Capital Area United Way celebrates successful capital campaign and those who helped make it happen

MARCH 15, 2023:

The Capital Area United Way has surpassed it’s 2022-23 capital campaign goal and supporters came together yesterday (March 14, 2023) to celebrate.

The final total of the “Do Good. Live United.” fundraising effort was over $586-thousand ($586,394.55). The goal was $560,000.

The campaign co-chairs were Karl and Joan Adam. Karl said the effort was successful because people showed up to do the work.

Capital Area United Way Board Chair Jenny Bernhard is thankful for everyone’s generosity.

Nicole Gordon will take over as board chair next month.

The Capital Area United Way handles the fundraising so its 16 partner agencies can focus on their missions to support people in need.

This year’s award honorees are:

2022-2023 Board President: Jenny Bernhard

2022-2023 Campaign Co-chairs: Joan and Karl Adam

Alexis de Tocqueville Recognition

• Membres de la Société
  • Drs. Rob and Marty Allison
  • Connie and Gary Grittner
  • Jim Mollison
• Ordre d’Egalite
  • BankWest
• Ordre de Liberte
  • Julia and Scott Jones
• Ordre de Fraternite
  • Delta Dental

Supporter of the Year: Beck Motor Co.

Spirit of United Way Business

• BankWest
• Delta Dental of South Dakota

Spirit of United Way Partner Agency: Central South Dakota Child Assessment Center

Peter de Hueck Award: Employees of the South Dakota Department of Health

Unsung Hero: Northridge Plaza, Mark and Glennis Zarecky

Bright Star Award: Slumberland

LIVE UNITED Award

• Nancy Schlichenmayer
• Gary and Connie Grittner

Exceptional Participation: Eric Raveling

Youth Volunteer Recognition: Isabelle Weller

• Weller received a $100 scholarship with this recognition.

CAUW partner agencies are:

1. American Red Cross, Oahe Chapter

2. Capital Area Counseling Services

3. Central SD Child Assessment Center

4. Community & Youth Involved Center

5. Feeding South Dakota

6. Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons

7. Growing Up Together

8. Missouri Shores Domestic Violence Center

9. Oahe Child Development Center

10. Oahe Family YMCA

11. Pierre Area Referral Service

12. Sioux Council Boy Scouts

13. South Dakota Discovery Center

14. Southeast Community Center

15. The Right Turn

16. Urban Indian Health

CAUW community impact programs:

1. Girls on the Run/Girls on Track

2. The Imagination Library

3. Delta Dental Mobile Program

4. The Lions Club Vision Screening Program

5. Project H.E.R.O.

6. Say Yes to the Dance

Capital Area United Way Board Chair Jenny Bernhard, 2022-23 Capital Campaign Co-chairs Karl and Joan Adam and CAUW Executive Director Holly Wade.
Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Capital Area United Way Campaign Co-chairs Karl and Joan Adam.
Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Capital Area United Way Executive Director Holly Wade, incoming board chair Nicole Gordon and outgoing board chair Jenny Bernhard.
Photo credit DRG Media Group.

JANUARY 23, 2023:

The Capital Area United Way has surpassed it’s 2022-23 capital campaign goal.

Executive Director Holly Wade says the “Do Good. Live United.” fundraising effort raised over $586-thousand ($586,394.55). The goal was $560,000.

CAUW Board President Jenny Bernhard says they are thankful for everyone who shows up to make the world a better place through their generosity. Wade says Capital Area United Way handles the fundraising so its 16 partner agencies can focus on their missions to support people in need.

CAUW partner agencies are:

1. American Red Cross, Oahe Chapter

2. Capital Area Counseling Services

3. Central SD Child Assessment Center

4. Community & Youth Involved Center

5. Feeding South Dakota

6. Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons

7. Growing Up Together

8. Missouri Shores Domestic Violence Center

9. Oahe Child Development Center

10. Oahe Family YMCA

11. Pierre Area Referral Service

12. Sioux Council Boy Scouts

13. South Dakota Discovery Center

14. Southeast Community Center

15. The Right Turn

16. Urban Indian Health

CAUW community impact programs:

1. Girls on the Run/Girls on Track

2. The Imagination Library

3. Delta Dental Mobile Program

4. The Lions Club Vision Screening Program

5. Project H.E.R.O.

6. Say Yes to the Dance

NOVEMBER 2022:

Capital Area United Way is half way to its goal for the 2022-23 “Do Good. Live United.” fundraising campaign.

Executive Director Holly Wade she’s happy to be at $280,000 at this point in the effort.

Wade says Capital Area United Way handles the fundraising so its 16 partner agencies can focus on their missions.

Wade says there are a couple ways to donate.

Many of the partner agencies apply for grants, which often come with restrictions on how the money has to be spent. Wade says the money they received through Capital Area United Way allows more flexibility for how the dollars are used.

CAUW’s campaign goal for 2022-23 is $560,000. The campaign will continue through Dec. 31, 2022. If you would like to donate to Capital Area United Way, you can:

• go to www.capareaunitedway.org

• mail your donation to Capital Area United Way, PO Box 1111, Pierre SD 57501

CAUW partner agencies are:

1. American Red Cross, Oahe Chapter

2. Capital Area Counseling Services

3. Central SD Child Assessment Center

4. Community & Youth Involved Center

5. Feeding South Dakota

6. Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons

7. Growing Up Together

8. Missouri Shores Domestic Violence Center

9. Oahe Child Development Center

10. Oahe Family YMCA

11. Pierre Area Referral Service

12. Sioux Council Boy Scouts

13. South Dakota Discovery Center

14. Southeast Community Center

15. The Right Turn

16. Urban Indian Health

CAUW community impact programs:

1. Girls on the Run/Girls on Track

2. The Imagination Library

3. Delta Dental Mobile Program

4. The Lions Club Vision Screening Program

5. Project H.E.R.O.

6. Say Yes to the Dance

Capital Area United Way Campaign Co-Chairs Joan and Karl Adam stand next to the CAUW thermometer sign at the South Dakota Discovery Center showing 50 percent of this year’s goal of $560,000.
Courtesy photo.