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Rex Eno Inducted Into Volunteer Hall of Fame
Rex Eno, of Cedar Rapids, was inducted into the Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame on February 23 in Des Moines. This award is the most prestigious state-level honor volunteers can receive.
After a long and successful career as CEO of AEGON Transamerica, Eno could have retired and relaxed. Thankfully for the community of Cedar Rapids, he did not. He embarked on his second career, one of community service, through his active involvement on numerous nonprofit boards and committees. A passionate advocate for human and higher education, he generously shares his talent, energy and humor to help advance causes important to him. Thank you Rex for your volunteer efforts in our community! |
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Day of Caring 2010
United Way of East Central Iowa's Day of Caring brings volunteers from local companies and organizations together to complete service projects at non-profit agencies. Last year, nearly 1,200 volunteers worked on over 100 different projects!
This year's event has been set for Wednesday, May 12.
Click here for more details if your agency or company
would like to participate.
Questions? Please contact Jenna Flugum at
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Win a $50 Gift Card!
United Way of East Central Iowa is committed to building strong relationships and serving the needs of our communities. One way we can do this is by asking for your input as part of our ongoing improvement process. Please take a few minutes to answer some simple questions and give us your feedback. All responses will remain anonymous.
As a way to thank you for your time, at the end of the survey you'll be asked if you'd like to be entered in a random drawing for a $50 VISA Gift Card. Thank you for your continued support of United Way and our efforts to advance the common good here in eastern Iowa! Click here to complete survey. |
Well Women Week
United Way's Women's Leadership Initiative and Healthy Linn Care Network is sponsoring a spring Well Women Week, April 12-16. Women ages 19-39 with no medical insurance qualify for a free pap test. Women ages 40-64 with no medical insurance qualify for a free pap and mammogram. Income guidelines apply.
Services provided by: Jones Regional Medical Center, Mercy Women's Center/Mercy Mobile Unit, Planned Parenthood of East Central Iowa (Cedar Rapids & Monticello), RCI Imaging Center, St. Luke's Breast and Bone Health, St. Luke's Family Health Center (Iowa Health Physicians Vinton & Anamosa) and Vinton Family Medical Clinic.
Appointments are required and are available on a first come, first served basis. Call (319) 892-6019 today! |
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Volunteers Needed for NALC Food Drive 
On Saturday, May 8 letter carriers and volunteers will collect food for our local community during the annual National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Food Drive. The NALC Food Drive occurs across the nation and has been significant in alleviating hunger in America. It is the largest one-day food drive in the Greater Cedar Rapids area.
You can participate by placing a bag of non-perishable food items (no glass items, please) by your mailbox on May 8 and it will be picked up by your letter carrier or a volunteer. You can also help out by volunteering to sort food into boxes at one of the drop site locations. For more information about volunteering, please contact Sarah Olson at sholson@uweci.org or (319) 398-5372, ext 16. |
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"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. 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 Mary Klinger at (319) 398-5372, ext. 32 or mklinger@uweci.org. | |
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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 |
New Staff Member Joins United Way
United Way of East Central Iowa welcomes Natalie Reittinger as Senior Coordinator of Marketing & Communications. Previously employed at Sky Blue Creative, Natalie provided communications counsel and graphic design to a variety of businesses.
"Having worked at United Way in Austin, Texas I know how rewarding it is to work for this organization," says Natalie. "I'm looking forward to getting to know Cedar Rapids better and to helping make an impact in the community."
Natalie enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and two boys. We welcome Natalie to the United Way team! |
Horizons Seeks President & CEO
Horizons, A Family Service Alliance, a Cedar Rapids based non-profit social service organization, is seeking a dynamic individual as Agency President & CEO. The President & CEO is responsible for all aspects of the Agency of over 160 employees serving over 10,000 clients annually from more than a dozen locations in East-Central Iowa.
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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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Homeless Children's Trust Soup Supper
Help support the Homeless Children's Trust by attending an all-you-can-eat soup supper on Saturday, March 6, 4-8 pm at the IBEW Hall Local 405, 1211 Wiley Blvd SW in Cedar Rapids.
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| Foundation 2
Pancake Breakfast
The Knights of Columbus #5544 is sponsoring a Pancake Breakfast to support Foundation 2! Enjoy pancakes, eggs and more on Sunday, March 7 from 8 am-Noon at St. Jude's Catholic Church Parrish Center, 50 Edgewood Road NW in Cedar Rapids. Free will donations are appreciated and will support programming at Foundation 2. |
Broadway Maybies 2010
Young Parents Network will present the 20th production of its annual talent show and fundraiser "Broadway Maybies" on Friday, March 12 beginning at 7 pm at the First Assembly of God in Cedar Rapids. Read More |
| Movin' for McAuley
Mall Walk The Catherine McAuley Center will hold its annual Mall Walk on Saturday, March 13 from 9 am-noon at Westdale Mall. Read More |
| Genghis Grill Fundraiser
for Foundation 2
On Monday, March 22 tell your Genghis Grill server that you would like to support Foundation 2 and 10% of your bill will be donated to support their programming! Click here for participating locations. |
| Money Smart Women's Conference
Learn from the experts on how to have more money for yourself! Attend the Money Smart Women's Conference, Saturday, April 24, 8 am-12:30 pm at Kirkwood Community College.
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