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.
Education Partner 
Income Partner 
Health Partner 
Essential Needs Partner
2-1-1
24/7 Phone Support for Human Services
After School Arts Program
Summer in the City 
AlExito
Al Exito - Des Moines
Al Exito - Perry
Al Exito - Moviemento
Art Force Iowa
Creative Pathways
Street Cred Studios 
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 Clubs
Hiatt
McCombs
Youth Development Program
Camp Fire USA
Community Center Programs
Capitol Park Early Learning Center
Quality Early Learning Center
Catholic Charities
Refugee Resettlement Program
St. Joseph's Emergency Family Shelter 
Counseling Program 
Central Iowa Shelter and Services
Community Kitchen
Individual Development & Workforce Readiness
Central Iowa Works
Workforce Collaboration
Child Abuse Prevention Council of Warren County
CAPC Programming in Warren County
Children & Families of Iowa
Quality Early Learning Center and Therapeutic Support
Counseling Services
Domestic Violence
Teddy Bear Town
Children & Family Urban Movement
Backyard Boyz
Whyld Girls
Literacy for Life
ChildServe
Outpatient Therapy
Community Youth Concepts
Teen Outreach Program
Courage League Sports
Courage League Wellness Program
Dallas County Health Department
Health Navigation Project
Hunger Free Dallas County Fresh Food Focus
Des Moines Area Religious Council
Food Pantry 2.0 Health Screening
Food Pantry Network
COUNTS Database
Dental Connections
Smile Squad-Oral Health & Mobile Dental Clinic
Dental Clinic
Des Moines I Have A Dream Foundation
Dreamer Academy
Des Moines Public Schools
Community Liaison
Community School Coordinators
Early Leadership Initiative
Flexible Graduation Pathways
Keys to Success
Run DSM
SUCCESS
Licensed Social Worker
DMACC
Urban Adult Literacy Program
Bridges to Success
Eat Greater Des Moines
Food Systems Coordinator
Health Navigation Project
Work Ready Navigators Program
Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families
Center for Working Families
Summer Youth Employment Program
Everybody Wins! Iowa
Power Read/Power Lunch
EveryStep
5210 Let's Go
Nurse Family Connections
Community Home Visiting
Child Care Nurse Consultant
Developmental Screening / 1st Five
Literacy Specialist
Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa
Girl Scout Leadership Experience
Goodwill Industries of Central Iowa
Work Experience Program
Greater Altoona Community Service Campus
Kids Klub
Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity
Self Help Homeownership Program
Financial Foundation for Success
Hawthorn Hill
New Directions Shelter
Home Connection
HOPE for Stable Families
Hispanic Educational Resources
Conmigo Quality Early Learning Center & Support
HOME, Inc
Community Housing Services
HOPE for Stable Families
IMPACT Community Action Partnership
Financial Education
Central Iowa ACEs
Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children
TEACH
WAGE$
Early Childhood Quality Initiative
Iowa Community Capital
Solidarity Microfinance
Iowa Homeless Youth Centers
Employment, Education & Housing
Post-Secondary Retention Program
Iowa Jobs for America's Graduates
iJAG
Iowa Legal Aid
Civil Legal Assistance
Isiserettes
Drill and Drum Corps
ISU Extension
Reach for the Stars - Dallas & Warren Counties
ISU Foundation
Science Bound
Johnston Partnership for a Healthy Community
Johnston Youth Mentoring Program (JUMP)
Link Associates
Leisure Services
Lutheran Services in Iowa
Parenting Initiative
Preparing Refugee ELL for Work & Career
Refugee IDA Partnership Program
Refugee Childcare Providers
Refugee Elder Services
Global Greens
Man Up Mentoring
Man Up Iowa
NAMI of Greater Des Moines
Education & Outreach
New Opportunities
Financial Education
Oakridge Neighborhood Services
Adult & Family Services
Be Real Academy
Hope for Stable Families
Project OASIS
Quality Early Learning Center and Support
Summer Youth Employment Program SWAGG at Callanan
Orchard Place
CCRR Reach for the Stars (Polk Co)
Direct Clinical Services
PACE
School Based Mental Health
OpportUNITY
Community Effort to Reduce Poverty
Perry Child Development Center
Quality Early Learning Scholarships
Please Pass the Love
School-Based Mental Health Outreach
Prelude Behavioral Services
Bernie Lorenz Recovery Center
Prevent Child Abuse Iowa
Connections Matter
Primary Health Care
Centralized Intake
Outreach & Case Management
Project Iowa
Project Iowa Programming
Impacting the Work of Women
St. Vincent de Paul
Education Center Services
State Public Policy Group
Enrichment Coaches
One Economy Financial Revival
The Helping Hand
Food Pantry
United Way of Cental Iowa
2-1-1
Book Buddy Volunteer Reading Program
Bridges to Success
Community Gardens Initiative
Out of School Initiative/Summer in the City
Play & Learn
Quality Childcare Center Support & Scholarships
READ to SUCCEED
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
Refugee Mental Health Program
Urban Dreams
Community Engagement & Connectivity Initiative
WeLIFT Job Search Center
Workforce Program
Wesley Community Services
Meals on Wheels
Wesley Home Care Aide
West Des Moines
Youth Justice Initiative
Willkie House
After School and Summer Programming
YMCA of Greater Des Moines
OST at Waukee & Findley
Starfish Academy
Supportive Housing Program
Young Women's Resource Center
Young Mom's Program
Empowerment Services
Youth Emergency Services & Shelter
Emergency Services for Youth
Youth Law Center
Multi-Disciplinary Legal Representation
Youth Policy Institute of Iowa
Opportunity Passport
Options for Post Secondary Transition
YSS
Teens Against Human Trafficking
