United Way of Wapello County announces 2017 fundraising goal- $500,000
The United Way of Wapello County has announced its' fundraising goal for the fiscal year 2017. The nonprofit will reach a $500,000 goal. The board of directors have determined that this goal should be attainable and it is the hope of everyone involved with the organization to surpass the goal this year.
The United Way thanks all its' donors and volunteers. We could not hit this goal without the support from our community partners.
United Way and FamilyWize save Wapello County $74,481 on medications
United Way of Wapello County and FamilyWize Help Local Community Save $74,481 on Prescription Medications
ALICE in Wapello County
The United Way of Wapello County partnered with the United Ways of Iowa to compile a report which shows 39% of households in Wapello County live below the ALICE threshold. In Iowa, 381,226 households, 31% of the state's total, are unable to afford the basic cost of living.
Wendy Smith, VITA Site Coordinator, spoke at the National Taxpayer Advocate Public Forum
National Taxpayer Advocate Public Forum
Written statement from Wendy Smith
VITA Site Coordinator, United Way of Wapello County
United Way of Wapello County Achieves Service Enterprise Certification
United Way of Wapello County has been nationally certified as a Service Enterprise.
A Service Enterprise is defined as an organization that fundamentally leverages volunteers and their skills across all levels of the organization to successfully deliver on its social mission.+
Volunteer Management Training Series
Volunteer Centers of Iowa in partnership with the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service will offer an online volunteer management training series that begins on January 27, 2016.
2015 Day of Caring
United Way’s Day of Caring is an annual event which brings volunteers from across the community together for one day of collective, meaningful impact. The Day of Caring is an opportunity to use your time and talents to support United Way and our community. It provides an opportunity to see first-hand the work United Way and our partners are doing to improve education, income and health in our community.
United Way Invests over $492,000 focused on Improving Education, Income and Health
For a building to be stable for the long term, it needs a solid foundation. The same is true in life, and the building blocks for a solid life are a strong education, financial stability and good health.
1st Annual Southeast Iowa Non Profit Summit
This day-long event features stimulating dialogue, presentations, learning and networking opportunities addressing a variety of critical nonprofit capacity building topics. Perfect for board members, staff and volunteers! The entire day is designed to teach, inspire and connect the nonprofit community in Southeast Iowa. Look forward to creative presenters who are nationally recognized in their fields of expertise and dedication to assisting the nonprofit community.