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Does not provide direct services but offers 2-1-1 Information and Referral line, administers the Sprout Into Reading program and the Community Clothes Closet through our Women United group, and offers a free online volunteer portal, matching community members with nonprofits who have volunteer needs. Also offers support to local Community Volunteers Active in Disaster (COAD).

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Disaster/Emergency Services Volunteer Opportunities
Community assessment, collaboration, fundraising, and special events for local health and human service agencies.

Volunteer development.

Get Connected website lists local volunteer opportunities, donation needs, and agency events.

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Donation Drop Off Points
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Volunteer Recruitment/Placement

Implements annual fundraising campaign, works with community partners to help those most in need, acquaints union members with the community's health and human services, makes referrals to services in the community.

Funding organization for Grundy County. Does not provide direct services but coordinates donations and makes grants to other organizations in the community.

Funding source for local health and human service agencies.

Funding source for local nonprofits providing services in education, financial stability, and health. Provides financial oversight and collaboration between nonprofits for collective impact and change.

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Medical Expense Assistance
Charities/Grantmaking Organizations

Provides educational materials regarding safe sleep, tummy time, and bereavement. Also provides safe sleep training for parents, families, healthcare professional, childcare professionals, childcare providers, law enforcement officials, and first responders.

Also offers a safe sleep crib referral program and peer-support bereavement program.

Provides a philanthropic organization that provides financial support to qualifying organizations that are devoted to education, economic growth, and community development.

Raises funds via workplace giving for member health charities.

Public education on behalf of member agencies.

Information and referral.

MEMBER CHARITIES:

The ALS Association

Alzheimer's Association Nebraska Chapter

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Nebraska

American Lung Association in Nebraska

Angels Among Us

Arthritis Foundation Nebraska

Autism Action Partnership

Blood Cancer United

Brain Injury Association of Nebraska

Breakthrough T1D Nebraska and Iowa (Formerly JDRF)

Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, Nebraska/Iowa Chapter

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Nebraska Chapter

Epilepsy Foundation Nebraska

Heart Heroes, Inc.

March of Dimes, Nebraska and Western Iowa Market

National MS Society, Mid-America Chapter

Nebraska AIDS Project

Nebraska Chapter of the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation

Nebraska Health Care Foundation

Nebraska Hospice and Palliative Care Association

Nebraska Kidney Association

Susan G. Komen

Team Jack Foundation

United Cerebral Palsy of Nebraska

Global humanitarian relief organization providing children with health care and immunizations, clean water, nutrition and food security, education, emergency relief and more.
Connects donors to the causes they care about, strengthens nonprofits through grants and support, and provides leadership on community issues that involve charitable giving.

Fund for Omaha program accepts applications from 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations or those with a 501(c)3 nonprofit fiscal agent. The award size is $5000-$25,000. See the website for the most up-to-date application and deadline information.

African American Unity Fund accepts grant applications from nonprofits that serve primarily members of the African American community. See the website for the most up-to-date application information.

Futuro Latino Fund accepts grant applications from nonprofits that serve primarily members of the Latino community. See the website for the most up-to-date application information.

LGBTQIA2S+ Equality Fund accepts grant applications from nonprofits that serve primarily members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. See the website for the most up-to-date application information.

Refugee Community Grant Fund accepts grant applications from nonprofits that serve primarily members of the refugee community. See the website for the most up-to-date application information.

Omaha Neighborhood Grants accepts grant applications from nonprofits and neighborhoods that empower local residents to lead initiatives and projects in their own neighborhoods. See the website for the most up-to-date application information.

Jetton Charitable Fund accepts grant applications from nonprofits focusing on youth access to the arts, history, and natural sciences.

Creche Childhood Education Fund accepts grant applications from nonprofits focusing on early childhood education.

Richard A. Shaw Fund accepts grant applications from nonprofits focusing on history, natural sciences, and outdoor education.

Community Foundations of Southwest Iowa Grant Program accepts applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofit groups for community betterment projects in the communities of Audubon, Cass, Crawford, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, Page, and Shelby counties. See the website for the most up-to-date application information.

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Redevelopment Programs

Offers to serve as a catalyst and partner in improving the health of people in Greater Des Moines, Iowa. Visit website for the Foundation's priorities, application forms, and instructions

Provides support, coordinates, and funds area agencies that provide a human service. United Way does not provide direct client service, but works with area agencies.
Partners with individuals and families, businesses and nonprofits, to create and grow charitable gifts that allow donors to address the region's most promising opportunities and pressing needs through grants and scholarships.
Advocates and volunteers to create social change and improve lives.
Connects volunteers with programs, donors of all types, as well as donations of all types to programs and agencies. Provides comprehensive information and referral service to the community, an education program on human services available in the metro area, and information on volunteerism.

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Volunteer Recruitment/Placement
Funding source for local health and human service agencies, as well as financial oversight and collaboration between agencies.

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Provides public foundation established to address the needs of girls and women in the Greater Des Moines area. Lead community improvement by assuring the well-being of girls and women through education, grant-making, and philanthropy.

Funding source for local health and human service agencies.
Provides funding for local organizations, including 211 services.

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Provides grants to area programs and agencies that focus on building economic mobility, fostering childhood success, improving access to healthcare and supporting safety net services.

Provides grants to non-profit tax exempt organizations to be used for charitable purposes to benefit the Cedar Rapids community and surrounding Linn County.

Community convener, working with area nonprofits, civic organizations, and other funders to make our community strong.

Funding source for community non-profit programs through the annual United Way Campaign. The mission of United Way is to lead and unite the Rock River Valley in measurably improving lives.

Funding source for local health and human service agencies.

Financial oversight and collaboration between agencies.

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