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.
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24/7 Phone Support for Human Services
Catholic Charities:
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
Des Moines Parks & Recreation Foundation:
Evelyn K. Davis Outdoor Basketball Court
Eat Greater Des Moines:
Food System Coordinator
Hawthorn Hill:
New Directions Shelter;
The Home Connection
HOME, Inc:
Community Housing Services;
HOPE for Stable Families
Hunger Free Dallas County:
Pop Up Produce
Iowa Homeless Youth Centers:
Emergency Housing Program
Iowa Legal Aid:
Legal Assistance to Meet Essential Needs
Lutheran Services in Iowa:
Refugee & Immigrant Urban Agriculture
Primary Health Care:
Case Management & Outreach Programs;
Centralized Intake
The Helping Hand of Warren County:
Food Pantry
Urban Dreams:
Community Connectivity
WesleyLife:
Meals on Wheels
YMCA of Greater Des Moines:
Supportive Housing Program
Bidwell Riverside Center:
Bidwell Riverside Child Development Center
Capitol Park Early Learning Center:
Early Learning Center
Children & Families of Iowa:
Child Development Center
Dental Connections:
Smile Squad-Little Healthy Smiles
Des Moines Independent Community School District:
Early Childhood
EMBARC:
Refugee Parent Navigator
EveryStep:
5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices;
Child Care Nurse Consultant (CCNC);
Community Home Nursing - Early Childhood;
Developmental Screening and 1st Five - Healthy Mental Development Initiative;
Nurse Family Partnership
Grand View Child Development Center, Inc:
Child Development Center
Healthy Birth Day, Inc:
Count the Kicks
Highland Park Community Development Association:
Precious Beginning Children's Center
Hispanic Educational Resources:
Conmigo Early Education Center
Iowa AEYC:
Early Childhood Quality Improvement Project (ECQuiP);
Shared Services;
Social Emotional & Mental Health Services;
T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood IOWA
Iowa Congolese Organization and Center for Healing:
Early Childhood Success - ICOACH Birth to Five Program
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach-Dallas County:
Reach for the Stars Dallas & Warren
Lutheran Services in Iowa:
Healthy Families America-HOPES;
Refugee & Immigrant Child Care Provider Training
Oakridge Neighborhood Services:
Oak Academy
Orchard Place:
Quality Child Care Initiative;
Training
Perry Child Development Center:
Child Development Center
Short Years Partnership:
Child Abuse Prevention Programming
United Way of Central Iowa:
Quality Action Plans;
Scholarships;
Training;
Book Buddy
Wonder Years Academy:
Wonder Years Academy
Young Women's Resource Center:
Young Moms Childbirth Education & Doula Program;
Young Moms Parenting & Life Skills Program
Art Force Iowa:
Middle School; K-12
Big Brothers Big Sisters:
Mentoring Programs
Boy Scouts of America:
After School Scouting
Boys and Girls Club of Central Iowa:
Middle School; K-12
By Degrees Foundation:
Findley Elementary; Harding Middle School; North High
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa:
Thrive {ology}
Carlisle Community Schools:
Carlisle Summer KickStart Camp
Children & Family Urban Movement:
The Haven & Awesome Summer Days
Des Moines Public Schools:
Community Schools & Family Support Svcs.;
Early Leadership Initiative;
Alternative Pathways;
RunDSM
Everybody Wins! Iowa:
Power Read/Power Lunch
Genesis Youth Foundation:
Middle School; K-12
Gigi's Playhouse:
One-On-One Tutoring
Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa:
Girl Scout Leadership Experience
Iowa Center for Children's Justice:
Child Focused Mediation
Iowa Congolese Organization and Center for Healing (ICOACH):
Out of School K-12; Middle School
Iowa Jobs for America's Graduates:
Middle & High School Programs
ISU Foundation:
Middle & High School Programs
Isiserettes Drill & Drum Corps:
Drill and Drum Corps
Jewels Academy:
STEM Programming for Girls
Johnston Partnership for a Healthy Community:
Johnston Youth Mentoring Program (JUMP)
Latinas Latinos Al Exito Inc.:
Middle School; Program Plus
Man Up Iowa:
Man Up Mentoring Program
Oakridge Neighborhood Services:
Middle School; K-12
Perry Paces:
Before/After & Summer School Learning Center
Please Pass the Love:
Stomp Out Stigma-Middle School Program
Pursuit of Innovation:
PI-515
Sarge's WestSide Boxing Club:
Boxing for Success
West Des Moines School District:
Crestview Scholars
WeLift:
Let's Get 2 Work
Willkie House:
6UP Middle School Program;
Afterschool/Summer Program
YMCA of Greater Des Moines:
After School Program;
Summer Learning Loss Prevention Program
West Des Moines:
Youth Justice Initiative
Youth Law Center:
Youth Law
Catholic Charities:
Refugee Cooperative Program
Central Iowa Shelter and Services:
Mulberry Farm
Children & Families of Iowa:
Employment Network: Ticket to Work
DMACC:
Basic Adult Literacy Program; Bridges to Success;
Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families;
Financial Empowerment Center
EMBARC Iowa:
Work Ready Navigators Program
Goodwill Industries of Central Iowa:
Retail Sales Training;
Summer Youth Skills Training;
Warehouse/Packaging/Logistics Skills Training
Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity:
Financial Foundations;
Self-Help Homeownership Program
Iowa Community Capital:
Solidarity Microfinance
Iowa Congolese Organization and Center for Healing:
Economic Opportunity Upskilling
Iowa Homeless Youth Centers:
Post-Secondary Retention Program
Iowa Legal Aid:
Legal Assistance to Meet Essential Needs
Lutheran Services in Iowa:
Immigrant Education and Workforce Program (IEWP);
Refugee & Immigrant Economic Development Programs
New Opportunities:
Financial Education & Coaching
Oakridge Neighborhood Services:
Adult & Family Programs-Transitions
One Economy Financial Development Corp:
OEFDC Program
Project Iowa:
Training Program
The Director's Council:
One Economy Initiative
United Way of Cental Iowa:
Central Iowa Works;
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
WeLIFT Job Search Center:
Workforce Program
Youth Policy Institute of Iowa:
Opportunity Passport
AMOS:
Refugee Community Organizing
Can Play:
Can Play Programming
Catholic Charities:
Counseling Program
Children & Families of Iowa:
Behavioral Health Services
ChildServe:
Outpatient Therapy
Community Youth Concepts:
Teen Outreach Program
Dallas County Health Department:
Health Navigation
Dental Connections:
Dental Clinic;
Smile Squad
EMBARC Iowa:
Health Navigation Project
EveryStep:
5210 Program Coordination;
Community Home Nursing
Heart of Transit:
Transportation in Dallas & Warren Counties
Iowa ACEs 360:
Iowa ACEs 360
Iowa Safe Schools:
The Iowa GSA Network
Link Associates:
Leisure Services
Lutheran Services in Iowa:
Refugee & Immigrant Family Wellness Program
MindSpring:
Education & Outreach
One Iowa:
Improving the Quality of Life for LGBTQ Iowans
Outpatient Mental Health Services
Please Pass the Love:
School-Based Mental Health Outreach
Proteus, Inc.:
Healthcare Delivery in Meat Processing Facilities
United Way of Central Iowa:
Community Gardens Mini Grants
U.S. Committee for Refugees & Immigrants:
Refugee Wellness Program
Urban Dreams:
Community Engagement & Connectivity Initiative
WesleyLife:
Home Care Aide
Young Women's Resource Center:
Counseling & Therapeutic Program; Empowerment Services
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