Stabilizing local families

The average free tax return through VITA is $1,600+

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What We’re Doing

United Way focuses on education, financial stability, and health because they are the essential building blocks for a good quality of life. Our goal is to build solutions that create positive social change.

2-1-1 Annual Report is now available!

This year's report features impact stats from FY16 and a look ahead to what the future holds.

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10 Tips to Achieve Financial Stability

We provide services that help households improve their situation & get ahead. Learn 10 steps to achieve financial stability & why savings are important!

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FY16 Annual Report now available!

This year's report features a timeline highlighting our 101st year and information about the impact we are making together.

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Our Community

United Way of East Central Iowa’s service area is five counties: Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Jones, and Linn counties. We work to understand people we serve at the county, city, and neighborhood level and improve well-being in each area.

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Our Blog

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Katelyn Schany served as UWECI's first Youth Achievement AmeriCorps member in 2012. Read more about her experience.

Get to know our new Young Leaders Society member, Jenna Hamer.

Avoid summer learning loss! Read about ways to keep your kids learning during their break from school.

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