Nov. 12, 2025:
The Capital Area United Way 2025–26 fundraising effort is almost half way (45%) to reaching its goal.
Information sent out by the organization says every donation—no matter the size— helps keep critical programs available for people who rely on them. The moments of impact often happen quietly— but their ripple effects reach across the Pierre, Fort Pierre, Hughes County and Stanley County area.
Through CAUW’s network of partner agencies and community programs, all donations help feed families, provide safe shelter, mentor children, offer resources and ensure everyone has access to the help they need when they need it most.
For more information or to donate, go to www.capareaunitedway.org.
Sept. 22, 2025:
The Capital Area United Way’s annual fundraising campaign kickoff held a week ago (Sept. 14, 2025) raised nearly $11,000 ($10,984.50).
The event included a meal, raffle drawings and watching former Pierre Governor football star Grey Zabel and his Seattle Seahawks beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-17.
This year’s theme is “United Is The Way” and they have a fundraising goal of $590,000. She says the organization helps fund 14 partner agencies that provide 34 programs and services for people in Pierre, Fort Pierre, Stanley County and Hughes County.
Executive Director Becky Spoehr says she and the CAWU board are currently making asks from business and doing informational presentations for businesses and local groups. To schedule one of them to come speak to your business or group, call 605-224-9229 or email director@capareaunitedway.org.
Sept. 15, 2025;
The Capital Area United Way kicked off its annual fundraising campaign Sunday (Sept. 14, 2025) with a meal, raffle drawings and watching former Pierre Governor football star Grey Zabel and his Seattle Seahawks beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-17.
Zabel, who is playing his first season in the NFL, also appeared in this year’s CAWU campaign video.
Executive Director Becky Spoehr says this year’s theme is “United Is The Way” and they have a fundraising goal of $590,000. She says the organization helps fund 14 partner agencies that provide 34 programs and services for people in Pierre, Fort Pierre, Stanley County and Hughes County.
Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Sept. 12, 2025:
The Capital Area United Way is holding the kickoff to its annual fundraising campaign Sunday (Sept. 14, 2025) at the Larkspur Landing Event Center in Pierre.
Executive Director Becky Spoehr says there will be fun, food and football starting at 11am.
Board President Amanda Dodson says they hope to raise at least $590,000 during this 2025-26 fundraising campaign.
For those who aren’t aware, former Pierre Governor football star Grey Zabel was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks and is playing his first season in the NFL this year.
Spoehr says Sunday’s gathering is a family friendly event.
Spoehr says CAUW helps fund 14 partner agencies that provide 34 programs and services for people in Pierre, Fort Pierre, Stanley County and Hughes County.
The theme for this year’s Capital Area United Way capital campaign is “United Is The Way.”
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