Happy Halloween!

Check out our short Halloween message for some spooky facts! Stop by our office between now and Monday with a campaign packet, and you might just get a treat. Happy Halloween to all!

Bright Ideas

Active Generations

Active Generations employees celebrated Homecoming Week as a part of their campaign. In addition to a rally, employees also participated in a “where did they graduate from” quiz, held a spiritwear contest and ended the week with a graduation ceremony—complete with a keg…of root beer! All the activities got them into the spirit of giving—Active Generations had 100% participation, including 4 Rising Heart givers and 3 Heart Club members.

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Volunteer Spotlight

Name: Jon Coyne
Company: Wells Fargo
Volunteer Role: Medium Firms Campaign Section Chair
# Years UW Volunteer: 5

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When I learned the Sioux Empire United Way...

"provides services and programs for the communities surrounding Sioux Falls,"

I thought this was “Pretty Awesome”.

“My Hero” when I was a freshmen in high school...

"was my Grandfather because I loved listening to his stories about growing up in the old days."

Name: Shelly Johnson
Company: Lawrence & Schiller
Volunteer Role: Medium Firms B Team Chair
# Years UW Volunteer: 15+

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When I learned...

"what a well-oiled machine Sioux Empire United Way is, operating with a relatively small staff and over 1,000 local volunteers,"

I thought this was “Pretty Awesome”.

“My Heroes” when I was a freshmen in high school were...

"my parents, although that may not have been my immediate response when I was 14! Being the youngest of three and having “older” parents, I can look back and appreciate how they persevered through a lot of challenges to provide for my siblings and me."

For more on Jon, Shelly, and other volunteers, or to nominate a volunteer to be featured here, visit our website.