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| United Way
of East Central Iowa
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Greetings! ,
Hope 2010 is off to a great start for you! United Way of East Central Iowa kicked off the new year by hosting our Community Celebration where we announced that our annual fundraising campaign raised $10,330,000. This marks the third year in a row that we have surpassed the $10 million mark! Thank you to all of the organizations and individuals who contributed to our 2009 campaign. Because of the continued generosity of our local community, we will continue to invest in programs that empower people to become financially stable, help children and youth achieve their potential, and improve people's health. Click here to read some of our campaign highlights.
We appreciate your continued support and look forward to working with you throughout the coming year.
Lois Buntz, President & CEO
United Way of East Central Iowa |
| Student Leaders Recognized at MLK Luncheon |
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Back row, left to right: Lexi Wright, Deng Xayasouk, Trae Morgan, Dylan Martin, Jonathan Williams and Trey Hill.
Middle row, left to right: Ananya Munjal, Holly Wisnousky, Kaitlin Schlegel, Aria Polglaze-Carter, Shaniqua Ford, Maggie Schneidermann, Ieshia Brown and Hon. Renee Sneitzer (Keynote Speaker).
Front row, left to right: Daniel Tribble, Bria Lenten, Madeline Walker, Lindsey Hines, Denzell Hayes, Samantha Floyd and Bailey O'Brien.
United Way of East Central Iowa and the Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids honored 20 area middle and high school students at the annual Remembering Martin Luncheon on Monday, January 18, at the Crowne Plaza Five Seasons Hotel. The students were selected by their school administration for their volunteer work, school attendance and positive behavior.
Judge Renee Sneitzer, Administrative Law Judge for the Iowa Department of Corrections, was the Keynote Speaker for the event. Judge Sneitzer congratulated the students and urged them to continue embracing Dr. Martin Luther King's values.
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Day of Caring Brown Bag Lunch
Are you a nonprofit organization looking for volunteers this spring? Interested in learning more about United Way's Day of Caring? Bring your lunch and participate in the Day of Caring Informational Session on Thursday, February 11, Noon-1pm at United Way of East Central Iowa, 1030 5th Avenue SE. We will include tips on preparing for the Day of Caring, project ideas for your organization, discuss elements of a successful volunteer experience, and hear from agencies about their personal success stories. Agencies will also receive the necessary paperwork to fill out regarding their volunteer project. If you would like to attend, RSVP to Sue Driscoll at (319) 398-5372, ext. 22 or sdriscoll@uweci.org. |
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LIVE UNITED Contest Winners During the 2009 campaign, we asked you to share with us how you LIVE UNITED in our communities. We received some great stories! The winners were awarded a $250 contribution to the nonprofit organization of their choice. Winners are:
Kathy Good, contribution given to the
Alzheimer's Association of East Central Iowa
Janice Randall, contribution given to the Grant Wood Area
American Red Cross - Haiti Relief Fund
Click here to read Kathy and Janice's stories. Thank you to those who participated! |
| Women's Leadership "Power of the Purse" Auction Items Needed
UWECI's Women's Leadership Initiative will host its third annual "Power of the Purse" Auction on Wednesday, June 16, 2010. Members, and those interested in joining, will be invited to bid on fabulous purses and other gift items. Proceeds from this event will support women's health projects in our community. Please consider donating a purse, gift certificate and/or product for the purse auction. Purses can be new or gently enjoyed and any value is accepted and greatly appreciated! If interested in donating, please contact Jenna Flugum at (319) 398-5372, ext. 23 or jflugum@uweci.org. |
Milestones Awarded Three-Year CARF Accreditation
CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) International has announced that Milestones Adult Day Health Centers in Cedar Rapids and Marion have been accredited for a period of three years for Adult Day Services. The latest accreditation is the fourth consecutive three-year accreditation that the international accrediting body has awarded to Aging Services, Inc. This decision represents the highest level of accreditation that can be awarded to an organization and shows substantial conformance to the CARF standards. Cedar Rapids and Marion Milestones are both programs of Aging Services, Inc. |
| United Way's of Iowa
Day on the Hill Join staff, board members and volunteers from United Ways across Iowa on Wednesday, February 10, from 7-9 am for United Way's Day on the Hill. Individuals will gather at the State Capitol in Des Moines to advocate for education, income and health, and other important items on United Way's public policy agenda. Individual and group meetings with legislators to follow.
If you are interested in attending, please contact Sarah Olson at (319) 398-5372, ext. 16 or sholson@uweci.org. | |
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United Way's Small Business Initiative
Over 30 organizations participated in United Way of East Central Iowa's Small Business Initiative in 2009. Click here to view the complete list. Thank you to these organizations who committed to being part of this program! |
Free Income Tax Assistance
Wage earners who worked in 2009 and earned less than $49,000 may qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Residents of Black Hawk, Iowa, Linn and Jones counties can now call
2-1-1 to schedule free tax appointments. Persons in other counties can call to find tax preparation sites in their area. Read More |
| Habitat for Humanity
Home Team Huddle Host a Super Bowl party for your friends and family during this weekend's big game, collect donations for Habitat for Humanity during halftime, and become eligible to win fabulous prizes including an NFL weekend get-a-way next football season! Must register for your official Home Team Party Pack by this Friday to participate!
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Alzheimer's Association Family Caregiver Training
The Alzheimer's Association will host a training for family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's or other related dementia on Wednesday, February 17 and 24, from
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| Bowl for Kids' Sake
Big Brothers Big Sisters will hold its Bowl for Kid's Sake fundraising event throughout the month of February.
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| The Arc March
The Arc of East Central Iowa will hold its 13th annual Disability Awareness Walk
on Saturday, March 6,
8:30 am at Lindale Mall.
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| Movin' for McAuley
Mall Walk The Catherine McAuley Center will hold its annual Mall Walk on Saturday, March 13, 9 am-noon at Westdale Mall. Read More | |
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