Behind all our work, there are people like you who get involved in big and small – but always significant – ways to ensure a better future for their family and for central Iowa. 


There are many ways we all can get involved with United Way, typically within one of three categories:
GIVE

GIVE

Central Iowans proudly give more per capita to United Way than any other community in the country. Those dollars are used to improve lives right here in central Iowa.
ADVOCATE

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, and anyone can be an advocate!
VOLUNTEER

VOLUNTEER

United Way of Central Iowa mobilizes more than 10,000 volunteers each year, and every individual plays an extremely important role in making our community better for all.

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Charity Navigator four star rated charity badgeUnited Way of Central Iowa is proud to have earned a four-star rating for 14 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.

 

 


GuideStar - Platinum Seal of TransparencyUnited 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.

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