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Thank You Volunteers!
April is "National Volunteer Month" and a perfect time to recognize the tremendous ways thousands of people donate their time and talents to improve the quality of life in our communities. Thank you for all you do to help nonprofit organizations, churches, schools and individuals in need.
Also, a special thank you to those individuals who volunteer with United Way of East Central Iowa! Click here to see a complete list of UWECI volunteers.
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Well Women Week
United Way's Women's Leadership Initiative and Healthy Linn Care Network are 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 to schedule an appointment. |
United Way Welcomes New Staff Member
United Way of East Central Iowa welcomes Nancy Craig as Manager - Leadership Giving. Nancy was most recently with Alliant Energy in Corporate Communications. Previous to Alliant, she spent 3 years with the Kirkwood Foundation as Annual Giving Director and 9 years with Rockwell Collins in Community Relations.
"I am passionate about the mission of United Way and looking forward to the chance to make a difference in the lives of others," says Nancy. "I am excited to get out into the community and connect others to United Way. I have always been impressed by United Way's work and am thrilled to be part of the team."
In her free time, Nancy stays active through biking and hiking, enjoy spending time with family and friends, and loves to read. She also enjoys traveling with her husband.
Welcome Nancy! |
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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. It will be picked up by your letter carrier or a volunteer. Thank you in advance for your participation! |
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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 Nancy Craig at (319) 398-5372, ext. 18 or ncraig@uweci.org. | |
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Day of Caring
Kick-off
Help us kick-off United Way's Day of Caring with free breakfast, prizes, music and more beginning at 7:30 am at the Kernels Stadium on Wednesday, May 12!
To RSVP, contact Jenna Flugum at (319) 398-5372, ext. 23 or jflugum@uweci.org. Hope to see you there! |
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Achieving a complete and accurate 2010 Census is in our hands! The Linn County Complete Count Committee wants you to know how important the Census is to our community by giving you 10 good reasons to be counted. Click here to read more. |
| Camp Wapsie
Needs Your Help
Camp Wapsie is in the running for a $250,000 Pepsi Refresh Grant! The Camp is partnering with several other camps, including Camp Kitaki in Nebraska, for the "Summer of Big Fun." Click here to vote for the "Summer of Big Fun" once every day throughout the month of April and help them win dollars to support campers! |
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Waypoint is creating awareness of sexual assault throughout the month of April by hosting a number of events. Click here to learn more. |
YMCA TrivYa Night
The CR Metro Area YMCA is excited to host their 3rd Annual TrivYA Night fundraiser as a part of their Strong Kids Campaign. TrivYA Night will be held on April 16 beginning at 6 pm at the Cedar Rapids Marriott. To participate, visit the Strong Kids Campaign page on their website at www.crmetroymca.org. |
| 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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| Families Inc.
Ethics Training
Understand the importance of ethics in the workplace by attending Ethics Training on Friday, April 30, 12:30 - 3:30 pm at Community State Bank in West Branch.
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Aging and Disability Community Resource Fair
The Linn County Aging & Disability Resource Center Advisory Council will host a Community Resource Fair on Saturday, May 1, from 9 am - 2 pm at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids.
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Red Cross BIG B*A*S*H
The American Red Cross will hold its 5th annual military-themed dinner on Friday, May 7, beginning at 5:30 pm at the PS Air, Inc. Hangar in Cedar Rapids. Read More |
Hunger & Aging: A Conversation for Iowans
Every night almost 1 in 20 older Iowans go to bed hungry. Join the community conversation to be held Friday, May 21, 8 am - 12 pm at the Kirkwood Continuing Education Building.
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Aging Services Fundraising Golf Invitational
Aging Services will have their annual golf invitational on Monday, June 28, 1 pm at Elmcrest Golf & Country Club. Read More | |
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