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1111 Ninth Street, Ste 100

Des Moines, IA 50314

515-246-6500

www.unitedwaydm.org

 

Our Impact

259,763

People served.

185+

Programs supported.

110+

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 the five elements of a thriving community.

Ways to Give


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*

  • Michael Abbott*

  • Rob Barron

  • Wendy Batchelder

  • Kristi Burma

  • Alexis Campbell, Ph.D.**

  • John Currier

  • Abby Delaney

  • Jacquie Easley McGhee*

  • Rosalind (Roz) Fox

  • Monica Friedman*

  • Jem Gong-Browne

  • Phil Hall

  • Dr. Hayley Harvey, DDS

  • Suzanne Heckenlaible*

  • Pete Hird*

  • Laura Howe

  • Erica Jensen

  • Erin Kuhl

  • Steve Lacy*

  • Janice Lane-Schroeder**

  • Jeff Lorenzen

  • Joe Murphy*

  • Colin Pennycooke*

  • Janell Pittman*

  • Nancy Post

  • Ian Roberts, Ph.D.

  • Renee Schaaf

  • Jeremy Staun*

  • Nataliya Boychenko Stone, Ph.D.

  • Mary Sellers*

  • Chris Terhark*

  • Brent Vander Waal

  • Sean Vicente*

  • Maria Volante*

  • (board chair)

  • Rev. Jonathan Whitfield

  • Steve Whitty

  • Kim Willis

  • Kevin Zaugg