![Happy Birthday, 2-1-1!](https://www.uweci.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Blog_2017-02_211_Birthday.jpg)
For 13 years, United Way's 2-1-1 has helped connect our community to resources. Learn more about what 2-1-1 does and who it helps!
![Scheduling Your VITA Appointment](https://www.uweci.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2015-11-VITAVolunteers.jpg)
Everything you need to know about scheduling your free tax preparation appointment with VITA!
![Outstanding Volunteer Awards Nominations](https://www.uweci.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/10-e1492016825480.jpg)
If you know a volunteer and want to recognize them for their hard work, nominate them for our annual Outstanding Volunteer Awards!
![4 Reasons a Workplace Volunteer Program is a Smart Investment](https://www.uweci.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/WWD-Workplace-Volunteer-Council.jpg)
How can you help employees develop skills and also prepare them for future leadership roles? Read how in our blog post on workplace volunteer programs.
![January WLI Member Spotlight](https://www.uweci.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Blog_2017-01_WLI_Spotlight.jpg)
Get to know United Way of East Central Iowa Women's Leadership Initiative (WLI) Member, Wendy Nielsen of Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust.
![Getting to Know Our New CEO](https://www.uweci.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Blog_2017-1_CEO_Stiles.jpg)
Join us in congratulating Tim Stiles on his new position as United Way of East Central Iowa's President & CEO! Learn more about Tim by reading our blog.
![Staff Spotlight: Emily Grace](https://www.uweci.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Blog_2016-03_Staff_Spotlight_John_Spanczak.jpg)
Welcome to United Way, Emily! Get to know Emily Grace, our new Digital Media Specialist, by reading our blog.
![A Farewell from Lois](https://www.uweci.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Lois-Buntz-Blog-Post-0216.jpg)
United Way of East Central Iowa's outgoing president and CEO, Lois Buntz, retires at the end of this year. Read her farewell letter here.