http://www.unitedwaydm.org/RSS Feed60Mary Sellers has been appointed the new President of United Way of Central Iowa. The United Way Board of Directors approved the appointment in a special meeting this morning.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=160Thu, 9 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -06United 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 -06Discover the tools necessary to make volunteers an effective and integral part of your organization!http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=157Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -06Free tax preparation for those who made less than $50,000 in 2011http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=156Mon, 23 Jan 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 -06The award is United Way of Central Iowa’s highest honor.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=146Thu, 3 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -05http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=145Wed, 2 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -05The Principal Charity Classic (PCC) will donate $96,000 to United Way of Central Iowa from the proceeds from its 2011 Champions Tour golf tournament. http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=140Thu, 6 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -05Charity Navigator, the nation's largest independent charity evaluator, has again awarded United Way of Central Iowa its highest rating,4-stars, for its ability to efficiently manage and grow its finances.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=129Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -05http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=137Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -05Capital 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 -05Central Iowans again are being honored for their generosity: our community ranks first among mid-sized communities for large United Way donations.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=130Mon, 8 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 -06If you earned $49,000 or less in 2010, you may be eligible to receive FREE tax preparation.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=106Thu, 6 Jan 2011 14:09:17 -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 -06If you earned $49,000 or less in 2009, you may be eligible to receive FREE tax preparation. You also may be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). This is your money to keep and save.http://www.unitedwaydm.org/aspx/newsdetail.aspx?n1id=14&nid=64Tue, 5 Jan 2010 15:24:34 -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