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Capital Area United Way Reaches Major Milestone
Capital Area United Way (CAUW) connects people and resources to tackle challenges across eight central South Dakota counties.
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Batteens, Capital Area United Way, Selby Community Foundation, Junior Achievement and more.
Read MoreSouth Dakota Community Foundation Awards $20,000 Grant to Volunteers of America Northern Rockies
The South Dakota Community Foundation awarded a $20,000 grant to Volunteers of America Northern Rockies to help meet the growing needs of families in ...
Read MoreKadoka Area Foundation Offered Additional Challenge Match from Casey and Kathy Peterson
Kadoka Area Foundation has received an additional $40,000 matching challenge from Casey and Kathy Peterson in memory of Casey’s late parents, Stanley ...
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