May 12 is Day of Caring
Join Us at the Kick-Off Celebration
Start the 2010 Day of Caring off right by joining us at Kernels Stadium at 7:30 a.m. for free breakfast, great prizes, live music and lots of fun. Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett will be on hand to proclaim May 12 as "United Way Day of Caring" in Cedar Rapids.
All participating companies and agencies are invited to attend. Plus, this year we would also like to extend an invitation to all other United Way volunteers who are involved throughout the year and to anyone who would like to learn more about Day of Caring. Come out and join the fun. It's early, but it's worth it!
If you would like to attend the kick-off, please RSVP to Jenna Flugum by Friday, May 7 at (319) 398-5372, ext. 23 or jflugum@uweci.org. This event is sponsored by Rockwell Collins.
Employees from Clifton Gunderson participate in the 2009 Day of Caring |
Thank You!
United Way of East Central Iowa would like to thank the local companies, organizations, unions and agencies participating in this year's Day of Caring! Over 1,200 volunteers are pitching in to complete more than 110 service projects at local nonprofit agencies. THANK YOU for supporting this important community event. Your commitment of time and talent is a great example of what it means to LIVE UNITED!
2010 Participating Companies and Organizations: AEGON USA, Alliant Energy, Bank Iowa, Bankers Trust, Benchmark, Inc., Cargill, Inc., Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, Cedar Rapids Community School District, Clifton Gunderson LLP, Climate Engineers, Inc., Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), Dynamic Broadband, Inc., Erb's Technology Solutions, The ESCO Group, Evergreen Packaging Equipment, The Gazette Family of Companies, GE Capital, Genencor: A Danisco Division, General Mills, Health Enterprises of Iowa, Hills Bank & Trust, Holmes Murphy & Associates, Howard R. Green Company, Hunter's Specialties, ImOn Communications, J-TEC Associates, Inc., Kaplan University, Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative, Mercy Medical Center, Millhiser Smith Agency, Neighbor Insurance Services, Inc., New York Life Insurance Co., NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, Nordstrom Direct, OPN Architects, Principal Financial Group, Quaker Foods & Snacks, Quintrex Data Systems Corp., Raining Rose, Inc., Rockwell Collins, RWDSU-UFCW Local 110, Ryan Companies US, Inc., Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC, StoneRiver, Target NE & SW, Toyota Financial Services, TrueNorth, US Bank, US Cellular, United Fire Group, Van Meter Industrial, Veridian, Whirlpool Corporation Amana Division, Yell Adworks and Yellowbook.
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NALC Food Drive Saturday, May 8
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, sponsored in part by United Way, 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! |
Lois Buntz, UWECI President & CEO, accepts the Program Service Award from the Alzheimer's Association East Central Iowa Chapter. | United Way Receives Alzheimer's Association Mission Award
Every year the Alzheimer's Association East Central Iowa Chapter recognizes individuals, businesses and groups who have worked wholeheartedly throughout the year to move the mission of the Alzheimer's Association forward. Awards are given in eight different categories. This year, United Way of East Central Iowa was presented with the Program Service Award for their work in achieving a stronger and healthier community through the Community Impact Program. Learn more about the Alzheimer's Association East Central Iowa Chapter by visiting their website at www.alz.org/eci. |
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VITA Program Announces Year End Results
The Central Cedar Rapids Weed and Seed Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, a free tax preparation and tax assistance program funded in part by UWECI, finished its largest filing season to date on April 15th. VITA completed 1,142 returns for the community, bringing in just over $1.8 million in Federal refunds. Since the program began in 2006, over $4.6 million in federal refunds have been returned to the Cedar Rapids community. In addition, the number of volunteers for the program doubled from 2009. Indeed, bettering the community can begin with a simple tax return. . |
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New Eligibility Requirements for SNAP Program
Governor Culver has signed a bill changing the eligibility requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly Food Stamps). As a result, 26,000 additional working Iowans statewide and 2,691 families in UWECI's six county coverage area (Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Jones, Linn and Washington) are now eligible for benefits. United Ways of Iowa's Public Policy Committee helped lead the legistlative effort. The change means an additional $1.8 million coming into our communities, which will create $3.5 million in economic activity. The new guidelines will take affect July 1, 2010. |
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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. All proceeds will go toward helping women in our community live healthier lives. Please consider donating a purse, gift certificate and/or product to this event. Read More |
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Agencies In Need of Donated Office Items
The Catherine McAuley Center is in need of a fire safe cabinet to store permanent records in. If your organization has one of these to donate, please contact Amelia at (319) 363-4993 or amelia@cmc-cr.org.
The Willis Dady Emergency Shelter is in temporary need of a rolling computer desk, preferrably one that closes to keep it dust-free amidst current renovations. If your organization has one of these to loan for a few weeks, please contact Tim Wilson at (319) 362-7555. |
Volunteers Needed for Ladies Titan Tire Challenge
The Ladies Titan Tire Challenge is a women's professional golf tournament taking place in Marion on June 1-6 at Hunters Ridge Golf Course. To learn more or to register to volunteer, visit www.titantirechallenge.com. |
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Position Available
with Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer's Association is currently seeking an Education & Outreach Coordinator. Click here to learn more. |
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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