On May 10th supporters of Volunteers of America, Dakotas got together with nearly 900 of their closest friends for breakfast at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.  The annual Partner's Breakfast events are the only fundraising events we host throughout the year.  This - our sixth year - was exceptional.  With support from many of you we increased our numbers in all categories.  Attendance was up, we tripled the number of new Helping Hand Society members and total giving increased.  To access a video of the breakfast click on the following link http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=878122448224725486.   In addition to the Sioux Falls event, it was the first year Volunteers of America, Dakotas hosted a breakfast in both Rapid City and Aberdeen, South Dakota.  Over 200 were in attendance at the April 17 Rapid City dinner and Aberdeen hosted more than 160 Volunteers of America supporters.  Dollars raised will be used in their community to fund continuing and additional programs in the area.

	Participants at the Aberdeen Partners Breakfast thoughtfully consider their pledges.	Speakers from the Sioux Falls Partners Breakfast pose with staff and board members from Volunteers of America, Dakotas.

We are deeply grateful for the generous outpouring of contributions to Volunteers of America.  With your help we can continue to live our mission to empower people of all ages to become healthier, self-sufficient, productive members of their communities.  We could not accomplish our mission without your continued donations and support.