Category: United Way of East Central Iowa
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, [...]
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 [...]
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.
Charitable Giving: From Values to Vision
You don’t have to be wealthy to make a difference. Having a strategy for giving can help you make the kind of contributions that are most meaningful to you, especially when it integrates your charitable, family and financial goals into one strategy.
Rockwell Collins Manager Appointed as Young Leader Society Vice Chair
Shilo Knapp, the network manager at Rockwell Collins, recently accepted the appointment to serve as the Young Leader Society’s vice chair in fiscal year 2013, which starts July 1, 2012. Wendy Nielsen, assistant VP at Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, who served as the vice chair for the last two years will replace Brandi Mueller [...]
Real Life Story: Investing from the Heart
There is an old saying, “you can’t take this stuff with you when you are gone.” This thought has led some of my clients to do some pretty creative “Estate Planning” which will have a tremendous impact on their community for generations to come.
