Volunteer for VITA!

We rely on volunteers to make our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program possible. Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity that directly benefits our community? Look no further than VITA!

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Holiday Giving Guide

View our Holiday Giving Guide for ways to get involved in our community and give back this holiday season.

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The End of Year is Almost Here!

It’s not too late to make an impact in 2024. Your generosity ensures that we can mobilize our community to action so all can thrive.

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It’s Campaign Season!

Our Unite to Inspire strategy impacts Eastern Iowa’s most prevalent needs.

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About United Way of East Central Iowa

We believes in a strong, thriving community where everyone belongs.
Together with our partners, volunteers, advocates, and donors, we create solutions to fill various gaps of need.

We serve five counties in Eastern Iowa: Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Jones and Linn through our community-driven strategy, Unite to Inspire: A home of stability creates a stronger community. This strategy focuses on building economic mobility, fostering childhood success, improving access to healthcare and supporting safety net services.

We ask the community to support us by getting involved VIA United Way, through Volunteering, Investing and Advocating to work together to create a stronger community.