Christoph Trappe wrote a new blog post: United Way board approves allocations for fiscal year 2013 12 hours, 21 minutes ago · View
The United Way of East Central Iowa’s Board of Directors recently approved $6.6 million in funding to 37 United Way partners and two United Way programs for fiscal year 2013. The funding is split into United Way’s three focus areas of health, education and financial stability. Who is getting how much? Education programs – $2,084,452 [...]
Christoph Trappe wrote a new blog post: New 2-1-1 Web site sees 22,000 searches in three months 3 days, 13 hours ago · View
We launched our new 2-1-1 website in late January and since then 22,000 searches have been recorded. “This is significant and shows that there was a need in the community for this online service,” said Chris Juett, 2-1-1 Program Manager. “We are pleased that we can now offer this service to the community.” In comparison, [...]
Christoph Trappe commented on the blog post Social Media: Why Twitter has more value than you think 3 days, 16 hours ago · View
Nick, Great insights as usual. I think Twitter needs to be part of any communication strategy. Personally. I tweet more than I Facebook, but professionally at United Way (as outlined in this graphic: http://unitedwayofeastcentraliowa.org/social-media-or-online-engagement/) I look at Twitter as a spoke of content delivery and engagement. In this case, most content (nearly all) starts on [...]
Christoph Trappe wrote a new blog post: United Way releases first online directory of leadership givers 5 days, 10 hours ago · View
We are pleased to release the first searchable online database of 2011 leadership givers to United Way of East Central Iowa. The directory lists givers who agreed to be listed. We’ve published a leadership directory for years. We’ve put it online before as a PDF. This year you can search it online. The directory lists [...]
Christoph Trappe wrote a new blog post: RAGBRAI stop in Anamosa needs volunteers 1 week ago · View
Hundreds of volunteers are needed for the 2012 Anamosa RAGBRAI stop. For more information on volunteer opportunities please click here.
Christoph Trappe wrote a new blog post: United Way partners with Freedom From Hunger 2 weeks ago · View
On May 10, United Way of East Central Iowa will host a Food Drive at the Human Service Campus. Items collected at this food drive will be given to HACAP as part of its Freedom From Hunger Food Drive. From 8am-5:30pm, you can bring your food to the drop off site (Human Services Campus at [...]
Christoph Trappe wrote a new blog post: United Way releases new volunteer app for iPhone, iPad and iPods 2 weeks, 6 days ago · View
The app, which is believed to be the first of its kind in the United States, is free to download and allows users to map volunteer opportunities in Cedar Rapids.
Go here for a short video and download link: http://unitedwayofeastcentraliowa.org/united-way-releases-new-volunteer-app-for-iphone-ipad-and-ipods/
Christoph Trappe wrote a new blog post: Day of Caring 2012 just around the corner 2 weeks, 6 days ago · View
United Way staff are busy at work sorting the Day of Caring shirts that will be worn for the event this year. This year’s event will be held on Thursday, May 10. Many businesses have encouraged their employess to volunteer. Businesses include Alliant Energy, Anamosa High School FFA/Industrial Tech/BD, Bankers Trust, Benchmark, Inc, Breakfast of [...]
Christoph Trappe wrote a new blog post: Day of Caring 2012 just around the corner 2 weeks, 6 days ago · View
United Way staff are busy at work sorting the Day of Caring shirts that will be worn for the event this year. This year’s event will be held on Thursday, May 10, 2012. Many businesses have encouraged their employess to volunteer. Businesses include Alliant Energy, Anamosa High School FFA/Industrial Tech/BD, Bankers Trust, Benchmark, Inc, Breakfast [...]
Christoph Trappe wrote a new blog post: United Way Announces Volunteers of the Year 1 month ago · View
Five outstanding volunteers were recognized this morning at the annual United Way Volunteer Breakfast in Cedar Rapids. “It’s great to see some of our outstanding volunteers be recognized,” said Sue Driscoll, United Way of East Central Iowa’s volunteer manager. “Nonprofits could not make it without the help of the thousands of volunteers in Cedar Rapids [...]
Christoph Trappe wrote a new blog post: United Way announces Volunteers of the Year 1 month ago · View
Five outstanding volunteers were recognized this morning at the annual United Way Volunteer Breakfast in Cedar Rapids. “It’s great to see some of our outstanding volunteers be recognized,” said Sue Driscoll, United Way of East Central Iowa’s volunteer manager. “Nonprofits could not make it without the help of the thousands of volunteers in Cedar Rapids [...]
Christoph Trappe wrote a new blog post: Vote for winners at United Way’s annual Volunteer Recognition 1 month, 2 weeks ago · View
United Way is recognizing five outstanding volunteers at a breakfast on April 20. The community can currently vote.
The public vote will decide the winner.
Click here to vote.
Christoph Trappe wrote a new blog post: VIDEO: United Way and the Girl Scouts – developing youth skills for the future 2 months, 3 weeks ago · View
United Way of East Central Iowa focuses on improving the community in three main areas: Health, Financial Stability, and Education. Within Education, we focus on providing children the 21st century skills they need in order to succeed in college, work and life. The Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois have developed a new [...]
Christoph Trappe commented on the blog post Van Meter Inc., CEO Barry Boyer to present annual Mount Mercy MBA Speaker Series 3 months ago · View
Barry was actually the United Way campaign chair a couple of years ago.
Just fyi.
Thanks,
Christoph Trappe
United Way of East Central IowaChristoph Trappe commented on the blog post Kirkwood executive receives 2011 Skills Champion award 3 months, 1 week ago · View
Congratulations, Steve!
Christoph Trappe commented on the blog post Georgia-Pacific to close Monticello container board plant 3 months, 2 weeks ago · View
United Way of East Central Iowa provides a service to those who are unemployed through 2-1-1. By calling or searching the 2-1-1 website, people can find help when they are faced with unexpected situations – such as unemployment. 2-1-1 Program Manager Chris Juett said, “It really provides peace of mind to people who are under [...]
Christoph Trappe wrote a new blog post: United Way Community Volunteer Awards 2012: Nominate a deserving volunteer 3 months, 2 weeks ago · View
United Way of East Central Iowa is recognizing champions who volunteer in our communities through the United Way Volunteer Awards. Honoring volunteers encourages a commitment to community action and inspires others to make volunteering a priority in their lives.
You can nominate somebody here: http://unitedwayofeastcentraliowa.org/volunteerawards2012
Christoph Trappe wrote a new blog post: United Way Community Volunteer Awards 2012: Nominate a deserving volunteer 3 months, 2 weeks ago · View
Nominations now being accepted for United Way Volunteer Awards
United Way of East Central Iowa is recognizing champions who volunteer in our communities through the United Way Volunteer Awards. Honoring volunteers encourages a commitment to community action and inspires others to make volunteering a priority in their lives.
You can nominate somebody here: http://unitedwayofeastcentraliowa.org/volunteerawards2012
Christoph Trappe wrote a new blog post: 2011 Campaign: United Way of East Central Iowa Raised More than $10.5 Million! 4 months ago · View
United Way of East Central Iowa raised $10,581,690 – a new record – in the recently completed 2011 campaign. “This is fantastic news,” said Lois Buntz, CEO and President of United Way in East Central Iowa. “In addition we have $700,440 in additional revenue from grants and sponsorships, plus over $1.8 million in volunteer time. [...]
Christoph Trappe wrote a new blog post: United Way of East Central Iowa raised more than $10.5 million – a new record 4 months ago · View
United Way of East Central Iowa raised $10,581,690 – a new record – in the recently completed 2011 campaign. “This is fantastic news,” said Lois Buntz, CEO and President of United Way in East Central Iowa. “In addition we have $700,440 in additional revenue from grants and sponsorships, plus over $1.8 million in volunteer time. [...]
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