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Helping support the local economy by promoting the towns appeal through tourism advertisement, local events, local educational opportunities, growth and expansion. Elevating the outlook on the future and respecting the past.

Provides a positive, loving environment, programming and community for young adults regardless of their faith background.

Through its community-wide fundraising efforts, the Capital Area United Way helps to support 35 programs and services offered through 14 local United Way funded agencies. Supports Community Impact Programs that help improve the lives of people affected by issues such as health, income and education. Programs include Girls on the Run/Girls on Track serves girls in 3-8th grade and helps prepare them for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. Imagination Library provides free books to children, ages 0-5, who reside in Hughes and Stanley counties. Mobile Dental Program helps children who don't have access to dental care. Project H.E.R.O. provides milk tickets and emergency transportation tickets to students to ensure they are healthy and able to get to school on time, and ready to learn; and the Lion's Club Vision Screening. Serves as a connecting place for volunteer opportunities. Agencies share that information through a publication in the paper called Volunteer Connections, as well as in the high school newspaper. Also, helps connects groups looking for a project with agencies needing volunteers.

Provides the following services: adoption, surrender, reduced cost microchip (by appointment only) animal abuse Investigation, and volunteer services.

Eligible library card holders can check out books, DVDs, audiobooks, games, puzzles, tool kits, park and museum passes, fishing kits, and disc golf equipment. Access eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, and streaming videos through the library's digital collections. Use computers or Wi-Fi, or print from home using the mobile printing app, and pick up prints in the library or at the drive-thru window. Get help with mobile devices - iPads, Kindles, smart phones, etc. Use the library's makerspace to laser engrave, print custom stickers, poster, banners, 3D printing, and more. Enhance job skills or get homework help using the library's online learning resources. Participate in library events for all ages. Get library services at the library's bookmobile throughout the community. The Home Delivery Program helps those in the community gain access to library materials. Provides personalized selections delivered to the patron in their residence. There is no cost for this service. Delivery is limited to residents who live within Rapid City Area School District inside Pennington County. ​Other services include test proctoring, no-cost notary services, faxing, reference assistance, local history resources, and dial-a-story. Meeting and study rooms are also available. Contact in person, by phone, email, or chat through the library's website.

Offers information and referral for community services.

• Emergency services based on availability and qualifications for the following:

Emergency short term lodging Gas / Transportation for out-of-town medical appointment or stranded motorist In-state one-way bus ticket Utility assistance electric, water, or gas with a disconnection notice Rental assistance with an eviction notice Prescription / medications Clothing Personal hygiene items Formula Disposable diapers

• Emergency food based on availability and qualifications, including the:

BackPack food program Pierre and Ft. Pierre food pantry Senior food box program

• Holiday meals

ie. Thanksgiving Basket - package containing ingredients to make a meal along with a frozen turkey Volunteer opportunities Distributor of The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is provided by USDA through the State of South Dakota. Only requirement - individual must fall under TEFAP guidelines. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Promotes and protects the interests of its members in many ways including hosting local events and working to increase traffic into the town.

Workers on Wheels (WOW) is a service to assist individuals with rides to and from doctor appointments and grocery store. Workers on Wheels does not provide emergency/crisis services.

Fundraising for programs that emphasize areas of education, financial stability and health in Lake, Miner and Moody counties. Focusing on the building blocks for a good life and a strong community. Services include: information on community events, information on community resources, information on volunteer opportunities, grants for community non-profits, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, and Dakota Smiles Dental Program.

Provides support, information, and referrals for people living with epilepsy, including possible resources to help with medication costs, support groups, find-an-epilepsy-specialist, help finding a seizure safety or detection device and information about services and programs serving the epilepsy community.

United Way & Volunteer Services of Greater Yankton connects with community needs through various needs including but not limited to Day of Caring, Toys for Kids, Big Friend Little Friend, Big Red Bookshelf, Imagination Library, and more.

Supporting the community of Vermillion through information on community events, information on community resources, including volunteering, grants for community non-profits, and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.

Members of the Pierre Senior Center enjoy friendship through weekly potlucks which include entertainment from musicians and speakers, Tuesday rolls & coffee, pool, bingo, and cards. The building is used by AARP for income tax preparation for seniors and low-income families/individuals. Flu shot clinics are held here. The facility can be rented for events such as receptions, banquets, meetings, family gatherings, etc. Seats up to 150 with 8 per table. Bus trips are offered two - three times per year. Follow Pierre Senior Center Facebook. Volunteer opportunities - assist with serving weekly potluck, making rolls for Tuesday coffee, and other activities such as serving special meals, gathering raffle ticket prizes and selling raffle tickets, and helping with the rummage sale.

The Sioux 52 Mentorship Initiative seeks to unify Sioux Falls area non-profit, business, and faith communities in order to create a universal, significant and long-lasting commitment to mentoring in our city. The goal is to recruit 5,200 mentors by 2026 and for the City of Sioux Falls to become known as the City of Mentoring. Mentoring in our community truly makes a difference and changes lives for the better. Sioux 52 is a collaboration between the City of Sioux Falls, Helpline Center, the Downtown Rotary Club of Sioux Falls, Lawrence & Schiller as well as business leaders and mentoring organizations in the Sioux Falls region.

The Helpline Center's Volunteer Connections Program serves as the Volunteer Center for the Sioux Falls and Black Hills area by providing the critical link between those who want to volunteer and the agencies that need them. The online volunteer database, https://volunteer.helplinecenter.org/, has hundreds of volunteer opportunities listed for area nonprofits. Call 211 or fill out the Volunteer Updates Form for volunteer options that match your interests and the time you have to give. Volunteering is a wonderful way to meet new friends, help others and make a difference in your community.

Offers a free meal and fellowship to anyone who attend. Churches, Community Groups, Service Clubs, and School Groups are welcome to volunteer to provide, prepare, and serve those who come to eat. The United Church of Christ (Congregational) supports the organization by hosting a community meal every week.

Volunteer opportunities available during the United Way campaign season with the Delta Dental Mobile program or through one of the 36 local partner agency programs.

Volunteer United provides information and resources to nonprofits, businesses, and volunteers to better serve Brookings County. Volunteering is a wonderful way to meet new friends, help others and make a difference in the community.

Provides numerous educational and cultural experiences for youth and adults that include preservation of the historic G.A.R. Hall and the following arts enrichment programming: monthly gallery exhibits and lectures (free and open to the public); youth / adult art classes and programs including: kids studio, kids art camp, and artist unleashed; annual kids art fest; artists in residencies; annual summer concert series (12 concerts); annual high school art scholarships and educator scholarships; annual summer arts festival, and volunteer opportunities.

The Helpline Center's Volunteer Connections Program serves as the Volunteer Center for the Sioux Falls and Black Hills area by providing the critical link between those who want to volunteer and the agencies that need them. The online volunteer database, https://volunteer.helplinecenter.org/, has hundreds of volunteer opportunities listed for area nonprofits. Call 211 or fill out the Volunteer Updates Form for volunteer options that match your interests and the time you have to give. Volunteering is a wonderful way to meet new friends, help others and make a difference in your community.