Category: Video
Day of Caring Partnership between United Way, Non-Profits, Companies and the City
Around 1,200 volunteers in neon green shirts from 54 companies participate in this year’s United Way Day of Caring on Thursday, May 10, 2012. In all, there are 85 projects and 44 agencies are being helped. Marc Gullickson, CEO at Ryan Companies in Iowa and who is chairing this year’s United Way campaign with wife [...]
EDUCATION: Summer Activities for Children When School’s Out
Video not playing? Try this link. David Savino, Education Initiatives Coordinator – AmeriCorps VISTA – at United Way, talks about how children can continue to stay engaged in education during the summer. Rather read a transcript? Try this below: EDUCATION: Summer Activities for Children When School’s Out Karol Kelly, Host: “Hello, everyone. Welcome to [...]
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 [...]
2-1-1 Resource Room Unveiled at Nordstrom
Nordstrom unveiled a new 2-1-1 Resource Room for its employees. Brandy Lindsey commented that Nordstrom has many employees looking for services. This room is a quiet, private place where they can search for the assistance that they need. The room features a computer where employees can privately search firstcallforhelpiowa.org, the 2-1-1 website. It also includes [...]
Volunteers Helping Neighbors in United Way Program
United Way of East Central Iowa focuses on improving the community in three main areas: Health, Financial Stability, and Education. Within Health, we focus on providing elder adults the care and services they need in order to stay in their homes longer, while still receiving the needed nutrition and medical attention. The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) engages [...]
Congratulations to our Volunteers of The Year!
On Friday, April 20th, we held our Annual Volunteer of the Year Award Breakfast. We are excited to announce the winners and want to thank everyone who voted for all of the outstanding volunteers. “It’s great to see some of our outstanding volunteers be recognized,” said Sue Driscoll, United Way of East Central Iowa’s volunteer [...]
An explanation of what United Way does
United Way of East Central Iowa a few years ago switched from a traditional model of fundraising to a community impact model… what does that mean?
Let’s start with the big picture…
There are a number of community issues. We can’t focus on them all. We focus on three:
Historical Video: William Whipple, Louise Knapp and William Quarton Talk About United Way Impact
William Whipple, Louise Knapp and William Quarton in this 2004 video talk about United Way and the impact the organization has in the community. Video not playing? Click here to to watch it on YouTube or check out the transcript below: William Whipple, United Way Volunteer: “I started a business in 1935. I am very [...]
MEDIACOM INTERVIEW: United Way Connects People with Volunteer Opportunities
Video not showing? Click here. Volunteer Manager Sue Driscoll talks about volunteering in East Central Iowa in this April 2012 Mediacom Newsleader episode.
