stuff the Bus, and Day of Caring.

It has been a privilege to watch the work of our United Way Staff - Lauren, Tara, and Trista. They challenge the Board of Directors to meet the changing needs in our community with passion and continually present ideas and solutions that keep our mission relevant and thriving. Their leadership and willingness to listen and respond to our community needs is something that certainly has made it a privilege to serve as President of the United Way of Greater Yankton Board.

Thank you and as always LIVE UNITED. Marc Bies, YHS Counselor, Yankton School District | 2017 United Way Board President

UNITED WAY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Our leadership team reflects the broader collaborative spirit of United Way: only by bringing together people from all sectors of our community can we create innovative solutions that address the most complex challenges.

Board President - Marc Bies Board Vice-President - Shauna Kauth Allocations Chair - Lori Lincoln Allocations Co-Chair - Elizabeth Fullenkamp Finance Chair - Brenda Rueb Finance Co-Chair - Chris Fathke Carolyn Becker Sister Erin Colgan Ashli Danilko Chantel Hofer Jacob Hoffner Lindsay Hovden Jeremy Johnson Jody Kollars Bernie LeCates of our Marcy Moser neighbors Barb Olson served by United Way Betty Viau

11,506 Partner Agencies

Yankton School District Williams & Company Mount Marty College Avera Health Ear, Nose & Throat Associates First National Bank SD Riverfront Broadcasting Sacred Heart Monastery Avera Health US Army Corp of Engineers City of Yankton Den Herder Law Office SD Human Services Center Kolberg-Pioneer JCI Vishay-Dale Electonics First Dakota National Bank Community Representative Community Representative

UNITED WAY STAFF MEMBERS Executive Director - Lauren Hanson Community Impact Coordinator - Tara Bartekoske Development & Administrative Coordinator - Trista Buehlmann Financial Assistant - Kendra Bakke

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

78,592

volunteer hours of service

The 2017 Community Campaign raised over

2,600

$600,000!

Committed Volunteers worked with children, seniors, and families to improve our community

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22

Health Programs

Education Programs

supported youth and young adults at every state of their development.

4,089 Youth Served

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19

Financial Stability Programs

helped people move from a life of poverty to one of possibility.

programs provided basic and preventative health care services, supporting vulnerable populations.

1,526 Seniors Served

1,160

Families Served

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WE HAVE MADE GREAT PROGRESS IN 2017, CHANGING LIVES AND CREATING POSSIBILITIES. And though we still have work to do, let’s take a moment and reflect on all that we’ve done together.

WHAT DOES YOUR DONATION TO UNITED WAY LOOK LIKE? COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS With your generosity, local programs dedicated to the education, financial stability and health of our neighbors have been impacted. These programs ensure that youth succeed in school and in community, they strive to strengthen individuals and families, build vibrant neighborhoods, and meet emergency and short term basic needs.

$ FINANCIAL STABILITY

EDUCATION

THE CENTER

BIG FRIEND-LITTLE FRIEND

SHINE - Tax Prep Assistance

Mentoring, Character Counts

CONTACT CENTER

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF YANKTON

Academic Success, Power Up, Teen Court

CONNECTIONS

Social Events

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Homeownership Training & Mentorship Life Skills Training

3,292 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

Food Pantry, Crisis Support

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Homeownership Program, Home Repair Programs

LSS, CENTER FOR FINANCIAL RESOURCES

PARENTS AS TEACHERS

Financial Counseling & Budgeting

RIVER CITY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTER

Emergency Shelter, Rapid Rehousing, Crisis & Support Services

UNITED WAY

The Big Red Bookshelf Imagination Library SPARK - Connections for Community LINC - Young Leaders Service Group Day of Caring Stuff the Bus

CONNECTING KIDS YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS

EmBe - Girls on the Run Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons Sioux Council Boy Scouts Yankton Ice Association

MEALS SERVED

PATHWAYS SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS

Parent Education, Responsive Parenting, Homemaking and Nutrition

Common Sense Parenting Class

302,064

19,741 MENTORING HOURS

RIVER CITY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTER

Emergency Shelter, Crisis & Support Services, Counseling & Legal Services

8,223 SHELTER NIGHTS

YANKTON FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Weekend Food Packs, School Food Pantry

UNITED WAY

Adopt a Family Program, Holiday Beds, Community Resource Fair, Non-Profit Center

4,089 YOUTH SERVED

YANKTON TRANSIT

Transportation Services

92,602 RIDES GIVEN

HEALTH

COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT GRANTS

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF YANKTON

To help make a difference in the lives of our neighbors, Truxedo and United Way & Volunteer Services of Greater Yankton partnered to offer one-time Community Enhancement Grants.

Triple Play, Healthy Snacks and Meals

THE CENTER

Health Screenings, Meals on Wheels, Senior Programming

CONTACT CENTER

Emergency Medication

FAMILY EDUCATION & COUNSELING CENTER

2,294 COUNSELING SESSIONS

Anger Management, Individual, Family & Youth Counseling

A total of three (3) Community Enhancement Grants were awarded to existing United Way Partner Agencies, each in the amount of $10,000.00 and provided an opportunity to seek funds for immediate and creative responses to the most pressing needs in our community.

PARENTS AS TEACHERS

Developmental Screenings, Group Connections

RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Volunteer Program

RIVER CITY FAMILY CONNECTIONS

Family Support Services

RIVER CITY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTER

191 HEALTH SCREENINGS

Crisis Line, Addiction & Domestic Violence Advocacy Support Group

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, POWER UP PROGRAM

SOUTHEAST CASA

Goal: Design and implement enrichment activities for youth, grades K-3, in the areas of literacy and math. Providing hands-on activities, inquiry and strategies for academic success.

Child Advocacy

UNITED WAY

Delta Dental Mobile Program

YANKTON SPECIAL OLYMPICS Local & Statewide Athletic Events

1,583

VENTURE GRANTS Venture Grants offer local human service agencies an opportunity to seek funds for immediate and creative response to the most pressing human needs in our community.

YANKTON COUNTY DRUG COURT

Designed to incentivize hard work and determination to participants who choose to better their lives through sobriety

FAMILY EDUCATION & COUNSELING CENTER Purchase of upgraded facility equipment

YANKTON HUNGER COLLABORATIVE

Strategic planning and facilitator funding

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Program Expansion to include full time personnel for ReStore project

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Outcome: All grade levels improved in literacy & math skills, instilling confidence in those students who struggle, which they can apply to the academic school year.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE TRAININGS

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PATHWAYS SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS, FACILITY RENOVATIONS Goal: To provide a safe and encouraging environment for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

Outcome: Three renovation projects were completed: privacy fence providing safety barrier for clients, exhaust fans to prevent mold & mildew from developing, and donated/refurbished playground equipment for families to use while at the shelter.

RIVER CITY FAMILY CONNECTIONS, SECURITY EQUIPMENT Goal: To provide children, where there has been abuse or conflict involved with visitation, a neutral and safe environment for transfer or supervised visits with parents.

Outcome: Newly updated security equipment was purchased and installed. This equipment, with improved video and audio capabilities, allows the entire building to be under surveillance, resulting in earlier intervention during safety concerns.

BIG THANKS AWARD RECIPIENTS ADVOCATE:

GIVE:

Jeff Reynolds, VVI

Truxedo

VOLUNTEER:

Vishay Dale Electronics

A CHANGED LIFE MADE POSSIBLE BY YOU COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN This year marks United Way of Greater Yankton’s 61st Community Campaign, which has reached over 98% of the $625,000 goal!

Under the leadership of Board President Marc Bies and Vice President Shauna Kauth, hundreds of donors, over 50 local businesses hosting in house campaign rallies, and over 50 volunteer advocates have increased fundraising efforts YTD by 9%!

You are proof that together, united, we are possibility.

CAMPAIGN ADVISORS

BUSINESS LEADERSHIP GIVING

Julie Oien Tim Schwasinger Kim Auch Brittany LaCroix Brenda Rueb Stephanie Kopetsky Marcy Moser Deb Weddingfeld Laura Marshall Amy Beran Chris Fathke Kevin DeJong Angie Bowen Jennifer Powell Bruce Viau Jody Kollars Lance Palecek Lori Lincoln

TITANIUM ($25,000+)

Barb Rezac Bruce Myers Michelle Kaul Charlie Beckmann Tonya Leyden Colleen Craig Lois Halbur Lacey Johnson Justin Norling Alec Johnson Jared Stearns Cheryl Delehant Bernie LeCateS Melissa Pavlish Shauna Kauth Denise Wuebben Ann Ryken

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital City of Yankton First Dakota National Bank First National Bank SD

HEART CLUB COMMITTEE

Kolberg - Pioneer Parker Hannifin Vishay Dale Electronics Yankton Medical Clinic

PLATINUM ($10,000 – $24,999) Williams & Co. Yankton School District Truxedo

GOLD ($5,000 – $9,999) Farm Credit Services of America Manitou Americas, Inc. Mount Marty College

NuStar Energy Applied Engineering

SD Human Services Center Shur Co. Wells Fargo Bank Wilson Trailer

Alison Anderson Stephanie Camp Ruth Ann Dannenbring Whitney Devine Hilary Eidsness Elizabeth Healy

Stephanie Kopetsky Laura Larson Amber Ness Joni Pier Stephanie Serck

TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY INDUCTION: LARRY NESS, FIRST DAKOTA NATIONAL BANK Congratulations to Mr. Larry Ness, the Yankton community’s first honoree into the United Way Alexis de Tocqueville Society.

The Tocqueville Society recognizes local philanthropic leaders and volunteer champions across the United States who have devoted time, talent, and funds to create long-lasting changes by tackling our communities’ most serious issues. During the lifespan of First Dakota National Bank’s outstanding partnership with United Way of Greater Yankton, Larry Ness and employees have been leaders in overall giving by generously investing in our community. Thank you, Larry, for providing bold visions and inspiring generosity that invigorates not only the mission of United Way, but the entire greater Yankton community.

Individuals/Retired *Dr. James & Linda Appelwick *Marilyn Bertsch *Marsha & Ken Bertsch **Michael & Arlyne Brim ***Mary Broders *Thomas & Rogene Cihak *Pat & Denise Cody *John & Ruth Ann Dannenbring **Greg & Melea DeJean ***Lawerence DeJong *Phil & Evie Dohn ****Brad Dykes ***Clark & Agnes Eide ***Dan & Patti Eisenbraun *Peg & Duke Ellingson **Glen & Carla Eng **Dan & Julie Gergen **Dr. Tom & Jane Gilmore **Cyril & Pauline Groetken ***Mary Alice Halverson **Lynn & Beth Hanson ****Mike & Gerrie Healy **Roger & Angela Hejl *W.L. & Mary Heubaum *Kathy Heydlauff **Dan & Paula Hicks ****Dr. Jay & Joyce Hubner *Jean & Dan Hunhoff **Gail & Craig Kennedy *Chris & Lesa King ****Patrick & Mary Ann King *Jim & Karen Kirk **Merle & Virginia Larson ***Dr. Mark & Tamara Mabee *Leon & Joyce Maggied *Mary & Glen Malchow **Barb Olson **Gregory Pavelka ****Sarah Peitz *Kyle & Susan Repp **Pamela & Bob Rezac *Cal & Deb Riesgaard **Dr. Nick & Arlys Saoi ****Penny & Mark Scholl ****Lloyd Seger **Ann & Roger Smith ****Dr. John & Nancy Sternquist *Julie Stevens & Dale Everson *Clark & Sandra VanDeWalle ***Betty & Bruce Viau *Judy Wallbaum *Norman & Kathleen West **Bob & Carol Winter 3M **Constance Nelson Ability Building Services *Terra & Kevin Bender Animal Health Clinic *Dr. Bruce & Nancy Teachout Applied Engineering *Maria Beekley *Don Bohnet **Wayne Buss ** Mike & Lacey Johnson *Julie Kirchner *Mark Lindholm **Julie & Matt Oien *Kathryn & Larry Schmidt *Justin & Dalene Schramm *Matt & Diane Schramm *Janet & Michael Wieseler Avera *Kim & Dennis Auch *Robin & Charlene Berke *Kathi & Jason Bietz *Laurie & Warren Brenner *Renae Brooks *Sue & Dennis Burbach *Randy Bylander *Catherine Crandall *LouAnn Creekmore **Ashli Danilko **Tracie & Matt Dvorak ***Doug & Karen Ekeren ***Anthony & Lisa Erickson ***Warren & Pam Erickson *Lindsay & Rob Flannery ***Michelle & Nathan Franzen **Liz Fullenkamp *Deanne & Danny Geditz **Marc Glade **Jay & Rebecca Gravholt *Theresa Guenther *Michael & Darla Gullikson **Steve Gutnik *Lisa Hamm *Liz & Joe Healy *Doris Heilman **Allison Hein ***Renee & Mark Hejna *Jay Henseler *Lisa & Todd Huber *Carla & Randy Hummel *Daniel Hunhoff ***Kim & Paul Jensen *Nancy & Roy Jr. Johnson *Nathan Johnson

**Mark & Candace Miller **Arthur “Skip� & Karen Moeller ***Kevin & Julie O`Brien ***Terry & Lori Pedersen *Ron & Mary Pesek ****Michael & Judith Peterson *Jean Prater *Cindy & Brad Sage **Jamie Schaefer *Dalene & Justin Schramm **Tim & Patty Schwasinger *Cheryl Slowey *Hal & Cindy Somer **Chris & Stephanie Specht *Kyle & Kristi Tacke **Gregory Taylor *Renee & Matt Tereshinski *Lisa & Dale VanHeek **Steven Weinandt *Lisa & Jeff Wolfgram Baumann Dental Office **Dr. Jon & Michelle Baumann BeRing Sales **Jerry & Ann Clough Blackburn & Stevens Law *Mike & Linda Stevens Boys & Girls Club *Paula & Bill Tacke Calvary Baptist Church *Christina & Jason Howe CFC Prison Camp ***Rita & Tim Butler Chris Dickes Family Dentistry **Drs. Chris & Karen Dickes City of Yankton *Jim & Donna Arens **Ann & Jerry Clough ***Tanner & Lauren Hanson *Leslie Kirchner **Darren & Marcy Moser *Mark & Jodi Payer **Allen Viereck CorTrust Bank *James & Tracey Grotenhuis *Erik & Tonja Koenigs **Lynn & Shelly Peterson *Don Veldhouse ***Joleen & Todd Woods Crist & Wenande Orthodontics **Ross & Lisa Crist Dakota Beverage Co. *Dawn & Doug Pesicka Dakota Drywall & Construction *Carl & Sara Livingston Dakota Plains Ag-NAPA **Geoff Kleinschmidt Den Herder Law Office **Lindsay & Chris Hovden Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, PC **Dr. Todd Farnham *****Dr. Micah & Tabitha Likness *Brenda & Troy Rueb Farm Credit Services of America *Dennis & Sue Burbach ***Wes & Tracy Chambers **Steven & Lori LaFave **Marvin Jr & Marcia Olnes First Chiropractic Center **TJ & Nicole Stotz *Tom & Julie Stotz First Dakota National Bank *Dani Ahlgrim *Kyle Anderson *Bridget Benson *Hilary Bergendahl *Gloria Bohn *Curtis Brooks *Dave & Laura Brown *Emily & Nick Bulian *Mary Burbach *Phyllis Burkhart *Dan & Dawn Burns *Janelle Devries **Katie & Andrew Dollerschell **Shelly & Larry Eilers *Lynett Ekeren *Heather & Daniel Flahie *Erica Foxhoven ***Nathan & Michelle Franzen **Lee & Susan Gass *Danny & Deanne Geditz *David Gillies **Sarah Torsney Goeden **Kathy & Dave Greeneway *Karen Holy *Sherry Hunhoff *Ben & Laura Husman **Dianne & Kurt Johnson *Mike Karstens ****Don & Pam Kettering *Ashley Lambertz *Larry Leet **Randy Lien *Sara & Carl Livingston *Laurie & Joe Maibaum *Sara Marlow *Julie & Derek Moderegger ***Marc & Julie Mooney

**Marcy & Darren Moser ***Aaron & Jaime Ness *****Larry & Diane Ness ****Rob & Amber Ness *Dawn Newman **Stacey & Byron Nielson *Jodi & Mark Payer *Tom & Jennifer Petersen **Mary Pfeiffer *Lisa & Darin Pick **Matthew & Cassi Pietz **Jane Pugh *Jessica Schwader ***Christopher & Sheila Sonne- Woodward ****Rob & Lori Stephenson *Matt & Renee Tereshinski *David & Heather Thomas *Chris & Shawndel Tramp *Alex Wagner ***Debra & James Weddingfeld *Laurie Wiedmeier **Chrissie & Al Wieseler *Bob & Lisa Willcockson ***Wayne & Jolene Williamson *Jane Winterringer *Jeff & Lisa Wolfgram ***Todd & Joleen Woods **Corey & Melissa Wright First National Bank SD **Twyla Andrus *Donna & Jim Arens *Jessica Cameron *Amber Cranny *Cecilia & Greg Daschel *Jenny Day **Chris Fathke *Heather Johnson ****Jeff & Amy Jones **Linda & John Lichter *Laura Marshall ***Scarlett & Kraig McNeely *Doreen & Thomas Meyers *Kevin & Amber Moe *Joyce Moore **Victor & Michelle Paltz ***Joleen & David Smith Fox Run Quick Lube **Dave & Kathy Greeneway Freeman Company *Rick & Lori Anderson **Brook & Ben Hanten *Pat & Beth Mines Great Western Bank **Kevin & Tonia DeJong *Bryan Gotch *Miranda Leusink *Lori & Robert Rothenberger Habitat for Humanity **Julie & Curt Dykstra Hanson Briggs Specialty Advertising **Matt & Barb Hanson **Becky & Bjaye Scott Hatch Furniture *Chelsi Creegan *Mike Heien ***Jolene & Wayne Williamson Heartland Psychological Services *Tonja & Erik Koenigs **Michelle & Victor Paltz Hoffner Flying **Jake & Sandy Hoffner Hoxeng Crop Insurance LLC **David & Dana Hoxeng Hubbs Agency ***Dave & Bonnie Hubbs Hydro Extruded Solutions *John & Josey Lucht ***James & Debra Weddingfeld Integro Energy **Kyle & Loryn Lichty Johnson, Miner, Marlow, Woodward & Huff, Prof. LLC ***Sheila & Chris Woodward-Sonne Kennedy, Pier, Knoff & Loftus Law *Shari & Jim Frerk Kolberg-Pioneer *Leslie Aman *Eric Anderson *Stephan Anderson *Jennifer Arden *Christopher Baer **Jason & Tara Bartekoske *Jeffrey & Kathleen Bergeson *Larry & Colette Broekemeier *Justin & Dawn Brown *Travis Buehlmann *Garrett & Jessica Cameron *David & Sarah Carda *Carisa & Jeremy Cuka *Greg & Cecilia Daschel *Jonathan Egge **Larry & Shelly Eilers *Daniel Filsinger *Cory & Kelli Fink *Kevin & Amy Gokie *Dan & Della Haas

*John Haas *Christian Haffner *Jesse & Erin Hacecky *Joseph Hammond *Randy & Connie Heying *Mary Hladky *Richard & Jennifer Hladky *Raymond Houfek **Kurt & Dianne Johnson *Jody & Chad Kollars *Jodi & Brad List *Josey & John Lucht *Mark Luchtel *Charles Mackey *Joseph Mason ****Jeff & Sue May *Charles McCoy *Russell Myers *Gerald Petersen *Corey Peterson **Greg & Jamie Purzol *Lee Reindl *Robert & Lori Rothenberger *Joseph Rust *Steven & Sarah Sager *Chad & Jennifer Sherratt **Terry Stull *Michael & Susan Tanner *Stacy & Pat Taylor *Tom Teply **Gary & Tushia Tracy **Tushia & Gary Tracy *Brooks Ugofsky **Merrill & Sandi Van Gerpen ***Bruce & Betty Viau *Corey Vitek **Warren & Kathleen Wagner **Adam & Amanda Walter ***Mark & Christy Westerman *Kathryn Wieseler *Michael & Janet Wieseler *Josef & Rhonda Zdenek *Glen & Kim Zupfer L & M Radiator **Daniel Franks **Bryce Lewis Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health Services ***Frederick & Katherine Bender-Hansen **Donna Freng **Ron III & Heather Galvan ****Pam & Don Kettering *Liza & Guy Larson *Jennifer & Ted Powell *Connie Schupbach **Mark Steil **Pam & Jeff VanMeeteren Lewis & Clark Recreational Area **Jeff & Pam VanMeeteren Manitou Americas, Inc. *Linda Anderson **Tom & Dawn Bergeson ***David & Carla Ewald *Chad Koch *Amie & Dustin McClean ***Merrick & Jamie Monaghan *Troy Rahskopf Mannes Architects ***Glenn & Bernita Mannes Mid-American Energy Company *Bryar Krohn **Thad Manning ***Lance & Kristi Palecek Midwest Insurance Agency **Travis & Whitney Devine Mount Marty College *Melissa & Jerod Brim *Sarah & David Carda **Carla & Glen Eng ***Lisa & Anthony Erickson *Daniel & Heather Flahie **Shannon Goeden **Charlie Gross **Angela & Roger Hejl ****Amy & Jeff Jones *****Tabitha & Dr. Micah Likness *Lori Lincoln ***Marcus Long ***Jason Nelson *Barb & Joe Rezac *Lisa & Bob Willcockson MR Henderson & Co. **Suzan & Lee Gass Northwestern Energy *Daren Allerdings *Tom & Kellie Holmstrom ****Mark & Penny Scholl **Brad & Nancy Wenande Northwestern Mutual Financial Network *Ken & Marsha Bertsch NuStar ****Bruce & Carol Myers **Bjaye & Becky Scott **Zachary Sheffield **Spencer Wackel ***Kelly Wick

Opsahl- Kostel Funeral Home *Ted & Jennifer Powell Parents as Teachers *Deanna Branaugh Parker Hannifin *Justin Anderson *Brad Barta *Stanley Barta *Kaylie Bernard **Paul Black **Randy Brandon *Missy & Andrew Brunick *Nick & Emily Bulian ***Robert Chladek *Brandon Ester **Denny & Michele Fleer *Lisbeth Gellerman *Lydia Giziewski *Eric Gratzfeld *Chris & Dee Dee Haas **Barbara Hadden **Travis Hawkinson *Steven Joseph *Lacey Juttelstad *Gerald Kimball *Brian Lane *Dakotah LaPointe *Beth & Pat Mines *Warren Osborn *Ben Slowey **Jamie Tellus *Joshua Tweedy *Brett Utech **Jordan & Mallory Vitek *Lauren Walker *Samantha Williams *Teresa Winckler *Katie Wuebben *Joe & Jane Wuestewald Peloton Physical Therapy **Matt & Tracie Dvorak Plains Marketing *Matt & Abbie Bertsch ***John & Kirsten DeJean *Josh & Elizabeth Rembold *Sarah & Steven Sager Planning & Development District III **Brian & Jennifer McGinnis Prairie Hearth Publishing *Loretta & Alan Sorensen R&R Cattle *Mark & Melanie Ryken Raymond James ***Randy & Linda Johnson Riverfront Broadcasting **Carolyn & Doyle Becker **Curt & Julie Dykstra *Scott Kooistra Sacred Heart Monastery Sacred Heart School **Marcia & Marvin Jr. Olnes South Dakota Dept. of Labor **Lacey & Mike Johnson *Caitlin & Brian Kemnitz South Dakota Dept. of Rehabilitation Services *Chad & Jody Kollars South Dakota Dept. of Revenue *Randy & Wendy Eichacker *John & Lynn Thieman South Dakota Dept. of Transportation **Josh & Melissa Pavlish South Dakota Human Services Center ***Susan & Marc Bies *Holly & Steven Bodenstedt *Molly Branaugh *Laura & Dave Brown *Colleen Craig-Davis *Rochelle DeBoer ***Kirsten & John DeJean **Tonia & Kevin DeJong *Marcene & David Dickes *Rhonda Dritz *Erin & Jesse Hacecky *Lois & Mark Halbur-Katterhagen **Jeremy & Rebecca Johnson *Brad & Jodi List ***Kraig & Scarlett McNeely *Samantha Meadors **Candace & Mark Miller *Patricia A. Nelson ***Julie & Kevin O`Brien *Elizabeth & Josh Rembold *Ramesh & Sarala Somepalli *Susan & Michael Tanner *Shawndel & Chris Tramp South Dakota Parole Services *Mark & Lois Halbur Katterhagen Shur-Co *Pauline & Ordell Akland ***Carla & David Ewald *Dee Dee & Chris Haas *Joe & Liz Healy *Chris Hilson *Randy & Carla Hummel

Smith Insurance **Roger & Ann Smith Social Security Administration *Jennifer & Richard Hladky Sodexo * Heather & Dave Thomas South Central Safety **Dick & Theresa Kulbel South Dakota Magazine ** Rebecca & Jeremy Johnson Stewart Carpet Center *Gregg & Mary Lee Stewart Stockwell Engineers *Brad & Jessica Woerner Teget Foundation *John Teget Thrivent Financial for Lutherans ** Nicole & TJ Stotz Trail King *Scott Cameron *Jacki Smith *Kim & Teresa Termansen Truxedo *Amanda B. Carrera **Cheryl Delehant *Gerald & Linda Dobrovolny *Frank Dooley *Bobbi Driscoll ***Pamela & Warren Erickson *Chele Goeden ****Kelly & Lisa Kneifl-Carson **Jeff & Jeannie Kocak *Tim Mahon *Ashley Maring *Shauna Marlette *Christine Mosher ***Kristi & Lance Palecek ** Jamie & Greg Purzol *Randy Reynolds *James & Teri Schneider *Betty Tramp **Danielle Ward *Mary Wright United States Postal Service **Todd & Trista Buehlmann US Corps of Engineers ***David & Lynn Becker United Way of Greater Yankton **Tara & Jason Bartekoske **Trista & Todd Buehlmann ***Lauren & Tanner Hanson University of South Dakota * Dan & Cilla Fitzsimmons Vishay Dale Electronics *Carlene Barta *Trina Berkelo *Steven & Holly Bodenstedt *Kim Bouck *Laura Bremer ***Tim & Rita Butler *James & Shelly DeBoer * Robert & Mary Hahn *Brandy Hinkel *Brittany Hinkel **Lee Hoerth **Jerry & Kathy Hoffman *Todd & Lisa Huber **Roy Hull ***Mike Husman *Emily Johnson **Bernie & Patricia LeCates *Janis Leeper **Loryn & Kyle Lichty *Linda Lunn *Troy McHugh ****Carol & Bruce Myers **Kelly Padrnos **Jodi & Jeff Payer *** Adam & Melissa Schilousky *Jessi & Jared Stark *Tammy Trattles *Wynema Vanzant *Brandon & Rose Webb *Donald Weber Vision Care Associates *** Julie & Marc Mooney ** Dr. Laura & Dan Slowey Vision Real Estate Services **Dan & Deb Specht Wal-Mart ** Edwena & Charles Turner ** Al & Chrissie Wieseler Welfl Constriction Company *Kevin & Terra Bender Wells Fargo Bank **Melissa & Josh Pavlish Willcockson Eye Associates **Brady Betten **Drs. Karen & Chris Dickes *Jon & Shelly Kinsley ****Dr. Greg & Jill Kouri Williams & Co. ***Gail & Deb Gubbels **Natalie Gubbels **Lexie Hauger *Angela Jere ****Shauna & Travis Kauth **Matt Malloy

**Daniel Semmler Wilson Trailer *Kathryn Chavez **Philip Hackworth *Don Heffele *Chuck Hovorka *James Jolley * Dustin & Amie McClean *Trevor & Tanya McFarland * Tom & Doreen Meyers *Matt Smith **Michael Suhr Jr. Yankton Anesthesiology ****Dr. Stephanie & Brian Wieman Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce *Shanna & Nick Platt Yankton County *Erich & Jennifer Johnke Yankton Drug Company **Dan & Barbara Somsen Yankton Family Dentistry ****Mike & Darcie Briggs, DDS, PC ** Kathy & Jerry Hoffman Yankton Medical Clinic **Chuck & Barb Aman *Jean & Mike Binder *Sara Crisman **Dr. Amy Eichfeld ***Dr. Will & Hilary Eidsness *Dr. John & Peggy Frank *James & Shari Frerk **Drs. McKenzie & Tyler Hanson *Jason & Christina Howe ***Dr. Will & Joan Hurley *****Tim & Lisa Irwin ***Dr. Jesse Kampshoff & Frani Kieffer *****Dr. Jeremy & Jennifer Kudera *Diane Larson & Don Edwards **John & Linda Lichter **Jennifer & Brian McGinnis **Dr. Daniel & Dana Megard **Mary & Lee Orth ****Judith & Michael Peterson **Dr. Michael & Beth Pietila ***Melissa & Adam Schilousky ***Dr. Luke & Stephanie Serck **Linda Slowey ***Dr. Jill Sternquist & Jason Nelson *Nan & Paul Struck ***Dr. Mary Lee & Mike Villanueva ** Amanda & Adam Walter ***Jim & Bonnie Young Yankton Public Schools ***Lynn & David Becker *Jeanne Beckmann * Kathleen & Jeffery Bergeson ***Marc & Susan Bies *Jason & Kathi Bietz * Syndi Bohnet *Warren & Laurie Brenner **Dena & Ross Den Herder *Kerry Evans *Cilla & Dan Fitzsimmons ** Michele & Denny Fleer *Kathryn & Tony Frank ** Rebecca & Jay Gravholt *Michelle & Lyle Hoesing *Rhonda Hofer *Kellie & Tom Holmstrom ** Chris & Lindsay Hovden *Jennifer & Erich Johnke *Pam & Leo Kallis **Wayne & Marge Kindle *Jerome & Nancy Klimisch *Sandi & Randy Kramer *Cathy & Kevin Kuhl **Lori & Steven LaFave *Amy Long *Michele & Robert Luken **** Sue & Jeff May *Carey & Jill Mitzel *Heather & Justin Olson *Doug & Dawn Pesicka **Cassi & Matthew Pietz *Sheryl & Dave Rehurek *Amy Reyes *Melanie & Mark Ryken * Diane & Matt Schramm *Christine Shudak **Dan & Dr. Laura Slowey * Cynthia & Hal Somer *Christina & Jason Stark *Linda & Mike Stevens *Paul & Nan Struck *Suzanne Tessier **Charles & Edwena Turner *Jamie & Mike VanWinkle **Kathleen & Warren Wagner *Paula Weydert * Leasa Woodward

2018 COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN, YTD HEART CLUB LEADERSHIP DONORS

Your desire to participate in achieving strong, positive and lasting results in our community is appreciated.

Bronze* $250 - $499 | Silver** $500 - $999 | Gold*** $1000 - $1,999 | Platinum**** $2,000 - $4,999 | Titanium***** $5,000+

CHANGING LIVES - ONE GOOD DEED AT A TIME THE POWER OF VOLUNTEERS When we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all.

Last year, thousands of community volunteers devoted their time and talents to United Way and our Partner Agencies.

Volunteering is just one way that we can work together for the greater good.

2,600

78,592

Community Volunteers

VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION

Hours of Service

Jeff Wemhoff

Special Olympics Boys & Girls Club of Yankton

Lee Rettig

Lewis & Clark Homebuilders

Duane Frick John & Ruth Ann Dannenbring Mary Sathe Karen Ekeren Jennifer Prussa Mary Ellen Hornstra Mary Fiedler

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2017 PAM KETTERING SPIRIT OF VOLUNTEERISM AWARD RECIPIENTS

Cedar Village

Rob Ness

Jesse & Amy Bailey

LIVE UNITED.

Each month, United Way recognizes outstanding volunteers within the greater Yankton community through the Volunteer of the Month Award. Recipients are also nominees for the annual Pam Kettering Spirit of Volunteerism Award.

VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH RECIPIENTS & SPIRIT OF VOLUNTEERISM NOMINEES Kate Katterhagen

THAT’S WHAT IT MEANS TO

The Center United Way LINC Yankton Toys for Kids Retired Senior Volunteer Program Pathways Shelter for the Homeless Yankton High School Band Southeast CASA Yankton County 4H

Jesse & Amy Bailey with Pam Kettering

DAY OF CARING

United Way hosted its inaugural Day of Caring: a one day, community–wide event where volunteers came together to change lives, one project at a time.

50+

Community Volunteers

BRUSH OF KINDNESS:

40 WINKS:

Volunteers assisted Habitat for Humanity with an interior paint project to benefit a local family.

40 beds were delivered by volunteers to local children in need through United Way’s partnership with Slumberland Furniture.

120+

Hours of Service

BRIGHT OUTLOOK GREAT FUTURES: Volunteers gathered at the Boys & Girls Club to help keep their new facility clean & bright with summer cleaning projects like window washing.

CHANGING LIVES,

ONE PROJECT AT A TIME.

BEAT SUMMER SLIDE:

PROJECT PLAYGROUND:

Volunteers gathered to sort & label children’s books from United Way’s Summer Slide Book Drive.

The books benefitted United Way’s Big Red Bookshelf program.

Volunteers assisted Pathways Shelter for the Homeless with refurbishing and installing playground equipment for youth & families in the shelter.

UNITED WAY LINC

United Way LINC is a group for young professionals in Yankton to share knowledge and skills through volunteer projects, meet people who share the same passion, learn from (LEAD. IMPACT. NETWORK. CHANGE.) business and community leaders, and make a real difference right here at home.

2017 LINC SOCIAL AND VOLUNTEER EVENTS FOCUSES:

LINC STEERING COMMITTEE

Hunger | Mental Health | Inspiring Youth | Supporting Vulnerable Populations

60+

Community Volunteers

200+

Hours of Service

WHERE YOUNG LEADERS COME TOGETHER FOR THE GREATER GOOD.

A CHANGED LIFE

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MADE POSSIBLE BY

NIckie Anderson Amy Bailey Jesse Bailey Raelynn Coldwell Kerry Hacecky Stacy Hubert Brittany LaCroix Brad Link Brittany Solonen Gavin Zimmerman

Ability Building Services A. Bailey Creative Pathways Shelter for the Homeless Sacred Heart Monastery Heartland Humane Society Edward Jones City of Yankton River City Family Connections National Field Archery Association Thrivent Financial

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TOGETHER WE ARE POSSIBILITY UNITED WAY PROGRAMS United Way of Greater Yankton’s programs change the odds for children, families, and individuals within our community by focusing on Education, Financial Stability and Health.

IMAGINATION LIBRARY

United Way of Greater Yankton partners with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program, which delivers handpicked, age-appropriate books to children, ages birth to 5, directly to their homes.

8,600 for 750 BOOKS

With an investment from the Yankton Morning Optimist Club and partnership with Walmart, United Way of Greater Yankton’s hope was to equip all youth for a successful school year. Referred families were able to shop for needed school supply items free of charge.

40+ LOCAL FAMILIES SERVED

KIDS

ADOPT A FAMILY

In 2017, the Adopt a Family program allowed community members and to provide local children with food, necessity items and gifts during the holidays.

149 CHILDREN WITH GIFTS 55 LOCAL FAMILIES SERVED $

STUFF THE BUS

HOLIDAY BED PROGRAM

Through a partnership with Slumberland of Yankton & Knights of Columbus, bed frames and mattresses were donated and delivered to referred families throughout the community.

26 BEDS DONATED & DELIVERED $

BIG RED BOOKSHELF

Celebrating 5 years in the community, the Big Red Bookshelf’s goal is to increase book ownership by families, encourage parent-child interactions with books, involve community members in the literacy effort by donating books, and keep books circulating within the community. In 2017, the program redistributed 5,700+ books amongst 10 bookshelves in Yankton.

DELTA DENTAL MOBILE PROGRAM

United Way of Greater Yankton partners with the Delta Dental Mobile Program providing care to children who, for a variety of reasons, do not have access to adequate dental care or insurance. Last year, 36 local youth were served. 61% of clients suffered from tooth decay.

UNITED WAY COLLABORATIONS Nobody can do it alone. Which is why United Way works to create a strong community network and positive change though collaboration. We are proud of the work of our partners and celebrate their success in 2017!

SPARK, CONNECTIONS FOR COMMUNITY SPARK is a coalition of representatives from a variety of organizations whose goal is to connect community leaders and volunteers, while gaining understanding of community needs. Members meet monthly and look for opportunities to work together to solve community issues beyond the scope of any single organization.

2017 COMMUNITY CONVERSATION TOPICS: Transportation Mental Health First Aid Addiction Employment Poverty

1,200

winter items

SPARK EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS Jesse Bailey Deanna Branaugh Nathan Johnson Angela Knodel Amy Haberman Deb Overseth Kristi Patton Sherri Rodgers-Conti Kate Schramm

Pathways Shelter for the Homeless Parents as Teachers Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, City of Yankton SDSU Extension SD Human Services Center Retired Senior Volunteer Program Ability Building Services Southeast CASA Liberty Mobility Now

SPARK EVENT: MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY, WINTER WARE DISTRIBUTION & COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR

Made possible by many community partnerships, SPARK hosted the largest Make a Difference Day project in our area, distributing over 1,200 winter ware items to over 320 individuals in an effort to keep our neighbors warm over the winter season. A resource fair also shared information on local health and human services.

SPARK EVENT: YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID

This was a FREE training thanks to a partnership with Volunteers of America and Department of Social Services.

BRIDGING YANKTON: PATHWAYS TO HOPE, HELP & HEALING United Way was proud to partner with Bridging Yankton: Pathways to Hope, Help & Healing, a newly formed suicide prevention group in Yankton with goals to: 1) raise awareness of suicide 2) remember those that have been lost to suicide 3) support local prevention efforts 4) and to support the Helpline Center’s statewide services for suicide prevention and crisis support.

STEP FORWARD TO PREVENT SUICIDE

In August, Bridging Yankton hosted an inaugural Step Forward to Prevent Suicide walk and remembrance ceremony where over 400 supporters joined efforts to raise awareness and funds. Proceeds from the event helped launch a suicide crisis texting line at Yankton High School, giving students the ability to reach out for support.

A CHANGED LIFE

you .

MADE POSSIBLE BY

400+

community members in attendance

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A CHANGED LIFE

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MADE POSSIBLE BY

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