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United Ways of Iowa DESCRIPTION CONTACT NAME Deanne Cook EMAIL United Ways of Iowa is a membership association of local United Ways serving the state of Iowa. Their efforts focus on supporting the outstanding work of local United Ways across the state, and working as a network to further build upon their collective impact in Iowa. Iowa United Ways’ work focuses on improving the education, income, and health of communities across Iowa. exec@uwiowa.org PHONE In addition to supporting local United Ways, United Ways of Iowa manages the Iowa Reading Corps, an early grade reading initiative; and is active in public policy discussions. 515-246-6513 OFFICE ADDRESS PO Box 316 Johnston, IA 50131 TYPE OF WORK Advocacy, Community Based, Educational/School COUNTIES Activities Statewide Page | 545 HOW TO HELP Unit ed Ways and their community partners across Iowa have a variety of volunteer opportunities available. United Ways of Iowa invites Iowans to learn more about volunteer opportunities through their local United Way, find volunteer opportunities statewide through Volunteer Iowa, the website for the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service, or become engaged in advocacy through their public policy website. Contact them directly for more information.