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The Season of Giving is Here

As we pause to reflect on blessings we have this time of year, we also look for ways to spread joy to those who are less fortunate and struggle to make[..]

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United Way of East Central Iowa Names New President & CEO

The Board of Directors of United Way of East Central Iowa (UWECI) this morning formally announced the appointment of a new President and CEO. Tim Stiles,[..]

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Getting Back to Normal: Flood Next Steps

Once the threat of flooding subsides, there may be many steps to getting flood affected families and businesses back to normal. No matter where you live,[..]

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How to Get or Give Help During a Flood Emergency

There are many ways you can get or give help in the event of a flood emergency.

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Sandbag Safety Tips for Volunteers

Flood and Sandbagging Safety Tips

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Advocating for Change

Professor Robert D. Putnam was the keynote speaker for United Way’s Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 14. His comments set the context and confirmed[..]

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CEO Best Practices

This summer, United Way held a breakfast event for 55 CEOs and executives from 35 local companies. One of the goals of this meeting was to brainstorm and[..]

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School Attendance and Chronic Absenteeism

The June newsletter for Reading into Success shared an exciting update about local work to decrease chronic absenteeism. You might be asking, “what is[..]

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Summer Learning Loss

Summer is here, and students are already planning their adventures: camps to reunite with friends, pool trips and picnics outside, and family vacations to[..]

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Volunteering is What We Do

Volunteering isn’t just something United Way helps the community do; it’s also what we do!

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