East Central Iowa Volunteer Center Celebrates One Year  |
The East Central Iowa Volunteer Center opened on July 3, 2008, to help manage volunteers coming into the area to help with flood recovery. AmeriCorps VISTA workers staff the volunteer center office and also lead volunteer groups working on flood recovery projects in the field. Approximately 15 year-long VISTA's and 40 summer associates currently work out of the Volunteer Center.
The Volunteer Center is a partnership between United Way of East Central Iowa, Community Corrections Improvement Association and AmeriCorps VISTA.
Individuals wanting to volunteer and those who need volunteer assistance can call (319) 540-4810. |
| 2009 Campaign Kick-off |
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Save-the-date for United Way of East Central Iowa's campaign kick-off on Thursday, August 27, at 11:30 am. Program begins at noon. Kick-off will be held at the Rockwell Collins Sports Complex in Cedar Rapids. More details to come!
This year's campaign co-chairs are Dennis Jordan, Priority One, and Beth Malicki, KCRG-TV9. The Pacesetter Companies include GE Commercial Financial and Rockwell Collins. |
| Sign up for the City's New
E-newsletter |
The City of Cedar Rapids is turning the "Your City" newsletter into an electronic newsletter in July. The new e-newsletter will be sent via email twice a month to citizens who sign up online at www.CedarRapidsCityNews.org.
This new method of distribution will provide for quicker, more frequent delivery and save on printing and mailing costs. |
| Earned Income Tax Credits Help Those in Need |
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The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a federal aid program for working individuals and families making less than $40,000 annually. United Way supports free tax preparation efforts which help individuals access Earned Income Tax Credits.
In 2009, 4,195 returns were completed, bringing $1.85 million back to the community in EITC. The breakdown of returns completed and EITC is as follows: AARP completed 2,860 tax returns in Linn County, which resulted in $807,841 in EITC; Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) completed 977 returns in Linn County, which resulted in $591,916 in EITC; Operation Threshold in Black Hawk County completed 504 returns for $442,533 in EITC; Iowa State University (ISU) Extension in Iowa County completed 34 returns for $10,856 in EITC.
United Way 2-1-1 was a vital part of the EITC effort by scheduling free tax appointments for those in need. | |
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| Copy Paper Needed |
| The Catherine McAuley Center is in need of paper to use for in-house copying. Any type of paper would be greatly appreciated: copy paper, outdated company letterhead, etc. If your organization has paper that could be recycled for internal copying use, please contact Amelia at(319) 363-4993 or amelia@cmc-cr.org. |
| BBBS Seeks Development Intern |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa seeks an energetic intern to assist with special projects and day-to-day development operations. Read More |
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CMC "20 Years of Transforming Lives" Picnic In July 2009, the Catherine McAuley Center (CMC) will celebrate 20 years of service to the Cedar Rapids community. Join the CMC on Thursday, July 23, from 5:00-7:00 pm for a community-wide picnic. Read More |
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Pacesetter Youth Camp Pacesetter Youth Camp is a four day camp for youth, grades 6th - 8th, that provides awareness of needs in our community and helps develop tomorrow's community leaders! Read More |
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United Way YLS Family Night at the Ballpark Members of the Young Leaders Society and their immediate families are invited to attend YLS Family Night at the Ballpark on Thursday, July 30. Read More | |
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