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UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL IOWA BLOG
MOBILIZING HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS TO CREATE LASTING, POSITIVE IMPACT
United Way of Central Iowa Welcomes New Board Members, Enhancing Leadership and Governance
United Way of Central Iowa Announces Chief Financial Officer
Over 30,000 Books to Be Donated to Central Iowa Kids from Stuff the Bus Book Drive
United Way of Central Iowa: Honoring Champions & Addressing Community Challenges
Mirrors and windows: How kids see the world through books
Central Iowa Food Security Plan Unveiled
United Way of Central Iowa Releases 2024 Advocacy Agenda
Give the Gift of Learning this Holiday Season
Jim Brannen & Maria Volante Honored with 2023 Tocqueville Society Award
DAY OF ACTION: 30 YEARS OF UNITING VOLUNTEERS
ELI Donors Impact Lives of Local Students
The Lasting Impact of Mentorship
STUFF THE BUS AND ITS IMPACT ON CENTRAL IOWA STUDENTS
MADDIE'S CIRCLE IS UNITED TO THRIVE
Connecting the pieces to foster a thriving community
The Basic Income Pilot Project: How Will it Benefit Central Iowa?
Make United Way of Central Iowa a Part of Your Legacy
Do More with Your Donor Advised Fund
A Simple Form, A Lasting Legacy
5 Factors That Make Giving Feel Good
United Way of Central Iowa Released 2023 Advocacy Agenda
United Way of Central Iowa is a Pacesetter
Tim & Jess McCulloh Honored as 2022 Tocqueville Society Award Recipients
Powered by Purpose Helps Organizations Identify Their Purpose
Introducing Our Inaugural Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer
Good Jobs Challenge Grant to fund Central Iowa HealthWorks Program
Welcome New Board Members
Summer Meal Meet-Ups Provides Free Meals for Kids and Teens
Stuff the Bus and Its Impact on Our Community
How the Macomber Endowment Supports UNITED to THRIVE
Putting the Pieces Together to Foster a Thriving Community
Double your volunteer interest by using the Central Iowa Volunteer Hub
Uniting the Caring Power of Our Community through #VAXDSM
211: Iowa’s Lifeline to Help
Volunteer Spotlight: The Season of Giving
We Launched Our Search for a Chief DEI Officer
United Way of Central Iowa is One of Four 2021 Inclusion Award Winners
Sean Vicente Honored as 2021 Tocqueville Society Award Recipient
Day of Action draws more than 700 volunteers
Athene donates 425 computers to United Way partner agencies
Get to Know Mary Sellers
Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
Volunteer Spotlight- Farm Bureau Financial Services
2021 Legislative Priorities: Sine Die and Success
23,610 Children’s Books to Be Donated to Central Iowa Kids
Volunteer Spotlight: Sammons Financial Group
Mary Sellers to Return as President
Community Goals for 2020 Final Results and LIVE UNITED Award Recipients
Volunteer Spotlight: Corteva Agriscience
Volunteer Spotlight: Willis Automotive
Hy-Vee Partners with 211 Iowa to Host COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
Danielle Johnson Selected for Worldwide Leadership Program
Continuing to Fund Current and Critical Needs
Elisabeth Buck to Retire
211 Iowa Recognizes its Record-Breaking Year on 211 Day
United Way of Central Iowa Announces its New Strategic Focus: UNITED to THRIVE
United Way Named Most Influential Nonprofit
United Way of Central Iowa Released 2021 Legislative Agenda
TextSupport: Central Iowa Schools Provides School District Updates & Resources
Your Wealth: Control and Compassion amid the Chaos
Day of Action 2020 Accomplishments
Gerry Neugent Honored with Tocqueville Society Award
Funding critical community needs during COVID-19 pandemic
21-Day Equity Challenge: Uniting Central Iowans to Learn and Grow
Help shape the future focus of United Way of Central Iowa
A Change to Iowa's Childcare Cliff Effect Legislation
COVID-19’s Impact on Capitol Park Early Learning Center
Who was Alexis de Tocqueville?
Bright by Text Supports Local Families with Young Children
Americans with Disabilities Act
Summer Meal Meet-Ups Offers Free Meals to Anyone Ages 18 and Under
Why Pride Month Matters More During a Pandemic
Civic Action is Community Action
You Can Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19 with a Donation to Healthier Together - It's a Win for All initiative
Iowa Nonprofit Recovery Coalition Receives 388 Signatures on Letter of Support to the State Legislature
Cottonelle and United Way Worldwide #ShareASquare with Iowans
Announcing Progress toward the Community Goals for 2020
Four Free Reading Resources for Kids at Home
Create a Stimulus Money Stability Plan
Give Thanks to Our Front-line Workers
How Will You Raise Your Hand?
Please Pass the Love: Connect with Students to Promote Mental Health
Why Everyone Should Know About 211
Percentage of Self-Sufficient Central Iowans Increased in 2018
4 Reasons Volunteering is the Best New Year's Resolution
Supporting a Community That Cares
Children in crisis: A new mental health response for central Iowa
The Power of Giving
Rich and Kim Willis honored with Tocqueville Award
4 insights from a Loaned Executive
Starting Small: A Guide to Giving to Charity and Making a Difference
The Power and Promise of Women United
Summer job gives youth experience for the future
10 Ways to Boost your United Way campaign by 10 percent
4 ways to give back when you retire
211 Iowa coalition launches free 211 app
United Way announces progress toward Goals for 2020
Central Iowa partnership launches Housing Interpretation Hotline
Suku Radia selected to help major giving strategy
How you can improve mental health in central Iowa
11 ways you can fight poverty in central Iowa
10 New Year's Resolutions to Make Central Iowa a Better Home for All
More central Iowans are financially self-sufficient
Best Charitable Gifts to Make in 2018
Give back with books this holiday season
Nora Everett honored with Tocqueville Award
5 Ways to Improve Health in Your Community
How Does Giving to United Way Benefit You?
READ to SUCCEED makes gains in student achievement in two years
Sweet 16 years of impacting young children in central Iowa
Farmers' Market program increases access to healthy foods
$1.8 million grant will support individuals returning from prison
United Way welcomes five board members
Opportunities to grow retail industry workforce in central Iowa
10 facts you should know about poverty in central Iowa
Central Iowa’s graduation rate increases to all-time high
Why hire someone with a criminal record?
Stephanie Chin named Community Impact Officer of Income
What is poverty in Des Moines and across the region?
Healthy choices count for kids and families
Give where you live on #GivingTuesday
Holiday Volunteer Opportunities: 5 Ways to Give as a Family
3 Youth Career Readiness Programs in Des Moines
United Way of Central Iowa earns top rating from Charity Navigator
Donate food for families in need during the holidays
Central Iowa students need to see many paths to success
Remarkable reading results for 4-year-olds
The Food Issue No One Talks About
Tom Mahoney honored with prestigious Tocqueville Award
UWCI Commends Future Ready Iowa Policy Recommendations
Central Iowa Works to advance retail careers with grant
5 Ways to Welcome Refugees to Central Iowa
National expert to discuss central Iowa's health
The numbers behind central Iowa's health
What Life is Like After Prison
Day of Action unites 4,500 community volunteers
Day of Action to engage 4,500 volunteers in central Iowa
10 Ways to Throw an Unforgettable Campaign Event
Live Local, Give Local
Meet the 2017 United Way Campaign Loaned Executives
4 Steps to Transforming Our Community
4 Reasons to Join United Way's LINC
4 Ways United Way Supports Middle School Students
Central Iowa's most generous donors
8 Issues We Fought for in 2017
Renée Miller named Chief Community Impact Officer
United Way Board of Directors Welcomes Six New Members
Johnson Named OpportUNITY Program Director
The sun shines on Literacy Solstice
Make Reading Together Part of Your Summer Fun
Des Moines receives All-America City Award for education work
Exercise Equipment at Park Promotes Community Health
Summer Food Service Program Kicks Off in Des Moines
Bridges to Success Celebrates 80 Students at Graduation
Vision to Learn Provides Glasses to Students to Improve Learning
This Is How Central Iowa Lives UNITED
LIVE UNITED celebrates community impact and presents awards
Students make gains in reading through Read to Succeed
4 Reasons to Step Up Your Volunteering
Governor Branstad signs bill expanding pathways for high school equivalency diploma
5 Things You Need to Know About Affordable Housing
Stuff the Bus with books for kids
United Way of Central Iowa announces leadership transition
United Way Welcomes New Chair's Group Companies
Turn Spring Break into a Give-Back Week
5-2-1-0 Builds Healthy Habits with Kids
Central Iowa outpaces nation in improving well-being
United Way and Bankers Trust Celebrate 100 Years in Central Iowa
United Way Celebrates 100-Year Partnership with Principal
3 Tips for Contacting Your Legislator
LIVE UNITED Award Nominations Open
100 Moments from United Way's 100 Years
United Way's 100th Year Celebration Recognizes Community Impact
Youth Career Readiness Programs Address Poverty in Central Iowa
6 Ways to Straighten Out Your Finances in 2017
5 Reasons to Get Your High School Equivalency & How to Do It
3 Steps to Free Professional Tax Preparation
Join us in advocating for central Iowans
Sarah Welch Joins UWCI Strategic Communications Team
Pilot program examines whether access to public transit improves school attendance
United Way of Central Iowa Appoints New Advocacy Officer
Give Back with Books in 2016
Bring HOPE to a family in need this holiday season!
United Way of Central Iowa Receives Largest Grant in 100-Year History
5 Reasons You Should Give to United Way of Central Iowa
Holiday Helping Hand
2-1-1 Celebrates I&R Day
2016 Tocqueville Society Award: Lynn Graves
5 Myths About Missing School
10 Steps to a Community Garden
Child Care Q&A: Why Providers Need an Assist
Stacking the Deck Against ACEs
You Say Potato: The Telligen Giving Garden
11 Things You Need to Know About Refugees in Iowa
A Refuge for New Iowans
Meet the 2016 Loaned Executives
Buddy Up with a 4-Year-Old
Hunger Doesn't Take a Vacation
Solheim Cup benefits READ to SUCCEED