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United Way of Central Iowa’s Central Iowa Works convened a meeting with area retail and service industry employers and other community stakeholders...

One in three central Iowans doesn't earn enough to cover basic expenses without support. Many struggle to find enough food to eat or a place to sleep...

Nearly every individual in prison today will eventually return to our community. Most are eager to rebuild their lives and achieve long-term...

United Way of Central Iowa has hired Stephanie Chin as community impact officer – income. In this role, Stephanie will lead the community’s efforts...

The U.S. Census focuses on federal poverty at 100% - a point where 11.1% of central Iowans cannot afford food, housing, and other basic needs. Above...

Youth in central Iowa, particularly those living in poverty, are much more likely to graduate high school and earn more money throughout their lives...

You can bring a box of hope to a family in need this holiday season.

United Way of Central Iowa commends Future Ready Iowa Co-Chairs, Gov. Kim Reynolds and Dan Houston, and the Future Ready Iowa Alliance, for the final...

The National Fund is awarding $900,000 in grants made possible through a grant from Walmart to the Baltimore Workforce Funders Collaborative, Central...

Welcoming and supporting refugees is on people’s minds these days—and in our conversations. Refugees share our neighborhoods, schools, and workplaces...