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Financial Assistance | Des Moines Register - Embrace Iowa

A project through the Des Moines Register that is administered by Community Action Agencies in the state. Application periods may vary depending on location.

Requests that are considered for this project may include beds, clothing, car repairs, medical expenses (including pharmacy, dental and corrective lenses), furniture, rent, utilities, fees & fines, home repairs, household items, appliances, and miscellaneous other things (computer, etc.). The maximum dollar amount awarded per household is $750.

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Charities/Grantmaking Organizations | United Way of Lee County

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.

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Charities/Grantmaking | Polk County Housing Trust Fund

Provides resources to expand affordable housing choices in Polk County. Both for-profit and non-profit agencies that provide housing to low-income people may apply for funding. PLEASE NOTE: Does not serve individuals directly.

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Embrace Iowa | Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP)

Offers the Financial Assistance project through the Des Moines Register that is administered by Community Action Agencies in the state and is only accessible during a certain time frame each year. Incomplete applications will not be accepted for consideration.

Applications will be accepted around December 1 of each year and will close at the end of January.

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Funders | United Way of the Wabash Valley

Brings people and resources together to create lasting change and positive impact for the community. Volunteers and issue-focused experts work with the organization year-round to help assess the community's most pressing needs and distribute resources to programs that will positively impact the area. Organizations must apply for program funding. 

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Charities/Grantmaking Organizations | Illinois Prairie Community Foundation

Encourages local philanthropy to meet local needs.

Foundation has more than 200 component funds for individuals, families, and non-profit organizations.

Funds include endowments, scholarships, agency and project funds, and donor advised funds. Foundation is working to build strong field of interest endowments in five

- Arts and culture.

- Health and wellness.

-Education.

- Youth.

- Environment. - Jewish education and life.

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Charities/Grantmaking Organizations | Combined Health Agencies Drive of Nebraska

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

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Charities/Grantmaking | Chrysalis Foundation

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.

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Humanitarian Relief | US Fund for UNICEF

Global humanitarian relief organization providing children with health care and immunizations, clean water, nutrition and food security, education, emergency relief and more.

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Grants to Non-Profit Organizations; Scholarships for Graduating High School Seniors | Siouxland Community Foundation

Grant funding for non-profit organizations seeking charitable gifts to build permanent endowments, making grants in response to community needs, and providing services that will help shape the well-being of Siouxland.

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Donor Relations | United Way of the Great River Region

Conducts a community campaign once a year. The campaign funds are allocated to area not for profit agencies that provide services to the community.

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Funders | United Way of Danville Area

Funding is provided to local agencies and programs that United Way administers, such as Imagination Library, 2-1-1, Food 4 the Children (weekend food program) and Project Dash.

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Charities/Grantmaking Organizations | United Way of Story County

Provides grant funding to approved non-for-profit partner agencies that provide programs that serve individuals in need throughout greater Story County.

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Charity/Grantmaking Organization | United Way of South Central Nebraska

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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Mental Health Information, Referral, and Education | McHenry County Mental Health Board

Provides leadership to ensure the prevention and treatment of mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance abuse, and traumatic brain injury by identifying, planning, coordinating, fostering development, and contracting for quality services for all citizens. Responsibilities include allocating county funds designated for mental health services and providing community education programming.

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Charity/Grant Making Services | United Way of South Central Illinois

Provides funding for human service agencies in South Central Illinois.

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Charities/Grantmaking Organizations | Columbus Area United Way, Inc

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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Charities/Grantmaking Organizations | United Way of the Midlands

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.

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Funding Organization | Kishwaukee United Way

Provides funding for local organizations, including 211 services.

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Charities/Grantmaking Organizations | United Way of East Central Iowa

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.

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Charities/Grantmaking Organizations | United Way Muscatine County

Performs periodic needs assessment, yearly campaign for non-profit programs provided by partner agencies, provide management training for non-profits, provide small grants for programs, and coordinate community services.

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Charities/Grantmaking Organizations | Cornhusker United Way

Funding source for local health and human service agencies.

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Community Investment | United Way of Mahaska County

Provides community awareness and funding for non-profit agencies. Volunteer committee evaluates funding requests, reviewing their budget and financial needs, as well as interviewing representatives from each agency. Based upon the perceived needs of all applicants, this committee will recommend member agencies for funding to the United Way of Mahaska County Board of Directors.

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Charities/Grantmaking Organizations | Norfolk Area United Way

Funding source for local health and human service agencies.

Financial oversight and collaboration between agencies.

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Charities/Grantmaking Organizations | United Way Worldwide

National office for more than 1,800 local United Way organizations around the world.

Nearly all donation, funding, and assistance issues, as well as many policy decisions are handled at the local level, and questions relating to these issues are best addressed to local United Ways. Type zip code on website to find your local United Way.

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