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2018 Volunteer Award Nominations

As part of National Volunteer Month every April, we host our annual volunteer celebration event to showcase local individuals, companies, and groups who[..]

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Family Volunteer Day 2017

On Saturday, November 18, we celebrated Family Volunteer Day. Volunteering as a family teaches children that no matter their age, they can fight for a[..]

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Year End Giving 2017

Dear colleagues, neighbors, and friends:

Supporting a cause, donating, or volunteering our time often serves as an extension of our passions, beliefs,[..]

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Rockwell Collins Volunteer Events 2017

One thing we are grateful for this Thanksgiving is companies who encourage their employees to volunteer. During two days in October, Rockwell Collins[..]

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2017 Holiday Volunteer Guide

During the holiday season, United Way receives many calls from people interested in helping those who struggle to make ends meet. We put together our[..]

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Time for Art Featured Volunteers: The Knapp Family

 Shilo, Nikki, and Jayden Knapp attended this year's Time for Art event in April. The family bid a combined 264 volunteer hours for the artwork they won,[..]

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VITA Needs Volunteers for 2018 Tax Season

Help local families in 2018 by volunteering for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program! VITA provides free tax preparation and filing[..]

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2016 Flood Stories

In fall 2016, our community responded to threats of flooding throughout Eastern Iowa. During this time, United Way’s 2-1-1 service received more than[..]

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Turn the Page: Volunteer as a Reading Mentor

Reading and comprehension are the most foundational skills we can build for our children.

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Day of Caring 2017 Recap

On Thursday, May 11, we held our annual Day of Caring. Day of Caring is one of the largest organized volunteer events in Cedar Rapids.

Each year, local[..]

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