Oct 16, 2022 7:45:00 PM

Building Bridges to Success

United Way of Central Iowa and their partners help adult students achieve a high school equivalency diploma that leads to a sustainable career pathway and financial independence through Bridges to Success.

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Oct 9, 2022 8:00:00 PM

United Way of Central Iowa is a Pacesetter

United Way of Central Iowa has been recognized as a 2022 Pacesetter for our UNITED to THRIVE strategic imperative.

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Oct 6, 2022 8:00:00 PM

Tim & Jess McCulloh Honored as 2022 Tocqueville Society Award Recipients

United Way of Central Iowa announced on Thursday, October 6 that Tim and Jess McCulloh were selected as this year’s recipients of the prestigious Tocqueville Society Award.

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Oct 3, 2022 1:39:16 PM

Uniting Volunteers to Improve Central Iowa

More than 450 volunteers gave their time to 20 local nonprofit organizations on Tuesday, September 13, as part of United Way of Central Iowa’s annual Day of Action, the largest day of volunteer service in the region. 

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Aug 26, 2022 1:31:41 PM

Powered by Purpose Helps Organizations Identify Their Purpose

Powered by Purpose, a United Way of Central Iowa community-based initiative, launched The Powered by Purpose Organizational Journey, a new online program helping businesses and nonprofits identify and more intentionally share their organization’s purpose.

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Aug 22, 2022 2:35:38 PM

Introducing Our Inaugural Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer

United Way of Central Iowa has appointed Rubén Vázquez as the organization’s first Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Officer.

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Aug 3, 2022 2:56:00 PM

Good Jobs Challenge Grant to fund Central Iowa HealthWorks Program

United Way of Central Iowa has been awarded nearly $1.8 million as one of 32 Good Jobs Challenge grantees, part of a $500 million investment nationwide.

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Jul 29, 2022 3:24:33 PM

Welcome New Board Members

United Way of Central Iowa Board of Directors is pleased to announce the addition of seven members, who began their two-year term on July 1, 2022.

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Jun 1, 2022 10:00:00 AM

Summer Meal Meet-Ups Provides Free Meals for Kids and Teens

A United Way of Central Iowa OpportUNITY initiative helps ensure anyone 18 and under in our community continues to not only receive food, but nutritious food when they’re not in school.

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May 20, 2022 12:36:25 PM

Stuff the Bus and Its Impact on Our Community

Over 32,000 books will be donated to central Iowa kids from United Way of Central Iowa’s annual Stuff the Bus Book Drive.

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