United LEAGUE of Central Iowa

Help bring joy to 42 families in our community this holiday season by supporting United Way of Central Iowa’s HOPE for the Holidays! Make an impact this season! Click below to see the list of needed items and help spread some holiday cheer: https://hubs.ly/Q02XM8Gy0

United Way of Central Iowa, along with our corporate and nonprofit partners, extends a heartfelt thank you to all the incredible volunteers who made Day of Action a success. Your hard work and dedication are creating real, lasting change in our community! From improving outdoor spaces, organizing indoor areas, or reading to students at local elementary schools, your impact is making a real difference in the lives of those we serve. We truly appreciate your role in building a stronger, more vibrant Central Iowa. Thank you for your ongoing support! Check out all the photos from Day of Action: https://lnkd.in/gXu4yCr4 #DAYOFACTIONDSM #CommunityImpact #VolunteerAppreciation

Meet Azaree Shakshak! Over the summer, Azaree joined us at United Way of Central Iowa as an intern on our Community Impact team, bringing her passion and experience from six years in the Oakridge Neighborhood Services Summer Youth Experience Program. She’s a freshman at Des Moines Area Community College with a strong desire to make a difference in her community. Watch the video to hear more about her journey and the skills she’s gained through SYEP! #YouthEmpowerment #CommunityImpact #SYEP

Meet Joshua Harris! Over the summer, Joshua joined us at United Way of Central Iowa as an intern on our Community Impact team. With three years in the Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families Summer Youth Experience Program, Joshua, a recent North High School graduate, has explored roles in marketing, video production, and project management. Watch the video to hear more about his journey and the skills he’s gained through the program! https://lnkd.in/gbveUr2J #YouthEmpowerment #CommunityImpact #SYEP

We hope to see you at the Neighbor's Day Celebration put on by @iowajuneteenthobservance! Stop by the United LEAGUE table and say hi, grab a free book, or color a financial literacy worksheet! This event is free from 12-7 at Western Gateway Park! For more information: https://hubs.ly/Q02BYwn80

We're Looking for Caring Adults to be Book Buddies this Summer! ?? Hundreds of central Iowa children are at risk of not gaining the skills they need to start kindergarten ready to learn. Research shows that children who start behind, stay behind. Join us in making a difference! Book Buddy helps children in the critical year before kindergarten, building the pre-reading skills they need for a strong start in school. Let's give them the foundation for a bright future. Ready to make an impact? Learn more & become a Book Buddy today: https://hubs.ly/Q02BSksr0

United League Director Clifton Antoine had an amazing time connecting with the brilliant students of the Oakridge Neighborhood Services Summer Youth Employment Program! Our session was filled with fun, engaging activities where students shared their proudest accomplishments and discovered more about their classmates. It was truly inspiring to see such enthusiasm and talent! Thank you to Oakridge for their unwavering commitment to empowering youth through their youth employment program. #YouthEmpowerment #CommunitySupport #Inspiration #UnitedLeague #Oakridge