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.
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State Support for Individual Development Accounts

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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.
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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 |
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
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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.
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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 | |
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