Category: News
Investments in Training and Partnerships are Needed to Build a Strong Workforce
The legislation mentioned in this article passed and legislators approved funding to move the program forward.
New 2-1-1 Website Sees 22,000 Searches in Three Months
We launched our new 2-1-1 website in late January and since then 22,000 searches have been recorded. “This is significant and shows that there was a need in the community for this online service,” said Chris Juett, 2-1-1 Program Manager. “We are pleased that we can now offer this service to the community.” In comparison, [...]
Horizons Welcomes Helping Hands from Linn County Family Treatment Court
May is Family Treatment Court month, and team members from the Linn County Family Treatment Court are raising program awareness by hosting Giving Back Day on Thursday, May 17, 2012. This year the group will volunteer their time with Horizons, A Family Service Alliance, a United Way partner. Over the last five years, Linn County [...]
Marion Patch Launches Good Neighbor Award
The Patch in Marion, Iowa, is launching a new award. From its site: Maybe you want to nominate a non-profit employee who always gives that extra 10 percent above the 100 that’s asked. It could be a community volunteer. How about the teacher who does as much for the community outside the classroom as in [...]
Unveiling our new United Way Magazine
The Early Bird in downtown Cedar Rapids added the magazine on May 11, 2012. Thanks!
United Way Worldwide Recognizes Companies
Eight companies recently were recognized by United Way Worldwide with international awards, including six with Iowa connections. Procter & Gamble was named the 2012 Spirit of America Award recipient. Seven other companies received United Way Summit Awards, which recognize community impact, philanthropic engagement and volunteer engagement. Winners with East Central Iowa connections include Bank of [...]
Congratulations: Big Brothers Big Sisters Recognized as 2011 Gold Standard Award Winner
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids and East Central Iowa, a United Way partner, was recognized as a 2011 Gold Standard Award Winner by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. The purpose of the Gold Standard Awards is to recognize the top tier of outstanding, all-around performance Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies. A total [...]
96.5 Spot: Education During Summer Break
United Way’s David Savino appeared on the Kat and Andy Show on 96.5 Kiss Country Show on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. Listen in below.
United Way Releases New Volunteer App for iPhone, iPad and iPods
The app, which is believed to be the first of its kind in the United States, is free to download and allows users to map volunteer opportunities in Cedar Rapids. For more on the app click here. Or to download it click here. Video not playing? Click here to watch it on YouTube. Does your United [...]
Founder of Tocqueville Society Honored by United Way Worldwide
Dr. Thomas F. Frist Jr., who started the Tocqueville Society received United Way Worldwide’s Lifetime Achievement Award on May 2, 2012.
