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MAKING A DIFFERENCE
UPDATED 10.2024
Brave Souls Bear the Heat to
Go Over The Edge for the United Way
"Thirty-two souls were brave enough to go OverThe Edge of the F&M Bank building Saturday afternoon. The daring feat was a fundraiser for the United Way of Southeast Iowa. Executive Director Megan Brincks said she was pleased with the event and got a lot of positive feedback from participants"
DATE PUBLISHED: AUG 07, 2024 | SOURCE : THE HAWK EYE, TRACEY LAMM
United Way of Southeast Iowa
Receives Grant to Help Address Food Insecurity
"United Way of Southeast Iowa has announced they were awarded a grant that could help address food insecurity in Burlington and 19 other communities they cover. The grant is called The Ride United Last-Mile Delivery Grant, a little over 8500 dollars will be used to help address this challenge by providing better transportation."
DATE PUBLISHED: JUN 18, 2024 | SOURCE : KWQC, JOSHUA BLOUNT
United Way Executive Director
Selected For Worldwide Leadership Program
"Megan Brincks, executive director of the Burlington Area United Way has been selected to participate in United Way Worldwide's new Next-Generation Leaders Initiative. The program is a highly interactive, transformative, two-year leadership development experience for early career leaders who are committed to United Way and the future of civil society."
DATE PUBLISHED: MAY 06, 2024 | SOURCE : THE HAWK EYE, JULIE NICKELL
United Way Launches Volunteer Hub
"The United Way of Southeast Iowa is pleased to announce the launch of a new community volunteer hub. The online and mobile platform will enable agencies and organizations in the Southeast Iowa area to post volunteer opportunities on a central, easy-to-use platform."
DATE PUBLISHED: APR 29, 2024 | SOURCE : SOUTHEAST IOWA UNION
United Way Service Scholarship
"The Burlington/West Burlington Area United Way is excited to introduce the Inaugural United In Service Scholarship, a distinctive opportunity for high school seniors demonstrating exceptional commitment to community service."
DATE PUBLISHED: NOV 24, 2023 | SOURCE : THE HAWK EYE
Burlington Area United Way is At
55% of Fundraising Goal
"The Burlington Area United Way is reaching out to the community with a heartfelt plea as we approach the final month of our annual fundraising campaign. Currently standing at 55% of our goal, we are calling on the residents of Burlington, West Burlington, Mount Pleasant, Mediapolis, Danville, New London, Sperry, and Morning Sun to join us in making the last stretch count."
DATE PUBLISHED: NOV 16, 2023 | SOURCE : THE HAWK EYE, JULIE NICKELL
United Way Preparing to Host
Togetherness Event
"The Burlington/West Burlington Area United Way will host a free, fun-filled celebration of togetherness from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Community Field, 2712 Mount Pleasant St."
DATE PUBLISHED: SEP 07, 2023 | SOURCE : THE HAWK EYE, JULIE NICKELL
General Campaign: The 2021 General Campaign kickoff luncheon is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 12:00 noon at the Pzazz Conference Center. The kickoff luncheon launches the United Way’s fall campaign. Volunteers will be providing area businesses and employee groups with the United Way 2021 Campaign information. Donations and/or pledges received for the 2021 Annual United Way Campaign will help assist 12 local agencies provide programs and services during the 2021 year.
