Creating Young Philanthropist

“No gift is too small, every dollar counts and is greatly appreciated,” words we often hear at a United Way training or rally. Raising over $20,000 from coin collection is just that proof too! Everyday Sioux Empire United Way is creating a future philanthropist, our Coins for Kids program is helping accomplish this within our young students.

Since 1998, Sioux Empire United Way has received campaign support from area youth through Coins for Kids. Students use small change canisters to join the community effort, in support of a beloved program, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

Each fall, small canisters are distributed to participating elementary schools, who ask their students to fill it with whatever pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters they want to contribute.  This year Oscar Howe handed out canisters to all students with the hopes they will fill with anything they can give, big or small! Canisters are due back to Oscar Howe by Monday, November 21st, 2022.