Waypost

08/09/2026

04/09/2026

🍁 Happy September! As we step into a new month, here is our updated Wishlist for the items we need most right now to support our community!

If you'd like to drop off items, please schedule before stopping by to assure staff availability: https://waypost1448.wixstudio.com/waypost/blank-6

Thank you so much for your continued kindness and generosity! Every single donation makes a direct impact. ❤️

02/09/2026

✨ Employee Spotlight: Darian Ryan ✨

Meet Darian Ryan, one of our On-Call Advocates who joined the Waypost team in July 2026! Darian is passionate about helping people find a fresh start after difficult experiences and creating safer environments for individuals and families.

One moment that confirmed Darian was in the right place happened during their very first on-call shift, when a scared survivor called simply needing someone to listen. By the end of their conversation, she felt safe enough to finally sleep. That moment reminded Darian just how powerful it can be to simply show up and listen.

Darian hopes everyone understands that domestic and sexual violence can happen to anyone, regardless of gender, age, or background. Everyone deserves to feel safe, supported, and loved.

Outside of work, Darian enjoys learning different languages, has a degree in Deaf Studies and American Sign Language, and loves spending time at home with family and pets. And, of course, a good sweet blended coffee! ☕🐾

We’re so glad to have you on the Waypost team, Darian! 💜

28/08/2026

It takes a village, and right now our shelter needs a little extra community support! 💚

We are currently in urgent need of toilet paper donations to support the daily needs of our residents. Simple essentials make a big difference in helping our shelter feel safe, comfortable, and welcoming.

Two easy ways to make an impact today:

💚Drop off or ship toilet paper to Waypost.

💚Share this post! Spreading the word is just as valuable as a physical donation.

Thank you for standing with us and supporting our residents on their path forward! 🌟

28/08/2026

A huge THANK YOU to the incredible students from USD AWOL (Alternative Week Of Learning) for spending their time giving back to our community! 🌟🙌

These hardworking volunteers jumped right in and tackled some major projects with us:

🧼 Organizing the FC Closet to keep things neat and accessible

🏷️ Sorting expiration dates to help keep our inventory fresh and ready

🛠️ Building our Riverboat Days float to get us parade-ready!

We are so grateful for your energy, hard work, and dedication to serving others. Waypost is better because of volunteers like you! ❤️

26/08/2026

Happy from the Waypost team! 🐶

We love our furry best friends, but can you guess who belongs to who? Match the dog(s) to their Waypost human in the comments below! 👇

🐕 The Pups:

Zeus

Mack & Camo

Luna

Kyro

👤 The Staff:

Cassie

Rae

Michelle

Alissa

Drop your guesses in the comments and see if you can get all 4 right! We’ll reveal the correct pairs tomorrow! 👇✨

Update: Answers: Zeus belongs to Michelle, Mack & Camo belong to Rae, Luna belongs to Alissa, and Kyro belongs to Cassie!!

25/08/2026

Standing up together for a safer, stronger community! 💜

We loved partnering with the Sheriff’s Office and the rodeo crew for this year’s Man Up Crusade. Together, we hosted a booth to share resources and raised vital funds through our silent auction!

Huge congratulations to the silent auction winner and heartfelt thanks to everyone who stopped by to visit our team. Community support like yours keeps us going! 🙌

24/08/2026

What a weekend! 🎉 Huge shoutout to our incredible Waypost team for powering through Riverboat Days!

From building our float from scratch to marching in the heat, our staff brought all the energy! All that hard work paid off—we are thrilled to take home 5th place in the Non-Profit Division! 🏆

A special thank you to Destiny Hysell for hand-painting our custom red, white, and blue banner—it truly brought the entire float together! ❤️🤍💙
As well as .briggs for our vinyl banner!

Thank you to everyone who came out to cheer us on!

22/08/2026

Tonight we are back in South Dakota for the Yankton Extreme Bull Riding event. Join us in wearing PURPLE as we stand together against domestic violence and promote safe and healthy relationships in our communities. A special "thank you" to Sheriff Preston Crissey at the Yankton County Sheriff's Office for helping bring the Man Up Crusade back to South Dakota for this event.

If you or someone you know is in an abusive or unhealthy relationship, Waypost provides assistance to people who have experienced abuse, sexual assault, r**e crisis, and/or domestic violence in Yankton, County and surrounding areas.

22/08/2026

Come see us at the rodeo tonight!