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Public Policy
Public Policy efforts are a catalyst for change…they obtain and direct funding for important community health and human service needs that compliment the ongoing fundraising and investment efforts of United Way of East Central Iowa. A committee of United Way of East Central Iowa volunteers and staff develop a public policy/legislative agenda to provide guidance on a variety of local, state and federal policy issues that sustain the work for our three key impact areas. United Way recently led a statewide effort to secure $210,000 in funding for United Way 2-1-1, an information hotline for health and human services.
We will provide information to legislators and to the public in an effort to increase understanding and awareness of the impact of policy and budget decisions on health and human services in our communities.
Strengthening 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.
Strengthening Families:
Individuals and families will have access to and the opportunities to build the resources and assets for long-term self-sufficiency and healthy living.
Strengthening Connections:
Individuals and families in crisis will have access to the services and information necessary to recover and return to self-sufficiency.
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