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Community Engagement and Equity

“Nothing about us without us is for us.” I heard this saying within the first 30 minutes of the Nexus' Community Engagement Institute (NCEI) I attended[..]

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Living United: Engaging College Students

United Way of East Central Iowa has worked with students from many different colleges and universities in the surrounding area and various disciplines for[..]

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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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Homelessness in Our Community: Point-in-Time Report

Homelessness continues to be an issue here in East Central Iowa.
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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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5 Steps to a Free Tax Return

Do you want to complete and file your federal and state income taxes for free? You can do just that if you qualify for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance[..]

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Staff Spotlight: Jessica Whitfield

Welcome to United Way of East Central Iowa, Jessica!

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MLK Day of Service 2018

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day this year, United Way of East Central Iowa (UWECI) integrated volunteerism into a Day of Service.

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WLI Member Spotlight: Mindy Olson

Mindy Olson, Paulson Electric, is an active member of our Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI). As part of the WLI Advocate Committee, she and other[..]

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Financial Stability Goal Update

UWECI Makes Progress toward 15% Financial Stability Goal

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