Donation drive for HOPE for Stable Families

United Way of Central Iowa is collecting household cleaning products, gift cards, and an assortment of housewares for 42 families in need this holiday season. The families served are part of HOPE for Stable Families HOPE works with central Iowa families each year to set goals, remove barriers, and find support in moving out of poverty to long-term financial stability. 


Sign-up to donate household cleaning items, gift cards, or various housewares:

Use the following links to indicate the items you intend to donate:

 


Drop off your donations at United Way between Monday, December 2 – Thursday, December 4:


    • In-person drop-off: Anytime December 2–4, at United Way of Central Iowa, 1111 9th Street, Suite 100, Conference Center, Room E 515-246-6500. There will be instructions signage at the security desk. The office is open
      8 a.m.– 5 p.m. 

    • By appointment: If needing to drop off on Thursday, December 5, please contact Sarah Underwood at sarah.underwood@unitedwaydm.org to arrange a time. 

Thank you to our sponsors:

Global Atlantic

 

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Holidays United Coloring Page

Download this free companion coloring page designed by local artist Mujo Ramic for your kids to color during the event while they're listening. Mujo, a Bosnian native, is Creative Services Manager with United Way of Central Iowa.

Holiday coloring sheet


Learn About Winter Celebrations Around the World

As a way to continue learning about winter celebrations from cultures around the world, consider finding this picture book at the library or buying a copy. Lights of Winter by Heather Conrad is recommended for ages 3 - 9 and includes information on Solstice, Yule, Christmas, Kwanza, Hanukkah, Teng Chieh, Diwali, Soyal, Las Posadas, Zagmuk, and Saturnalia.

Lights of Winter