Thanks to our strong and ongoing partnership with the South Central Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO (SCIFL), we recently had the joy of delivering union-made toys and birthday cards to five United...
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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 our strong and ongoing partnership with the South Central Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO (SCIFL), we recently had the joy of delivering union-made toys and birthday cards to five United...
Read MoreIn the heart of Des Moines, a new voice has emerged to help guide United Way of Central Iowa’s Safe and Thriving Youth coalition....
Read MoreThe United Way of Central Iowa Board of Directors is pleased to announce their new Board Chair, Monica Friedman, and the addition of seven new members, who began their two-year terms on July 1, 2025....
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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.