United Way Of Central Iowa

Education success: academic achievement is foundational to future success. Uwci collaborates with local school districts and community partners to improve student outcomes, particularly for vulnerable youth. These initiatives focus on enhancing literacy and providing comprehensive support services. For example, in the past year, over 3,000 youth engaged in college and career readiness programs, with more than 85% demonstrating academic progress or measurable improvements in social and emotional development.

Health & well-being: access to quality healthcare, including physical, mental, and dental services, significantly impacts overall well-being. Uwci supports programs addressing these essential needs, serving over 35,000 individuals through funded mental health, medical, and dental providers. One positive outcome of this work is that more than 70% of individuals served either maintained or improved their overall health, contributing to stronger, healthier communities.

Early childhood success: early intervention is critical for long-term educational and developmental success. Uwci invests in programs that support young children during these formative years. Among the many impacts, nearly 6,000 children received developmental or dental screenings through uwci-funded initiatives, resulting in over 600 children being referred for follow-up services, ensuring timely care and support.essential needs: stability starts with access to life's most essential needs - safe housing and nutritious food. Uwci prioritizes funding programs that meet these essential needs and has achieved significant successes. Among them, over 10,300 households participated in housing-focused programs, and more than 3,200 households secured safe and stable housing. Additionally, nearly 350,000 individuals received food assistance through local food pantries, helping families bridge critical gaps.united way community impact services: the volunteer engagement program mobilizes volunteers to foster a thriving community. Community impact services staff research community conditions and measures progress of united way investments. Community impact services also oversees a volunteer, citizen-led accountability process of united way-supported programs in partner organizations.