United Way is a worldwide organization, made up of nearly 1,800 community-based branches across 41 different countries and territories. Each United Way is independent from one another, seperately incorporated and governed by local volunteers. The United Way of Southeast Iowa is governed by over 25 individuals that live and work in our local community.

The United Way itself was created so contributors could have a means to pool their donations with others and obtain effective community-wide results from the money that they donated. No outside groups or agencies have any form of input or control over the finances of United Way.

At the United Way of Southeast Iowa we are focused on expanding the education of our community members, as well as providing support to resources that impact the local income and health of our community.

We support our communities generations through the children’s need of quality education, to assisting with finding employment to provide economic stability and mobility, to those in need of health services (including Mental Health).

United Way of Southeast Iowa is dedicated to supporting families and individuals in working towards becoming financially stable, emotionally supported, well-rounded folks that can contribute to our community in fantastic ways.

We’re working toward a day when every child can enter kindergarten ready for success, when every third-grader reads proficiently, when every student has what they need to reach their graduation goals, and for every individual to be prepared for success in their future career or college life.

We envision a day where every adult can find and keep a job that leads them to a financially stable position, and when every individua has the resources to live a happy, healthy, and productive life.

Our community’s challenges grow bigger and more complex each year, a task that one organization cannot solve alone. That is why, when you invest your donation with United Way of Southeast Iowa, you are investing in multiple organizations that are expected to deliver measurable results to improve the lives of children, families and individuals in the Southeast Iowa Area.

When you give to United Way, the value of your dollar multiplies, and that’s a smart investment. For every $1.00 given to United Way, $0.99 stays in our community. That often includes investment match opportunities, tax breaks and more. That’s a positive return

Of course! While we encourage you to let your donation be shared amongst our agencies, we understand that not everyone feels as enthusiastic as we do about dispersing them. As such, as an individual donor, you may designate a portion or all of your United Way donation to a specific nonprofit organization or focus area(s). This can be located on your pledge card, or you can send a message alongside your digital donation with information detailing how you’d like the funds to be allocated.

The United Way of Southeast Iowa has a board of Allocation Volunteers that are skilled and trained to review, evaluate, and recommended grantees that address important needs in our community. Then, the recommendations are brought to our Board of Directors to be given final approval.

You are always more than your income. No matter the monetary donation, big or small, it can change the outcome from reaching goal to missing it. But if you are unable to give, you can always advocate for your community. Share our social media posts and engage in community issues, fight and show us both online and offline that these things matter.

If you are willing to get your hands dirty, and able to donate your time instead, we would love to see you join our ever growing list of volunteers.

Every company has a mission statement. Supporting United Way of Southeast Iowa can truly add impact to yours.

Small Businesses. Major Corporations. Non-Profits.

Whatever the size or focus of your organization, United Way will partner with you to devlop a customized campaign that aligns with your company values and the interests of your employees. your time, energy and donations can be directly targed to specific causes and charitable organizations. Our workplace ambassadors are here to get you up and running, and assist you on your way to a winning campaign.

If you wish to start a workplace campaign at your organization, email us at: office@unitedwayseia.org