http://www.unitedwaydm.org/RSS Feed60United Way of Central Iowa is looking for volunteers to marshal hole #5. http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=204Wed, 8 May 2013 00:00:00 -05Read the Des Moines Register’s in-depth coverage of the status early grade literacy in Iowa—including the great work by Women’s Leadership Connection volunteers.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=203Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -05Thanks to the efforts of 175 dedicated volunteers, United Way of Central Iowa’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) service filed 4,629 tax returns for lower-income central Iowans as of the April 15 federal deadline, a 32 percent increase over last year. http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=202Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -05Play and Learn is designed for you to stay and play with your child! Activities are planned for children birth to 5 years old.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=200Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -05United Way of Central Iowa has been selected by the Siemer Institute for Family Stability to partner to help families in financial crisis stay in their homes and keep their children in their current school. http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=201Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -05For exemplifying the true spirit of what it means to LIVE UNITED, Aviva USA captured the 2013 Spirit of Central Iowa Award at the April 2 United Way of Central Iowa LIVE UNITED luncheon.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=199Tue, 2 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -05The 2012 United Way of Central Iowa campaign raised $26,580,242, the highest total in the organization’s 95-year history. This is a nearly $1.5 million increase over the $25.1 million announced last year, and marks the second straight year United Way’s annual campaign reached a record for the community.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=194Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -06Iowa Governor Terry Branstad appoints Mary Sellers to the Iowa Telecommunications and Technology Commission.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=192Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -06United Ways of Iowa announced their 2013 legislative priorities for education, income and health, the building blocks for a good quality of life.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=191Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -06In addition, United Way has been named one of “Forbes Picks: All-Star Charities,” a newly created category that reflects the organization’s dedication to quality programs, community impact and organizational efficiency.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=190Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -06The award is United Way of Central Iowa’s highest honor, given annually to one individual or family who exemplify inspirational and sustained service to the central Iowa community through United Way. http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=188Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -05Pacesetters stake 2012 United Way campaign to strong starthttp://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=187Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -05Community volunteers and school staff called on homes of 303 youth who had not returned to school this fall. http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=185Sat, 22 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -05Over 1700 volunteers fanned across central Iowa September 12 for the annual United Way Day of Action. View photos of the volunteers.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=184Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -051,700 corporate volunteers will improve lives in Central Iowahttp://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=183Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -05http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=180Wed, 8 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -05United Way of Central Iowa has launched an iPhone app to connect users with central Iowa organizations seeking volunteers.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=179Mon, 6 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -05A 78-page listing of central Iowa resources to help hard-working families achieve long-term financial independence.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=178Wed, 25 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -05Going to summer camp for the first time is an unforgettable experience. For 35 Des Moines youth, summer camp also gave a glimpse of a future career as a plumber, carpenter, or sheet metal worker.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=177Tue, 10 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -05For the eighth consecutive year, United Way of Central Iowa has earned Charity Navigator’s four-star rating for sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency. http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=176Mon, 9 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -05For the eighth consecutive year, United Way of Central Iowa has earned Charity Navigator’s four-star rating for sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=129Mon, 9 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -05The Undroppable project is both a documentary and social media campaign focused on raising awareness about the dropout rate in American high schools. Both students and staff from East, the largest high school in Iowa, are featured in the project.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=175Mon, 2 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -05On this day, volunteers from around central Iowa join United Way community partners to work on one- time volunteer projects. http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=172Sun, 1 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -05Claudia Gonzalez has become the first “Whyld Girl” to graduate college. Claudia graduated from Des Moines Area Community College and has been accepted by the University of Northern Iowa to begin classes in the fall.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=171Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -05United Way of Central Women’s Leadership Connection (WLC) and 31 local companies collected 20,000 children’s books in the third annual “Stuff the Bus” drive.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=170Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 -05United Way of Central Women’s Leadership Connection (WLC) is coordinating the third annual “Stuff the Bus” book drive.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=168Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -05Drake University Beta Alpha Psi accounting fraternity, who assisted United Way and its volunteer Finance/Audit committee with financial reviews of United Way-funded programs. http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=167Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -05United Way honors 10 organizations and individuals with GIVE, ADVOCATE and VOLUNTEER recognitions.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=166Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -05United Way of Central Iowa President Mary Sellers is back in central Iowa and hard at work. Learn more about Mary.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=163Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -05United Way of Central Iowa Women’s Leadership Connection (WLC) has purchased 156 new infant cribs for local early learning centers.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=159Mon, 6 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -06United Way of Central Iowa’s 2011 campaign raised $25,084,249, the highest total in the organization’s 94-year history. http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=155Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -06United Way of Central Iowa will direct $50,000 to assist the 12 food pantries operated by the Des Moines Area Religious Council.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=153Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -06Nominations sought for the annual LIVE UNITED Recognitionhttp://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=152Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -06United Way was honored for its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=148Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -06Capital Crossroads is a five-year regional roadmap to build economic growth within a 50-mile radius of the Iowa State Capitol building.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=134Thu, 8 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -05The report says 37.9% of Iowa’s residents volunteer, giving over 93.4 million hours of service, with an economic value of $2.0 billion.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=131Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -05United Way of Central Iowa president Shannon Cofield has been honored as one of the Business Record’s 2011 Women of Influence. http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=127Wed, 6 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -05At the Target Alliance Summer Camp, students visit eight different apprenticeship training centers with local labor unions.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=126Fri, 1 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -05Summer is a great time for children and youth to learn, volunteer, get outdoors, get connected. Learn about summer activities for kids of all ages.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=124Thu, 9 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -05Looking for a way to help tornado victims?http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=122Tue, 24 May 2011 13:25:56 -05On this day, volunteers from around central Iowa join United Way community partners to work on one- time volunteer projects. http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=121Fri, 13 May 2011 09:45:26 -05Support United Way through the Principal Charity Classic Birdies for Charity® program and/or become a tournament volunteer.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=120Mon, 9 May 2011 10:07:14 -05United Way Women’s Leadership Connection (WLC) THANKS the central Iowans who donated over 5,000 children’s books in the second annual Stuff the Bus book drive. Check out the photo album from the event.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=119Fri, 6 May 2011 10:50:51 -05We invite you to get involved with the Champions Tour by becoming a tournament volunteer. http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=118Fri, 6 May 2011 07:50:27 -05United Way honors 11 organizations and individuals with GIVE, ADVOCATE and VOLUNTEER recognitionshttp://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=117Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:12:35 -05The 55+ Initiative of United Way is teaming up with Rebuilding Together Greater Des Moines for their annual Rebuilding Day on Saturday, May 7 from 8 am - 4 pm. http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=116Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:08:54 -05Support United Way through the Principal Charity Classic Birdies for Charity® programhttp://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=115Wed, 6 Apr 2011 15:59:28 -05We’ve all been shocked and moved by the images and stories coming out of Japan following last week’s earthquakes, tsunami, and now, nuclear crisis. http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=113Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:44:33 -05As a community, United Way improves lives through our focus on Education, Income and Health, the essential building blocks to a better life for everyone.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=112Wed, 2 Mar 2011 13:46:56 -06Connecting Kids with their Dreams: A Conversation with Jason Glasshttp://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=111Wed, 2 Mar 2011 06:43:29 -06The annual LIVE UNITED recognition event will be held on April 19. We honor those who GIVE, ADVOCATE and VOLUNTEER to improve Education, Income and Health in our community. This event is sold out.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=109Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:06:51 -06Every day, front-line staff at human service organizations try to assist clients with financial issues. This training will teach staff how to be more effective in helping clients change their mindsets and learn to manage money.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=108Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:01:25 -06United Way of Central Iowa’s 2010 campaign surpassed its $24 million goal.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=107Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:06:09 -06United Way of Central Iowa is encouraging Iowans to start the New Year off right by participating in Live Healthy Iowa’s 100 Day Wellness Challenge.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=105Thu, 6 Jan 2011 13:56:06 -06Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino has awarded a $250,000 Prairie Meadows Legacy grant to United Way of Central Iowa. http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=103Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:28:39 -06More than one in three central Iowa families do not earn enough income to cover more than basic living expenses. http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=101Fri, 12 Nov 2010 10:44:32 -06Learn more about United Way’s Goal for 2020 in Education and support our community’s education goal and strategies http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=100Wed, 3 Nov 2010 12:47:17 -0510 great ways to lend a helping hand during this holiday seasonhttp://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=99Thu, 28 Oct 2010 08:06:30 -05The 2010 Principal Charity Classic donated $90,000 to United Way of Central Iowa, a record contribution from the community’s premier charitable sports event. http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=98Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:22:01 -05170 volunteers and 75 school staff walked door-to-door to visit 480 high school students who had not shown up for schoolhttp://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=97Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:27:42 -05Employee volunteers painted educational-themed artwork on the sidewalk leading to the Des Moines Health Center.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=94Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:58:06 -05Effective at 5 p.m. on 8/19/10, the emergency shelter at Hiatt will be closing but a Local Disaster Recovery Center will be open at Logan Community Center.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=93Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:57:14 -05United Way of Central Iowa was named 2010 Best Nonprofit Organization by the Des Moines Business Recordhttp://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=91Mon, 9 Aug 2010 16:03:31 -05Iowa ranks #2 in the nation in volunteer rates, according to the June "Volunteering in America" report. http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=87Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:46:17 -05United Way of Central Iowa Women’s Leadership Connection collected over 2,500 books in the first-ever Stuff the Bus event.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=85Fri, 14 May 2010 13:01:46 -05Organizations and individuals were recognized for their work around GIVE, ADVOCATE and VOLUNTEER in our community.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=84Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:48:39 -05United Way Worldwide has honored United Way of Central Iowa with five Fleur de Lis Awards for Excellence.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=82Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:21:27 -05United Way of Central Iowa is recognized as one of the FORE Our Kids charities at The Principal Charity Classic June 1-6, 2010.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=80Tue, 13 Apr 2010 07:34:04 -05United Way commends and thanks Principal Financial Group for their support, both through financial contributions and volunteer service. http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=68Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:47:10 -06Thanks to the 40,000 central Iowans who led the way to a $24,250,000 United Way of Central Iowa campaign – especially the 7,500 of you who increased your contribution. http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=66Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:19:19 -06United Way's role is to support long-term recovery efforts to rebuild lives and communities devastated by the disaster and to address educational, financial and health-related challenges.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=65Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:40:15 -06United Way commends and thanks Wells Fargo for their support, both through financial contributions and volunteer service.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=63Tue, 5 Jan 2010 14:54:11 -06