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Time for Art: 2018 Event Recap

On Friday, April 27, we held our event, Time for Art: A Celebration of Volunteers, at the Cedar Rapids Marriott.

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VIP Spotlight: Jen Moreland

Jen Moreland and her colleagues from Raining Rose signed up to participate in the Volunteers in Proficiency (VIP) program. Read more about VIP and how you[..]

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WLI Member Spotlight: Heather Dee

Heather Dee is an active member of our Women's Leadership Iniative (WLI) and part of the group's Steering Committee. Learn more about Heather and why she[..]
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Deep Dive: Mental Health

Alexa Ravetti is our student intern from the University of Minnesota. Read about her work with our Community Building team as she researches mental health[..]

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Time for Art: New Artist Spotlight

Each year, local artists donate their photography, sculptures, paintings, and more to our Time for Art event. This year, we have many new artists helping[..]

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New YLS Chair: Whitney Pino

Get to know Whitney Pino, Van Meter, 2018 YLS Chair.

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Game Changers: A Year in Review Recap

On Thursday, March 8, we held our event, Game Changers: A Year in Review, at the Cedar Rapids Marriott. Game Changers work to break the cycle of poverty[..]

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AmeriCorps Week: What YAA Means to Me

AmeriCorps Week is a celebration of all things AmeriCorps—from programs and organizations that make this national service initiative possible in thousands[..]

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Thanks for Joining the Fight: Week of Thanks 2018

Every February, we dedicate a week to thanking all of our donors and supporters across East Central Iowa. Our Week of Thanks this year is February 19-23.[..]

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11 Facts for 2-1-1 Day 2018

United Way 2-1-1is a free, confidential information and referral helpline and website available 24/7. From homelessness to healthcare, 2-1-1 can help[..]

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