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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:
Children and Youth - All children and youth are nurtured and provided with the opportunity to succeed in school, develop life skills and reach their full potential.
Families - Families and individuals have access to services and resources that support self-sufficiency and healthy living.
Basic Needs - Families and individuals in crisis are connected to basic needs and information necessary to rebuild their lives.
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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