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To learn more, visit the [Thriving Workforce website](https://www.unitedwaydm.org/thriving-workforce-for-employers). # Powered by Purpose Partners [![UWCI-Color-RGB-1](https://www.unitedwaydm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/UWCI-Color-RGB-1.png?width=120&name=UWCI-Color-RGB-1.png)](https://www.unitedwaydm.org) United Way of Central Iowa fights for the health, education, and financial stability of all central Iowans. For over 100 years, United Way of Central Iowa has brought together nonprofits, businesses, government, community leaders, volunteers, and more to identify and tackle central Iowa’s toughest challenges. ![Navigate_drk_logo](https://www.unitedwaydm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Navigate_drk_logo.png?width=500&name=Navigate_drk_logo.png) Navigate helps clients provide a flexible and configurable wellbeing platform that allows them to better communicate and engage with their employees. Clients come to Navigate when they want to have thorough Account Management support, detailed communications, and holistic resources to help employees and spouses deal with the stressors in their life.   [![ethos-Final-Logo_Full-Color](https://www.unitedwaydm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/ethos-Final-Logo_Full-Color.png?width=120&name=ethos-Final-Logo_Full-Color.png)](https://www.holmesmurphy.com/our-specialties/organizational-engagement/) EthOs works with organizations to enhance the employee experience by empowering their employees to bring their best self to work every day and fully engage in the organization’s purpose. Our approach is to bring together all areas of wellbeing to look at the whole employee and how we can impact their wellbeing. [![Project Iowa Logo](https://www.unitedwaydm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Project%20Iowa%20Logo.png?width=81&name=Project%20Iowa%20Logo.png)](https://www.projectiowa.org/) Project IOWA is a non-profit organization that offers support and training services to Iowans seeking better careers. We believe that everyone has something of value to offer and has the potential to improve their own lives, no matter what their circumstances or background.     # "It’s not enough to have lived. We should be determined to live for something." *Winston S. Churchill* # Contact Us # Recent Blog Posts [Purpose In Retirement Planning](https://www.unitedwaydm.org/powered-by-purpose-blog/purpose-in-retirement-planning) posted at October 12, 2022 at 9:21 AM by Jessica Nelsen *This blog was based off the September 2022 Powered by Purpose Speaker Series event presented by **Steve Whitty and Dr....* [Read More](https://www.unitedwaydm.org/powered-by-purpose-blog/purpose-in-retirement-planning) [![UWCI-WhiteRev-1](https://www.unitedwaydm.org/hs-fs/hubfs/belch.io/template-assets/UWCI-WhiteRev-1.png?width=100&name=UWCI-WhiteRev-1.png)](https://www.unitedwaydm.org/home-test)Powered by Purpose is an initiative of United Way of Central Iowa. We are fostering an equitable, engaged, empowered community that is UNITED to THRIVE. 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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 Transparency](https://www.unitedwaydm.org/hubfs/profile-PLATINUM2019-seal.svg)](https://www.guidestar.org/profile/42-0680425)United 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. © 2019 United Way of Central Iowa. All Rights Reserved. [**](https://twitter.com/UnitedWayCI) [**](http://www.facebook.com/UnitedWayofCentralIowa) [**](http://www.linkedin.com/company/61568) [**](https://www.flickr.com/photos/unitedwayofcentraliowa/) [**](http://www.youtube.com/user/UWofCI)