Susan had been living out of state with her husband and three children. She had been a domestic violence victim since the beginning of her marriage. As[..]
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Javen is a student that we saw huge gains from during the Kids On Course Program.
United Way of East Central Iowa (UWECI) celebrated its centennial anniversary in 2014. As we prepare for our 105th campaign, learn more about our[..]
During spark*5’s (strong parents and ready kids by age five) development, stakeholders used Economic Mobility Pathway’s (EMPath) Bridge to Self-Sufficiency
Today, June 13, 2018, marks the 10th anniversary of the 2008 flood cresting 31.12 feet in Cedar Rapids, IA. Floodwaters affected roughly 5,390 houses,[..]
We held our annual Women's Leadership Initiative (WLI)Luncheon on Wednesday, May 23 at theCedar Rapids Country Club.
Did you happen to spot CJ at your local Hy-Vee, school, or maybe on the back of a city bus last month? CJ is the main character in Reading into Success’[..]
Every May, UWECI hosts Day of Caring, one of the largest organized volunteer events in Cedar Rapids. This year marked our 25th Day of Caring.
“It was so encouraging when the teacher shared with me one of my reader’s score improvements since meeting together! We’re making a difference!”