About United Way of North Central Iowa

At United Way of North Central Iowa, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a healthy, secure, and hopeful life. Every day, we bring people, businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders together to create lasting change across our eight-county region.

Our Mission

To connect and strengthen community resources to inspire change in the lives of all North Iowans.

Our Vision

We envision a North Iowa where every child has the opportunity to succeed, every family can achieve financial stability, every individual has access to the support they need to live a healthy life, and every community is resilient in the face of challenges.

Our Values

We Unite
We believe lasting change happens when people work together. We bring communities, businesses, nonprofits, volunteers, and donors together to solve local challenges.

We Care
Every person matters. We lead with compassion, listen to our community, and work to ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

We Invest Wisely
We are committed to being responsible stewards of every dollar entrusted to us. We invest in solutions that create measurable, lasting impact.

We Build Trust
We value transparency, accountability, and integrity in everything we do. Our donors, partners, and community members deserve to know their support is making a difference.

We Create Lasting Change
We don't just respond to today's needs—we work alongside our partners to build stronger systems and brighter futures for generations to come.