Your dollars, your time, your energy, and your passion—combined with everyone who gives through United Way—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

GIVE

Every dollar matters in the fight to improve the lives of central Iowans. Our community proudly gives more per capita to United Way than any other city in the nation. 
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 20,000 volunteers each year who give their times, talents, and influence to many projects that make our community better.

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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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