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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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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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Our Annual Report is here.

See how you created change in 2025.

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The Human Services Campus has open spaces for rent!

Learn more about the available suites and get in contact with our property manager.

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View our Impact in action.

Each action you take fuels our shared mission to create measurable impact on the areas that matter most – building a stronger, more resilient community for all.

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About United Way of East Central Iowa

We believe 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.

Our Impact Areas

Economic Mobility

Our goal: We are working within our community to create opportunities for stable housing, employment, and economic stability, ensuring that resources are available to all.

Childhood Success

Our goal: We foster childhood success by engaging our community to support local youth, early learning and mentoring programs, so every child has the opportunity to succeed.

Access to Healthcare

Our goal: To improve access to affordable care by funding key health programs and mobilizing volunteer who provide support and guidance to those navigating the healthcare system.

Safety Net Services

Our goal: To build a strong foundation by engaging volunteers, coordinating partners, and advocating for solutions that help people move from crisis to stability.