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Friday, December 15, 2023
Sioux Empire United Way is excited to announce Taryn Latza as our new Campaign Director!
After graduating from SDSU in…
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Friday, December 8, 2023
What is Sad Isn't Bad?
Sad Isn’t Bad is a Sioux Empire United Way funded program that provides free grief support for…
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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Since opening their doors in 2015, Toy Lending Library has seen continuous growth. In 2021, children and families…
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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
What is Kidstop?
Kidstop is a Sioux Empire United Way partner agency and funded program that provides afterschool and…
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Thursday, September 28, 2023
Sioux Empire United Way kicked off it's 2024 campaign season on September 18th with a goal to raise $9,416,532. With…
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Friday, May 19, 2023
For the past ten years, Randy Knecht has volunteered in multiple roles for Sioux Empire United Way. However, this year…
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Thursday, May 11, 2023
Mothers are often referred to as the backbone of their families, and many times, they extend their nurturing instincts…
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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Everyone has a dream. Thanks to your support of Sioux Empire United Way, you are helping make dreams come true every…
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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
One might say Jody has worn many hats for United Way. In her early 20’s, she began volunteering while working at a…
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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Cassi Severson has been serving as the Campaign Associate for the Sioux Empire United Way since February 2023. Raised…