Beginning with its founding 100 years ago, United Way has become deeply rooted in the central Iowa community.
Des Moines Business Record columnist and local historian Dave Elbert has been researching and writing about United Way's 100-year history. Read his first two Business Record columns about the local legends who started United Way:
United Way's Des Moines Roots published February 12, 2016
United Way's Evolution published February 25, 2016
Andy TeBockhorst is the co-owner of Headlight Strategies, LLC and former Chief Strategic Communications Officer for United Way of Central Iowa.
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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.