October 14, 2021

Our IMPACT

To date, 100 Women of Yankton has made an IMPACT in Yankton County totaling $194,350!

  • Distribution #1
    • $11,500 – Southeast CASA
    • Used funds for recruiting, certifying and training new advocates
  • Distribution #2
    • $14,200 – Clothing Closet
    • Renovated and opened a new location that is more accessible to the community
  • Distribution #3
    • $14,850 – Pathways Shelter for the Homeless
    • Improved and maintained their current facility as well as added amenities for residents
  • Distribution #4
    • $16,350 – Yankton Food for Thought
    • Provided mittens for the Sack Pack Program recipients as well as full pies for their Thanksgiving feasts
  • Distribution #5
    • $18,300 – River City Domestic Violence Center
    • Upgraded their security system to provide better protection for their clients and staff
  • Distribution #6
    • $16,600 – Lewis & Clark Theater Company
    • Used funds towards their “Raise the Roof” campaign to complete their much needed roof for their building
  • Distribution #7
    • $16,550 – Heartland Humane Society
    • Helped to purchase a van for the organization to transport animals
  • Distribution #8
    • $17,700 – Yankton Morning Optimists
    • Funds to go towards a bed build and assist in the Sleep In Heavenly Peace program
  • Distribution #9
    • $17,025 – Yankton Area Ice Association
    • The organization needs to fund a new compressor system and purchase a new Zamboni machine to maintain their ice.
  • Distribution #10
    • $17,550 – Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health Systems of Care
    • Funds will be used to create an on-site food pantry and assist families with paying for school lunches.
  • Distribution #11
    • $17,200 – Yankton Baseball Association
    • In preparation for the 2023 Legion Baseball Tournament, these funds will be used towards renovations at Riverside Park baseball field.
  • Distribution #12
    • $16,325 – River City Domestic Violence Center
    • Funds will be used to furnish the new expansion project at their facility.