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VITA Volunteers

VITA Volunteers Needed for 2019 Tax Season

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Loaned Executives Make United Way Go ‘Round

It’s campaign time at United Way of East Central Iowa (UWECI), which means there’s an abundance of energy going toward raising money and awareness to[..]

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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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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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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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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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Reducing Homelessness: Willis Dady Shelter

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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Closing the Achievement Gap: Kids on Course

Javen is a student that we saw huge gains from during the Kids On Course Program.

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Centennial Campaign Throwback

United Way of East Central Iowa (UWECI) celebrated its centennial anniversary in 2014. As we prepare for our 105th campaign, learn more about our[..]

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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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