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Rent/Utility Assistance Coordination System Takes Root After Derecho

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA — Another community collaboration is taking root in Eastern Iowa, thanks to efforts from United Way of East Central Iowa (UWECI) and[..]

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Statewide COVID-19 Financial Impact Study Results Released

Low-income families have suffered disproportionate struggle to pay for basic essentials – more than half report loss of income or increased expenses due[..]

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Revolving Loan Fund Helps Homeowners Repair Derecho Damage

Read more about a community collaboration that will continue to help with long-term recovery repairs in Eastern Iowa.

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Giving Back to Eastern Iowa Post-Derecho

Learn how UWECI is connecting those in need to life-changing resources.

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Project ReConnect Adds Housing Repair Assistance

Read more about a community collaboration that has expanded for long-term recovery repairs.

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LAP-AID: A Force Behind Derecho Recovery

Learn more about LAP-AID’s role in helping our community in the days and weeks following Iowa’s derecho storms.

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A Beacon of Light During Derecho 2020

Our community changed in an hour. Here’s how United Way is connecting the dots to help our community recover.

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Restoring Power Through Project ReConnect

Learn about United Way’s role in a partnership to help restore power to low-income families in Eastern Iowa.

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Putting 'Unity' in Community

Learn how United Way is helping people and organizations across the community.

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LAP-AID Creates Resource Sheet for COVID-19

Learn more about this new easy-to-use resource for people looking for assistance during COVID-19.

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