United Way of Central Iowa

Happy 4th of July from United Way of Central Iowa! 🇺🇸 Today, as we celebrate our citizenship, did you know that Lutheran Services in Iowa offers classes to prepare immigrants and refugees for the citizenship interview? Ready to take the next step toward becoming a citizen? Join LSI's Citizenship Class starting July 8th at LSI Des Moines or online from anywhere in Iowa. Prepare confidently for your citizenship interview and embrace your American journey! To register contact: Education@LSIowa.org 515.271.7335 #IndependenceDay #CitizenshipClasses #LSIDesMoines #UnitedWayCentralIowa

Volunteer with LINC! Join LINC, in partnership with Iowa Homeless Youth Centers to create move-in baskets for individuals transitioning from homelessness to housing. By joining us for our move-in basket event, you have the opportunity to unite with fellow LINC members who are passionate about creating positive change for youth in our community. Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Dql7K0 Let's make a difference together! #Volunteer #CommunitySupport #LINC #IHYC

We're Looking for Caring Adults to be Book Buddies this Summer! 📚 Hundreds of central Iowa children are at risk of not gaining the skills they need to start kindergarten ready to learn. Research shows that children who start behind, stay behind. Join us in making a difference! Book Buddy helps children in the critical year before kindergarten, building the pre-reading skills they need for a strong start in school. Let's give them the foundation for a bright future. Ready to make an impact? Learn more & become a Book Buddy today: https://hubs.ly/Q02BSksr0

FREE Mobile Hotspots for Our Youth! Thanks to the partnership between Focuss and US cellular, that is supporting their After School Access Project by providing free mobile hotspots with 2 years of internet service to youth in need. Join us at United Way of Central Iowa today until 2pm today! #CommunitySupport #UnitedWayCentralIowa

Thank you, Oakridge Neighborhood Services, for welcoming United LEAGUE of Central Iowa Director Clifton! Clifton had the chance to engage with the Summer Youth Employment program, where the students showcased their recent achievements and enjoyed fun activities. Learn more about Oakridge's Summer Youth Employment: https://lnkd.in/gCDQ8NeM Thank you to Oakridge for their dedication to empowering youth! Together, we’re building a brighter future. #UnitedWay #YouthEmpowerment #CommunitySupport #Inspiration 4o

We're excited to share a heartwarming story from the Principal Charity Classic featuring Cyntechy Boduo and her sister, Promise. Cyntechy, a summer youth intern from Oakridge, has been an invaluable part of our United Way of Central Iowa team for the past 4 summers. Her dedication and hard work truly shine through in everything she does! Check out the inspiring story here: https://hubs.ly/Q02ztlJp0 A big thank you to Oakridge Neighborhood Services and Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families for their pivotal roles in our community's youth employment programs! Together, we're making a difference. #CommunityImpact #YouthEmpowerment #YouthEmployment

Thank you to Nationwide for having us today at Out to Lunch! Our United Way of Central Iowa team had an amazing time enjoying delicious bites and grooving to some tunes. Special thanks to Principal Financial Group and Bravo Greater Des Moines for making the Out to Lunch series in #downtownDSM possible! #CommunitySupport

Tonight, we are celebrating the incredible contributions of our United Way affinity group members. We're honored to acknowledge the dedication and leadership demonstrated by these individuals by enjoying delicious light bites, refreshing drinks, and fantastic live entertainment all while taking in stunning views of downtown Des Moines from Nyemaster Goode's rooftop patio. Learn about our affinity groups and how to get involved: https://lnkd.in/gCzVVbzH #affinitygroup #Community #UnitedWay #CelebrateTogether

Last week our Advocacy Officer, Dave Stone, took United Way of Central Iowa's mission to Washington D.C.! Dave met with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, Senator Charles Grassley, and Senator Joni Ernst to champion our United to Thrive priorities. As a proud recipient of the Good Jobs Challenge grant, we're upskilling and training new healthcare workers through our Central Iowa HealthWorks program. We're making strides in driving positive change and creating opportunities in our community! #UnitedToThrive #Advocacy #HealthcareHeroes #GoodJobsChallenge

United Way of Central Iowa is grateful to our Stuff the Bus Sponsors, Athene and EY and our longstanding partners, DART - Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority and Ruan Transportation Management Systems for their outstanding support and contributions to the success of United Way's annual Stuff the Bus book drive. We also would like to say thank you to the several local business partners and community members who generously exceeded expectations with their donations. Thanks to everyone's collective efforts, children across central Iowa will now receive just over 30,000 of free books! Thank you all for your commitment, dedication, and passion for fostering a thriving community! #stuffthebusdsm