Thanks to the incredible generosity of employees from more than 25 organizations and countless individuals across the community, United Way of Central Iowa collected nearly 30,000 children’s books...
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Central Iowans are United to Thrive, and to make our community better for all.
We improve lives by uniting the caring power of 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.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of employees from more than 25 organizations and countless individuals across the community, United Way of Central Iowa collected nearly 30,000 children’s books...
Read MoreUnited Way of Central Iowa is proud to share that Dave Stone, our Advocacy Officer, has been honored with the 2025 Dr. Alma Salazar Bridge Builder Award. Presented annually by the National Skills...
Read MoreEach spring, United Way of Central Iowa brings together our incredible network of donors, volunteers, advocates, and partners to celebrate the power of community. At this year’s LIVE UNITED...
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United Way of Central Iowa is proud to have earned a four-star rating for 18 straight years from Charity Navigator, an American independent charity watchdog organization that evaluates charitable organizations in the United States. This record places United Way of Central Iowa in the top 1 percent of charities nationwide. Click the logo to review our complete evaluation.
United Way of Central Iowa has received a Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar, the world's largest source of information on nonprofit organizations. The seal is given to nonprofits who have achieved the highest level of transparency through disclosures, information made available to the public, and accuracy and frequency of updates. Click the logo to learn more.