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Go Back to School This Year—Volunteer!

Last year United Way of East Central Iowa (UWECI) connected more than 2,600 volunteers to opportunities in their area of interest. And now Back-to-School[..]

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2018 Sweeping for Change

United Way of East Central Iowa (UWECI) held its second Sweeping for Change curling tournament on Friday, August 13. In partnership with Cedar Rapids[..]

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2018 Power of the Purse

On Thursday, August 2, Women United (formerly WLI) hosted its annual Power of the Purse. Together, we raised $17,000 which will continue Women United's[..]

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How to have a Strong Campaign

Each year, companies rely on committed employees who volunteer to coordinate their United Way of East Central Iowa (UWECI) company campaign. Fundraising[..]

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Workplace Volunteer Programs

 Beyond the Check List: Volunteer ProgramsBring Results

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Fighting for Strong Futures: spark*5's Pilot Year

spark*5 (strong parents and ready kids by age five) finished its pilot year on June 30! spark*5 is an innovative place-based collaborative, using a[..]

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Meet 2018 Women United Chair, Kelly Lind-Daufeldt!

Kelly is this year's chair of Women United (formerly WLI). Read more about her connection to Women United and our community below.

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Meet the Campaign Chairs: Andrew, Darrel, and Paul Morf

Campaign Chairs Andrew, Darrel, and Paul Morf (of Acumen Advisors and Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC) are just getting started with this year's UWECI[..]

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Staff Spotlight: Claudette Breaux

Welcome to United Way of East Central Iowa, Claudette!

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Supporting Independence for Older Adults: Aging Services Inc.

A City of Cedar Rapids inspector visited an apartment of a gentleman who was having issues with too much garbage in his apartment and self-neglect. Rather[..]

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