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LIVE UNITED Campaign

United Ways across the country will be introducing a new LIVE UNITED branding campaign. This message emphasizes the increased impact we have when we come together to help those in need. We have localized the materials and will be using the new images in everything we do. We invite you to be part of the change and have an impact. Together we can inspire hope and create opportunities for a better tomorrow. That's what it means to LIVE UNITED.
 


 


State Support for Individual Development Accounts

Chet Culver signing

On Tuesday, April 29, Governor Chet Culver signed senate file 2430, a bill relating to economic development, which includes a community micro-enterprise development grant program, a river enhancement fund and an Individual Development Accounts (IDA) program.

IDA's are a proven national strategy to support individuals and families in developing financial stability. Read More



 


Quarton Society Spring Social

The William B. Quarton Society held their first annual spring social on Wednesday, May 7. Quarton Society members brought non-perishable food items to be given to the HACAP Food Reservoir. Over 107 pounds of food were donated.

Click Here to find out more about the HACAP Food Reservoir.


 


Other Links

Diversity Focus "Crash" Dialogue

 

 
 




Born Learning
 
United Way of East Central Iowa's Young Leaders Society will be launching a Born Learning campaign in the community by installing a Born Learning trail. The trail will be installed on United Way's Day of Caring and will offer fun, interactive learning games that parents, grandparents and caregivers can play with young children, from birth to age five. Read More

Upcoming Events

Women's Leadership Luncheon

The Women's Leadership Initiative will hold their 2nd annual luncheon on Wednesday, May 15 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. Read More
Day of Caring
 
On Tuesday, May 20, United Way of East Central Iowa's Day of Caring will bring volunteers together to complete over 100 service projects at non-profit agencies. Read More

Young Leaders Society Forum

The Young Leaders Society will hold their second leadership forum on Tuesday, June 3, from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. at the African American Historical Museum.

Teeing Up for United Way

Alliant Energy is sponsoring a golf outing to raise money for United Way on Wednesday, June 18, at St. Andrew's Golf Club. Read More