Our Impact
248,050
People served.
170
Programs supported.
105+
Nonprofit community partners.
Mission
Improve lives by uniting the caring power of community.
Key Services Provided
United Way of Central Iowa brings together experts, volunteers, advocates, donors, leaders, nonprofits, elected officials and others to strategically and equitably address challenges in the five elements of a thriving community: essential needs, early childhood success, education success, economic opportunity, and health and well-being.
Key Audiences Served
We serve all Central Iowans in Polk, Dallas and Warren counties who face challenges within those five elements of a thriving community.
Ways to Give
Donate to United Way of Central Iowa during your organization’s annual United Way campaign.
Donate directly online at www.unitedwaydm.org/donate.
Give a legacy gift to help now and in the future at www.unitedwaydm.org/legacy.
Volunteer in our community; find hundreds of opportunities at www.unitedwaydm.org/volunteer.
Advocate for all Central Iowans to have access to the support they need to thrive at www.unitedwaydm.org/get-involved/advocate.
What are the most immediate needs to support your organization?
Some of central Iowa’s toughest challenges include: Essential Needs – 24% of central Iowa households spend more than 30% of their income on housing; Early Childhood Success – Polk County has lost over 1,000 licensed child care openings since mid-2022; Education Success – 26% of central Iowa high school graduates do not have a plan for the future; Economic Opportunity – 20% of central Iowa households could not survive a short-term loss of income; Health & Well-Being – 47% of Iowa adults with mental health needs are unable to receive necessary treatment. Make a positive impact on these staggering statistics and donate to United Way of Central Iowa today.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Emily Abbas*
Wendy Batchelder
Kristi Burma
Alexis Campbell, Ph.D.**
John Currier
Ryan Downing
Jacquie Easley McGhee*
Rosalind (Roz) Fox
Monica Friedman*
(board chair)
Phil Hall
Dr. Hayley Harvey, DDS
Suzanne Heckenlaible*
Lance Henning**
Pete Hird*
Brian Israel*
Erica Jensen
Erin Kuhl
Kevin Larkin
Jeff Lorenzen
Michael McTaggart
Joe Murphy*
Cathy Padilla
Colin Pennycooke*
Janell Pittman*
Nancy Post
Brandon Qualley
Ian Roberts, Ph.D.
Jeremy Staun*
Nataliya Boychenko
Stone, Ph.D.
Mary Sellers*
Chris Terhark*
Maria Volante*
Rev. Jonathan
Whitfield
Steve Whitty
Kim Willis
Kevin Zaugg