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The Dirty Side of Diapers

Learn more about Women United’s Diaper Drive & why it’s crucial for our community.

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Introducing Impact Report Cards

For many years, United Way of East Central Iowa (UWECI) has utilized report cards to record and distribute data from partner agencies. It was a way for[..]

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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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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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WLI Luncheon: 2018 Event Recap

We held our annual Women's Leadership Initiative (WLI)Luncheon on Wednesday, May 23 at theCedar Rapids Country Club.

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Deep Dive: Mental Health

Alexa Ravetti is our student intern from the University of Minnesota. Read about her work with our Community Building team as she researches mental health[..]

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5 Holiday Health & Well-Being Tips

Why doesn’t it feel like the most wonderful time of the year for everyone?

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We Fight for Health: Our Partnership with FamilyWize

FamilyWize announced local community members have saved $67,032 in fiscal year 17 on prescription heart disease, diabetes, and mental health medications[..]

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Power of the Purse 2017 Recap

 Women's Leadership Initiative (WLI) hosted its annual Power of the Purse on Thursday, August 3. The more than $22,000 this event raised goes to fund[..]

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WLI Member Spotlight: Julie Schneekloth

Julie Schneekloth is this year's chair of Women's Leadership Initiative (WLI). Read more about her connection to WLI and our community below.

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