UNITED to THRIVE

LIVE UNITED

Run A United Way Campaign

Many companies see their annual United Way campaign as a great way to engage employees. 

Workplace Campaigns

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Book Buddy!

Volunteer to be a Book Buddy and make a difference in the lives of our youngest central Iowans!

Become a Book Buddy

2023 Community Report

View the annual Community Report, highlighting critical issues in our community. 

2023 Community Report

What we do

WHAT WE DO

You know United Way... but do you understand what we do?

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Central Iowans are United to Thrive, and to make our community better for all.

ABOUT US

ABOUT US

We improve lives by uniting the caring power of community.

We are UNITED to THRIVE

United Way of Central Iowa's strategic focus outlines the way our organization establishes standards, sets goals, and measure progress in the community. UNITED to THRIVE guides our strategic approach as we unite central Iowans to foster a thriving community – one that is equitable, engaged, and empowered.

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THE FIVE ELEMENTS OF A THRIVING COMMUNITY

United Way of Central Iowa focuses on issues in our community that fall within the Five Elements of a thriving community as listed below. Click the icon to find specific information about that issue here in central Iowa—and how United Way uniting central Iowans to thrive.

UNITED to THRIVE

Essential
Needs
Essential Needs

Early Childhood
Success
EARLY CHILDHOOD SUCCESS

Education
Success
Education

Economic
OpportunityECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

Health &
Well-BeingHealth & Well-Being

 

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Give the Gift of Learning this Holiday Season

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Jim Brannen & Maria Volante Honored with 2023 Tocqueville Society Award

United Way of Central Iowa announced on Wednesday, October 4 that Jim Brannen and Maria Volante were selected as this year’s co-recipients of the prestigious Tocqueville Society Award.

To be...

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