United Way
of East Central Iowa
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Ashley Ernst
Ashley Ernst
As told by Ashley Ernst:

I was down at the Tanger Outlet Mall a few weeks ago. I was walking into a store when a woman kind of yelled at me.

 

"I LOVE UNITED WAY."

I was wearing my Live United t-shirt.

I stopped her and asked her "what is your connection?"

She told me she received some services from the Community Health Free Clinic here in Cedar Rapids and she had a tooth extraction. CONTINUE

Larry EasonFather of fives uses partner agencies
"I have five kids. I had to do everything that a single mother would do but I was able to tap in the services," said Larry.

 

"Because of United Way support, we're able to provide quality childcare to families that are struggling financially," said Karin Beal with Waypoint. CONTINUE
 

Chris Juett
Chris Juett

Program manager Chris Juett recently shared a story about an individual who called 211 and had no electricity during a cold spell in September 2011.

 

A 211 operator also learned that the person was behind on her rent. Operators worked with other agencies and the person to get the electricity back on and connected her with a rent assistance program. HEAR MORE 

 

Make a Difference Day

Don't forget about Make a Difference Day tomorrow. For more go here.

 

Youth Achievement Corps positions

We currently have three openings. Check them out here.

 

Toys for Tots

The Salvation Army, a United Way partner agency, needs more collection sites for Toys for Tots! If you can organize a toy drive through your business, church, service club or other organization/group, please call the office at 319-364-9131 and ask for Lindsay. 

 

Fall event

  Families are invited to The Salvation Army on Tuesday, October 25th from 4:30 - 6 pm for a free, fun-filled Fall event. CONTINUE READING