Sioux Falls, SD (KELO-AM) The Sioux Empire United Way has rasied more than $10 million for the first time in its 85 year history.
2015 Campaign Chairman Paul Bruflat says it was a milestone campaign. He wants to thank the community for giving and the hundreds of volunteers for making it happen.
Over 27,000 individuals and 700 businesses contributed to reach the record. The money will be used by 88 partner programs across the entire Sioux Falls area, including 'Ready to Start', a five week program for kids who can't afford pre-kindergarten services.
The official total is $10,214,083.