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Get Involved

Your dollars, your time, your energy, and your passion—combined with everyone who gives through United Way of Central Iowa—can help all central Iowans have a chance to live their best lives.

Here are ways you can use your power to do good for our community:

Give

Every dollar matters as we unite to help every central Iowan thrive. Our central Iowa proudly donates more per capita to United Way than any other community in the nation!

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DONOR AFFINITY GROUPS

United Way of Central Iowa's Donor Affinity Groups allow you to direct your giving to the specific areas you care about most.

Advocate

People often hear the word “advocacy” and think of professional lobbyists. But, advocacy is much more than that. It is about lending your voice to influence policies, build partnerships, and empower individuals to champion a brighter future for all—anyone can be an advocate!

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Advocacy Initiatives

United Way of Central Iowa's Advocacy Initiatives are outlined each year at the beginning of the Iowa State Legislature's annual session.

Alongside these efforts, Advocacy is a top priority year-round as United Way forms coalitions and unifies strategies to advocate for systems-level changes to improve lives for all central Iowans.

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Volunteer

Be a hand-raiser and come together to volunteer for activities that impact thousands of central Iowans that support initiatives across our community.

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Volunteer Engagement

United Way of Central Iowa's Volunteer United initiatives engage thousands of volunteers across the community to provide assistance to hundreds of nonprofit organizations and programs.

  • VOLUNTEER UNITED Learn about the latest volunteer initiatives available through United Way.
     
  • VOLUNTEER UNITED HUB Search our database with hundreds of volunteer opportunities across the community.
     
  • UNITED 55+ Join a passionate group of seasoned central Iowa volunteers with exclusive volunteer opportunities.