UWECI Allocates $8.68 Million
United Way of East Central Iowa's Board of Directors approved allocations of $8,683,261 to community partners and work in the areas of education, income and health. These are funds which were raised during the 2010 annual campaign, which will be distributed for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011. Allocations are broken out in the following areas of need: · Early childhood and youth development programs will receive $2,357,193.
· Rebuilding lives, basic needs and self-sufficiency programs will receive $1,898,250.
· Health services and older adult independence programs will receive $2,668,239.
· United Way's 2-1-1, Volunteer and RSVP programs received allocations of $358,000.
· An additional $1,401,579 will be distributed to specific nonprofit agencies through United Way's Donor Designation program. |
Make the Pledge to Help a Child
Did you know that Americans today are less likely to earn a diploma than their parents? Because sometimes kids just need an adult who believes in them, United Way Worldwide will launch an ambitious goal on June 21st to recruit one million volunteer readers, tutors and mentors. Also on June 21st, United Way of East Central Iowa will begin spreading the word about the need for volunteers locally. Join UWECI for a FREE breakfast from 7:30-8:30am at the Human Services Campus, (Rex Eno Conference Center) 317 7th Avenue SE in Cedar Rapids, to learn more about the needs in our community.
Join in and show the power of what it means to LIVE UNITED! · Attend the Day of Action Volunteer Breakfast on June 21st. Learn about how to help our community's children. Spread the word - invite your friends to join us for breakfast! · Pledge online to support children and find out more about the ways you can make a difference in a young person's life. |
Day of Caring 2011 Thank You
Thank you to the companies and agencies who participated in United Way's 2011 Day of Caring. 1,275 volunteers worked on over 80 projects, and agencies received donated work and time valued at over $150,000. In addition, we surpassed our goal and collected 26 units of blood at the Day of Caring Blood Drive.
We appreciate your commitment of time and talent to our local communities! Check out UWECI's Facebook page for more Day of Caring photos.
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Top photo: volunteers from Bankers Trust at Horizons.
Middle photo: volunteers from Management Recruiters and McGladrey at Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
Bottom photo: Bailey Klinger gives blood at the Day of Caring Blood Drive with the help of American Red Cross Blood Services. |
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NALC Food Drive Results
The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Food Drive was held on Saturday, May 14. This year's drive collected 34,302 pounds of food. Thank you to all who participated by giving non-parishable food items and those who volunteered at the drop site locations. Click here for more information about our local HACAP Food Reservoir. |
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Kids on Course
Harrison and Van Buren Elementary Schools will be the pilot locations for the new Zach Johnson Foundation program, "Kids on Course." PGA Tour Pro Zach Johnson held announcements at the schools in Cedar Rapids on May 24. "Kids on Course started as a simple question - what can we do that will change the lives of young people in my hometown? What we came up with is what parents, teachers and non-profit leaders said would make a difference. Now the real work starts," Johnson said.
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UWECI is Seeking Award Nominations
Each year, United Way of East Central Iowa recognizes those that provide exceptional service, leadership and philanthropic commitment to the community through the Lynn L. Nichols Award, the John B. Northcott Award, the Community Philanthropist Award and the Spirit Award. Click here to learn more about each award and to download nomination forms. Deadline to submit nominations is Wednesday, June 8. |
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UWECI is Hiring
United Way of East Central Iowa is looking to hire qualified candidates for the positions of Marketing & Communications-Coordinator and Community Building-Sr. Manager. We are also looking for interns to join our team. Click here for more information. |
Pacesetter Youth CampUnited Way of East Central Iowa and Yellowbook will host the annual Pacesetter Youth Camp June 20-23. Participants will learn about the needs of the community and about the importance of giving back. |
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UWECI's Annual Meeting
United Way of East Central Iowa will review the 2010-2011 fiscal year at our annual meeting on Tuesday, June 21, 7:30am. |
Aging Services Golf InvitationalAging Services will host their annual golf invitational on Monday, June 27, beginning at 1pm at Elmcrest Golf & Country Club. Read More |
YLS Night at the BallparkUnited Way's Young Leaders Society members and their immediate families are invited to attend the 4th annual Family Night at the Ballpark on Thursday, July 14 at the Cedar Rapids Kernels Stadium. Gates open at 5:30 pm and admission, food and drinks are free to YLS members and their immediate families! Click here to register online. |
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Join UWECI Online
United Way of East Central Iowa wants to hear from YOU, and what better way to get connected than through our social networking sites!
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