At United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties (UWJWC), we unite people with a shared vision to create lasting change. By partnering with local nonprofits organizations, community leaders, generous donors, and area businesses, we tackle the challenges we face as neighbors. Together, we unite in purpose to create pathways to a strong, safe, and healthy community for all.

What Does United Way Do?

We harness the power of collective action, focusing on four key areas that have the greatest impact on improving lives in our community:

• Youth Opportunity: helping young people realize their full potential and supporting birth through adult education.
• Financial Security: Safety net supports that create a stronger financial future for every generation.
• Healthy Community: help people overcome barriers to good health, including access to nutritious food, affordable healthcare and preventative initiatives.
• Community Resiliency: we work to address urgent needs through 211, and disaster preparedness and response.

We provide:

• Funding to 28 Partner Agencies – carefully vetted and mission-driven organizations addressing the most urgent needs in our community.
• Support in Times of Crisis – offering essential infrastructure for disaster response and recovery when our neighbors need it most.
• Education & Literacy Initiatives – like Reading Buddies, Pen Pals, and the distribution of Literacy, Math, and STEM Kits that ignite learning in young minds.
• Volunteer Connection Hub – linking people to meaningful volunteer opportunities where their skills and energy can make a real difference.

Each year, thousands of residents in Johnson & Washington Counties benefit from the collective efforts of our partners. Together, we ensure that our community thrives—because when it’s better for one of us, it’s better for all of us.

Join our 2024 Campaign: Co-Chairs, Sasha Boros-Schmid and Kate Moreland, who are passionate about the power of community and are leading the charge for this year’s campaign. With your support, we can continue to elevate the quality of life for thousands of people across Johnson and Washington Counties.

Thank you for your pledge during this campaign, it makes all the difference. Learn more about our work and how you can get involved at UnitedWayJWC.org. To make a non-payroll donation, visit our website or call 319-338-7823.

Together, we are making our community stronger—today and for the future.

Iowa Shares is a statewide coalition of Iowa-based nonprofits dedicated to a shared mission of improving our communities. We consider ourselves “small but mighty.” Our member organizations have few or no employees, but work to improve the lives of Iowans through direct service and the dedicated efforts of volunteers. 

Iowa Shares believes in protecting human rights and the rights of workers. Organizations working in this area include Amnesty International of Iowa, Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa, Quad Cities Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees, and the American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa. 

We believe in promoting LGBTQ+ equality. Organizations working to advocate on behalf of LGBTQ+ Iowans include The Quire of Eastern Iowa and Equality Iowa. 

We believe in taking care of our animal friends. Organizations dedicated to improving animal welfare include Animal Lifeline of Iowa, Iowa Humane Alliance, Johnson County Humane Society, and Raptology.

We believe in the importance of education, literacy, and global perspectives. Organizations working on these goals include Friends of the Marion Public Library, Linn County United Nations Association, and the World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities. 

Finally, we believe in protecting our fragile environment and promoting clean energy. Organizations with an environmental focus include Iowa Renewable Energy Association, Iowa Physicians for Social Responsibility, and Trees Forever.

We hope that you share our values and will partner with us. You can choose to support our entire network or specific member organizations. You can also choose to make either a one-time donation or monthly donations through payroll deduction. Your gift, no matter the size, will help improve the lives of your fellow Iowans and the environment in which we all live. Thank you for supporting local, Iowa-based nonprofits!

To learn more about Iowa Shares and our member organizations, visit iowashares.org.

We build partnerships to address health inequities by fostering trusted community engagement, fundraising, and offering programs and services to help support communities where everyone can thrive. Together with partners, we’ve been creating healthier communities for more than 70 years. We exist so that every person in every community has an opportunity to live their healthiest life. CHC represents high-impact nonprofits who work to address the barriers to good health and equity while powering transformative change in the communities in which we live and work.

• $3 per pay period gives 20 people access to an anonymous online mental health screening that can better understand their mental health. 
• $5 per pay period will provide groceries for a patient with cancer for 2 weeks.
• $10 per paycheck covers the cost of a one-day virtual family program, which is offered free of charge and provides resources and support for family members impacted by addiction.
• $15 per pay period will help pay for travel expenses for individuals receiving chemotherapy far from home.
• $25 per pay period will help fund programs that address the maternal Health crisis and reduce preterm births.

Video: 2024 campaign video

Please consider supporting CHC and one or more of our nonprofit partners. You are taking an active role in helping make our communities a healthier place to live. Thank you!

To learn more, check out our website: chcimpact.org.