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Community Impact
United Way of East Central Iowa understands the value of studying our communities’ needs. In fact, we commit significant staff time and other resources to learning more about our region's demographics, economic condition and perceptions on our communities’ quality of life. The reports and studies we produce are used to help identify funding priorities, emerging needs and growing trends in our community.
Focus Investments and Resources
United Way of East Central Iowa focuses investments and resources in three main areas:
EDUCATION - Helping children and youth achieve their potential. Children are cared for and prepared to enter school. Young people have the support, opportunities and services they need to prosper and contribute to society.
INCOME - Promoting financial stability and indepence. Families have financial stability required to support self-sufficiency.
HEALTH - Improving people's health and access to healthcare. Uninsured and low-income families and older adults have access to healthcare and services in times of crisis.
Creating Positive, Lasting Change
United Way realizes to create positive, lasting community change, we need to get to the root cause of our most critical needs. It's not enough to find shelter for a family; but to change the condition that led to homelessness in the first place. This requires the work of our entire community. All this is done in collaboration with diverse community partners: businesses, partner agencies, schools, organized labor, government, neighborhood associations, faith-based organizations and many others. Click here to read our Agenda for Action.
Measure & Evaluate Results
A strong, thriving community is important to all of us. United Way measures and evaluates results so donors know their contributions are making the greatest impact in people's lives and strengthening communities. Click here to read our about our Results.
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