Watertown United Way

10/13/2026

❄️💙 Let’s keep our community warm this winter! 💙❄️

We’re excited to partner with KXLG Radio, Evolution Powersports & Marine, and Uptowne Cleaners for this winter coat and gear drive! 🧥🧤🧣

As the temperatures drop, a warm coat, hat, mittens, or snow pants can make a big difference for a neighbor in need. Help us make sure local children and adults have the winter essentials they need to stay warm this season!

✨ Here’s how you can help:
🧥 Donate NEW or gently used winter gear for adults and children.
📍 Drop off donations at Evolution Powersports & Marine, 2106 9th Ave SW, Watertown.
📅 Donations accepted October 12–31.

🎉 Bonus! Receive a 10% off winter gear coupon from Evolution Powersports with each donated item! Uptowne Cleaners will clean gently used items to help get them ready for their next owner.

Thank you to our amazing community partners and everyone who gives back. ❤️ When we come together to support our neighbors, we make Watertown a warmer place for everyone.

United is the Way! 💙

❄️💙 LET’S KEEP OUR COMMUNITY WARM THIS WINTER! 💙❄️

Help make a difference for local families by donating NEW or Gently Used winter gear to Evolution Powersports & Marine ! 🧤🧣🥾

We’re teaming up with Watertown United Way and Uptowne Cleaners to help keep our community warm all winter long!

🧥 Coats
🧤 Hats & mittens
❄️ Snow pants
🥾 Winter gear for ADULTS and KIDS

✨ HERE’S A BONUS! As a thank-you for giving back, receive a 10% OFF Winter Gear coupon to Evolution Powersports with EACH donated item!

Uptowne Cleaners will clean gently used items so they’re ready for their next owner!

Every donation makes a difference. Let’s come together, support our neighbors, and make sure everyone has a little extra warmth this winter. ❤️

Drop off between October 12 - 31st!

📍 Drop off your donations at Evolution Powersports & Marine!
2106 9th Ave SW, Watertown, SD 57201

Thanks to: Evolution Powersports & Marine, KXLG Radio , Uptowne Cleaners and Watertown Area United Way

09/23/2026

📚💛 Give Like Dolly Day is September 25! 💛📚
Dolly Parton has always believed in giving children the opportunity to dream big, and we’re proud to carry that spirit right here in the Watertown area through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library!
On September 25, join communities around the world in celebrating by supporting your local Imagination Library program.
Here in our community, children from birth to age 5 can receive a free, high-quality book delivered to their home every month. Every book helps build a love of reading, sparks imagination, and gives children an opportunity to learn and dream.
📖 Our local Imagination Library impact:
❤️ 955 children currently enrolled in Codington County
📚 8,321 books mailed to local children
🎓 4,560 Imagination Library graduates
When you Give Like Dolly, you’re helping put books into the hands of local children and helping families build a stronger foundation for their future.
📚 Want to help put more books into the hands of local children?
Consider making a donation to support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library right here in our community. Your gift helps provide free books to local children from birth to age 5. 💛
👉 Donate here: Donate | Watertown Area United Way
Let’s give a little like Dolly and help our local children dream BIG! 🌟
To learn more about Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and find the program serving your community, visit:
https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability

Give Like Dolly Day is coming September 25!

Dolly Parton believed in giving back and helping children dream bigger—and this year, we’re celebrating that spirit through Give Like Dolly Day.

On September 25, we’re inviting communities all over the world to join us in giving back to children by supporting your local Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program. Your support helps make it possible for the children in your community to receive a free, high-quality book every month from birth to age 5.

Learn more and find the Imagination Library program serving your community: imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability

09/18/2026

🦷 APPOINTMENTS HAVE OPENED UP! 🦷

We have had a few appointment times become available on the Delta Dental Mobile Bus while it is in Watertown this week!

If your child is age 0–21 and needs a dental exam, please call Teresa at the Delta Dental Mobile at 605-280-3604 to schedule an appointment.

📅 Appointments are available this week
📍 Delta Dental Mobile Bus at LATC
👧🧒 Ages 0–21
💙 No cost and no insurance is required

Please share this post with a parent or family who may benefit from this opportunity!

Call Teresa at 605-280-3604 to schedule an appointment.

09/18/2026

📣 WE’RE HIRING!
Watertown Area United Way is looking for a Community Engagement & Administrative Coordinator to join our team!
This is a full-time, salaried position that will provide essential administrative and operational support while also helping with:
💙 Donor communications & relationships
💙 Campaign activities & events
💙 Volunteer coordination
💙 Marketing & communications
💙 Community engagement
💙 Administrative support
We’re looking for someone who is organized, dependable, community-minded, and enjoys building relationships and making a difference in our community.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the work happening behind the scenes, and out in the community, to help United Way strengthen Watertown and the surrounding area.
📍 Location: Watertown, SD
🕐 Position: Full-Time, Salaried
📩 Interested in applying or learning more? Please email your resume and/or questions to Lisa Dahl at [email protected]
If you would like to receive the complete job description, please email Lisa and it will be provided to you.
Please share this post! You never know who in your network may be the perfect fit for this position. 💙

09/11/2026

https://youtu.be/wPkQfwjvsT0

🎥 Our 2026–2027 Watertown Area United Way Campaign is underway! ❤️

We are excited to share our campaign video and give you a glimpse into why we LIVE UNITED and how your support makes a difference right here in our community.

Every day, local organizations, businesses, volunteers, and donors come together to help our neighbors, strengthen our community, and create opportunities for people to thrive.

This year, our goal is $655,000 — and we know we can reach it when we work together.

👉 Watch our 2026–2027 Campaign Video and see what it means to be part of something bigger than ourselves.

United is the Way.
When we LIVE UNITED, our community is stronger. ❤️

2026-2027 Watertown Area United Way Campaign Video

09/09/2026

UPDATE — APPOINTMENTS ARE FULL! 🦷💙

We are so excited to share that all available appointments for the Delta Dental Mobile have been filled! 🎉

We are now taking names for a waiting list.

📞 To be added to the waiting list, please call 605-886-5815.

The Delta Dental Mobile will be in Watertown September 21–25, providing FREE dental care for youth ages 0–21.

The Delta Dental Mobile is committed to ensuring that financial circumstances do not prevent children and young adults from receiving the dental care they need.

💙 Care is provided at NO COST to the patient, family, or guardian.

If your child needs additional treatment, the dental staff will work directly with the parent or guardian at the time of the exam to schedule the necessary treatment.

Thank you to everyone who helped us spread the word and make this opportunity available to Watertown-area youth! We are thrilled to see such a strong response. 💙🦷

08/27/2026

WHERE IN THE WATERTOWN AREA ARE WE? 🧐📍 — Week 2!

It’s Wednesday… which means it’s time for another round of Where in the Watertown Area Are We? 👀📸

Last week, we put your Watertown knowledge to the test—and you had some great guesses! 👏

This week, we have THREE more mystery photos from around the Watertown Area.

Remember, there’s a connection! 👀

Each location is tied to one of the 28 local programs supported by the Watertown Area United Way. ❤️

Can you figure out WHERE we are?

🕵️‍♀️ Look closely.
🤔 Think about our local programs.
📍 Make your best guess!

We’ll reveal the answers later, along with a fun fact, success story, or behind-the-scenes glimpse of the incredible work happening right here in our community.

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW THE WATERTOWN AREA? 👀

Drop your guesses in the comments! ⬇️

And remember…
🚫 No cheating! 😉
🚫 No calling your favorite local expert! 😂
🚫 And definitely NO asking the person behind the camera! 📸

Let the guessing begin!

08/27/2026

We’re excited to introduce you to one of the local programs supported by the Watertown Area United Way.

Watertown Sandwich Ministry helps provide food to neighbors in our community who may be experiencing food insecurity.

And now, hear directly from the people behind this incredible ministry! ❤️

▶️ Watch their video to learn more about the difference they’re making right here in our community.

When you give to the Watertown Area United Way, you help make programs like this possible. Your gift stays local and makes a difference. ❤️

08/27/2026

Beacon Center
United Way is a true partner to Beacon Center, helping us provide critical support to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. While much of our federal and state funding is restricted to specific direct services, many essential costs of operating a 32-bed shelter fall outside those funding guidelines. United Way helps bridge that gap, providing flexible funding for the everyday expenses that keep our shelter safe, operational, and available to those who need it. United Way dollars stay local, directly supporting our neighbors during some of their most difficult moments, and we are so grateful for the support of Watertown Area United Way!

08/27/2026

Girls on the Run South Dakota
What does United Way mean to you?
To EmBe/Girls on the Run South Dakota, United Way represents what can happen when a community comes together to make a difference. Through their support, Girls on the Run is able to reach more girls and remove barriers that might otherwise keep them from participating. It’s a reminder that when we invest in our youth, we are investing in the future of our entire community.

Tell us about one person whose life was changed because of your program.
One of the most meaningful parts of Girls on the Run is seeing a girl discover confidence in herself. I think of a girl who came into the program feeling a little unsure of herself and, over the course of the season, began speaking up, trying new things, encouraging her teammates, and believing in what she was capable of. By the end, it wasn’t just that she crossed the 5K finish line—it was the confidence she carried with her. That is the kind of transformation that makes Girls on the Run so special.