As United Way of Central Iowa forms and executes strategies to benefit central Iowans, we work closely with hundreds of nonprofit organizations, agencies and other programs to align and coordinate our work.
This approach allows the greatest potential impact on some of the most difficult issues facing our community, and ensures everyone involved is aware of those around them who are working toward the same goal. The following programs receive funding, strategic collaboration and other assistance from United Way of Central Iowa. The annual investment process involves a rigorous application, goal-setting and results review led by a panel of qualified expert volunteers and supported by United Way Staff.
Al Exito:
Al Exito - Des Moines
Al Exito - Perry High School
Al Exito - Movimiento
Art Force Iowa:
Creative Pathways
DSM Heroes
Bidwell Riverside Child Care Center:
Quality Early Learning Center
Big Brothers Big Sisters:
Community Based Mentoring
Boy Scouts of America:
After School Scouting
Boys and Girls Club of Central Iowa:
Hiatt Programming
McCombs Extension Club
Youth Development Programs
By Degrees Foundation:
Dreamer Academy at Findley
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa:
Community Center Programs
Capitol Park Early Learning Center:
Quality Early Learning Center
Child Abuse Prevention Council:
Parent/Guardian Education
Children & Families of Iowa:
Quality Early Learning Center & Therapeutic Support
Teddy Bear Town
Children & Family Urban Movement:
Literacy for Life
City of West Des Moines:
Youth Justice Initiative
Dental Connections:
Smile Squad
Des Moines Public Schools:
Community Liaison
Community Schools & Family Support Svcs.
Early Leadership Initiative
Flexible Graduation Pathways
Keys to Success
Licensed Social Worker
RunDSM
Everybody Wins! Iowa:
Power Read/Power Lunch
EveryStep:
Child Care Nurse Consultant
Community Literacy Specialist
Community Literacy Support (Play & Learn)
Developmental Screening/First Five
Nurse Family Partnership
Play & Learn
Genesis Youth Foundation:
West Des Moines Pilot
Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa:
Girl Scout Leadership Experience
Grand View Child Development Center:
Quality Early Learning Center
Greater Altoona Community Service Campus:
Kids Klub
Hispanic Educational Resources, Inc.:
Conmigo Quality Early Learning Center &
Support
Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children:
Early Childhood Quality Initiative
TEACH
WAGE$
Iowa Jobs for America's Graduates:
iJAG
Isiserettes Drill & Drum Corps:
Drill and Drum Corps
ISU Foundation:
Science Bound
ISU Extension:
Dallas & Warren County Reach for the Stars
Johnston Partnership for a Healthy Community:
Johnston Youth Mentoring Program (JUMP)
Lutheran Services in Iowa:
Parenting Initiative
Refugee Childcare Providers
Man Up Iowa:
Man Up Mentoring Program
Oakridge Neighborhood Services:
Be REAL Academy
Oak Academy Quality Early Learning Center
& Support
Project OASIS
SWAGG at Callanan
Orchard Place:
PACE
Reach for the Stars (Polk County)
Perry Child Development Center:
Quality Early Learning Center
Please Pass the Love
Middle School Mental Health Pilot
State Public Policy Group:
Enrichment Coaches
TeamMates:
Mentorship Support Pilot
United Way of Cental Iowa:
Book Buddy Volunteer Reading Program
Out of School Initiative/Summer in the City
Play & Learn
Quality Childcare Center Support & Scholarships
READ to SUCCEED
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Willkie House:
After School and Summer Programming
Wonder Years Child Development Center:
Quality Early Learning Center
YMCA of Greater Des Moines:
Before & After School Program at Waukee &
Findley
Y-Readers Program / Starfish Academy
Young Women's Resource Center:
Young Mom's Program
Youth Law Center:
Multi-Disciplinary Legal Representation
Catholic Charities:
Refugee Cooperative Program
Central Iowa Shelter and Services:
Job Training Program
DMACC:
Basic Adult Literacy Program
Adult Basic Education and Training
The Director's Council:
One Economy Financial Revival
EMBARC Iowa:
Work Ready Navigators Program
Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families:
Job Navigators
Summer Youth Employment Training
Goodwill Industries of Central Iowa:
Work Experience Program
Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity:
Financial Foundations
Self-Help Homeownership Program
Hawthorn Hill:
Home Connection Education/Employment
Specialist
Iowa Community Capital:
Solidarity Microfinance
Iowa Homeless Youth Centers:
Education & Employment Program
Post-Secondary Retention Program
Lutheran Services in Iowa:
Preparing Refugee ELL for Work and Career
Refugee IDA Partnership Program
New Opportunities:
Financial Literacy Education
Oakridge Neighborhood Services:
Adult & Family Services
Hope for Stable Families
Summer Youth Employment Program
OpportUNITY:
Community Effort to Reduce Poverty
Project Iowa:
Project Iowa Programming
Impacting the Work of Women
United Way of Cental Iowa:
Bridges to Success
Central Iowa Works
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
WeLIFT Job Search Center
Workforce Program
Youth Policy Institute of Iowa:
Opportunity Passport
Catholic Charities:
Counseling Program
Children & Families of Iowa
Counseling Services
ChildServe:
Outpatient Therapy
Community Youth Concepts:
Teen Outreach Program
Courage League Sports:
Courage League Wellness Program
Dallas County Health Department:
Health Navigation
Dental Connections:
Dental Clinic
Des Moines Area Religious Council:
Food Pantry 2.0
Eat Greater Des Moines:
Food Systems Coordinator
EMBARC Iowa:
Health Navigation Project
EveryStep:
5210 Program Coordination
Community Nursing
Hunger Free Dallas County:
Fresh Food Focus
Link Associates:
Leisure Services
Lutheran Services in Iowa:
Global Greens Urban Agriculture
Refugee Elder Services
NAMI of Greater Des Moines
Education & Outreach
One Iowa:
Reducing Social Isolation for LGBTQ Iowans
Orchard Place:
Direct Clinical Services
School Based Mental Health
Please Pass the Love:
School-Based Mental Health Outreach
Prelude Behavioral Services:
Bernie Lorenz Recovery Center
U.S. Committee for Refugees & Immigrants:
Refugee Wellness Program
Urban Dreams:
Community Engagement & Connectivity Initiative
WesleyLife:
Home Care Aide
Young Women's Resource Center:
Empowerment Services
Youth Emergency Services & Shelter:
Emergency Services for Youth
Youth and Shelter Services:
Teens Against Human Trafficking
211:
24/7 Phone Support for Human Services
Catholic Charities:
St. Joseph's Emergency Family Shelter
Central Iowa Shelter and Services:
Community Kitchen
Pathways to Permanent Housing
Children & Families of Iowa:
Domestic Violence Shelter
Des Moines Area Religious Council:
Food Pantry
Food Pantry Network Database
Hawthorn Hill:
New Directions Shelter
The Helping Hand:
Food Pantry
HOME, Inc:
Community Housing Services
HOPE for Stable Families
Iowa Homeless Youth Centers:
Housing Program
Iowa Legal Aid:
Civil Legal Assistance
Primary Health Care:
Centralized Intake
Outreach & Case Management
WesleyLife:
Meals on Wheels
YMCA of Greater Des Moines:
Supportive Housing Program
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