The 5 Elements of a Thriving Community are the interconnected areas of focus United Way of Central Iowa uses to create strategies and set goals to improve the lives of every person in our community.
Support the efforts of the OpportUNITY Affordable Housing Workgroup to address affordable housing and reduce cost-burdens for families seeking homeownership.
Support direct appropriations for the overall food security system and the Double Up Food Bucks program from the Healthiest State Initiative, allowing SNAP participants better access to healthy, nutritious fruits and vegetables.
Support the recommendations of the Iowa Skills2Compete Coalition including:
Lead efforts to increase affordable access to quality childcare and promote stabilization in the childcare workforce.
Support efforts to expand equitable access to broadband across central Iowa.
Maintain current investments in Future Ready Iowa, adult basic education, PACE programs, pathway navigators, industry sector partnerships, and GAP tuition assistance.
Expand PACE programs to include apprenticeships and other work-based learning opportunities.
Lead efforts to expand engagement with the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment & Training program (SNAP E&T).
Support children’s mental health and well-being by leading the Coalition to Advance Mental Health in Iowa for Kids (CAMHI4KIDS).
Educate policymakers on the importance of overall oral health in partnership with the Oral Health Iowa coalition.
Support the recommendations of the Iowa ACEs 360 Coalition (Adverse Childhood Experiences).
Learn about current legislation, committee meetings and legislators at the Iowa General Assembly website.
This website includes press releases, commentary and constituent services for Iowa’s governor.
Use this website to find your representatives in the Iowa Senate and House of Representatives, and the contact information for each.
Visit this website to find the homepage of your elected official in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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