Christoph TrappeI worked at The Gazette/KCRG for 6 out of 11 years between 2000 and 2011.I left in 2011 to work at United Way of East Central Iowa. |
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United Way features ’12 Days of Giving,’ participating in Giving Tuesday
Starting today, we are posting daily videos that highlight United Way’s involvement in the community through our own version of the 12 Days of Christmas song. You can check out the videos here: http://UnitedWayofEastCentralIowa.org/givingtuesday. Giving Tuesday this year falls on Nov. 27, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. It follows Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber [...]
United Way partner companies recognized for community involvement
Two companies that invest in United Way were recognized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals on National Philanthropy Day on Nov. 14, 2012. Cargill was recognized as the Outstanding Philanthropic Organization in the Large Business category. Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust was recognized as the Outstanding Philanthropic Organization in the Small Business category. Companies like [...]
United Way publishes 2012 Holiday Volunteer and Giving Guide
Every year, community organizations have needs for volunteers and other donations during the holiday season. To connect these organizations with the community, United Way of East Central Iowa publishes a Holiday Volunteer and Giving Guide. In the 2012 guide, individuals, families and coworkers will find opportunities that involve adopting a family, driving elderly or preparing [...]
Linn County residents continue to face homelessness (infographic)
Building Tomorrow’s Workforce Today: A free breakfast discussion
Developing tomorrow’s skilled worker has become more important than ever. Join the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, Kirkwood Community College, United Way of East Central Iowa in a best practice and idea generation to build a strong future workforce. When: 7:30 – 9 a.m., Oct. 31, 2012 Where: The Hotel at Kirkwood, 76th Avenue and [...]
Public invited to emergency volunteer center training Oct. 22
Linn Area Partners Active in Disaster (LAP-AID) is hosting an Emergency Volunteer Center Training. Details: Monday, October 22, 2012 Human Services Campus Rex Eno Conference Center, 2nd Floor 317 7th Ave. SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401. Check in begins at 6:15 pm. Training runs from 6:30-9:00. There is no cost to attend, but pre-registration is [...]
2-1-1: Why do people call and why can’t they receive services?
Between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012, there were 43,805 calls placed to the United Way 2-1-1 system from within the 24 county service delivery area. Individuals most frequently called for assistance in the following areas: Housing/Shelter; Income Support and Assistance; Food and Meals; Individual and Family Supoort; Information Services and Health Care During [...]
Education volunteers needed; volunteer breakfast set
United Way of East Central Iowa will hold a Volunteer Information Breakfast from 7:30 to 8:30 am on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at the Human Services Campus (317 7th Ave SE). Come and hear from Jon Bancks and Jim Green, who will tell us how volunteering impacts their lives and others. Through the work with [...]
Volunteers needed for 9/11 service projects
The September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance was created to provide a positive way to forever remember and pay tribute to the 9/11 victims, honor those that rose in service in response to the attacks, and to remind people of the importance of working more closely together in peace to improve our world, [...]
Zins Restaurant to donate portion of proceeds to United Way
From Tuesday, September 4 to Tuesday, September 11, 2012, Zins Restaurant will be partnering with United Way. When you eat dinner at the downtown restaurant during this time, a portion of proceeds will be donated to United Way of East Central Iowa. Check out the menu here: http://unitedwayofeastcentraliowa.org/zins-restaurant-to-donate-portion-of-proceeds-to-united-way/ Thanks to Zins for the support.
