![Staff Spotlight: Janelle White](https://www.uweci.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Blog_2016-03_Staff_Spotlight_John_Spanczak.jpg)
Welcome to United Way, Janelle! Janelle White recently joined United Way's operations team. Get to know a little about her by reading our blog.
![End of Year Giving](https://www.uweci.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Blog_2016-12_End_of_Year_Giving.jpg)
Read our blog to help plan your year-end donations to United Way and meet the December 31 deadline for tax deductions in 2016.
![VITA Needs Volunteers for 2017](https://www.uweci.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2015-11-VITAVolunteers.jpg)
Last year, VITA volunteers helped save taxpayers nearly $375,000! Become a VITA volunteer to help low- and moderate-income families in our community file their taxes for free.
![Volunteering Year Round](https://www.uweci.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Blog_2016-11_Family_Volunteering.jpg)
There are many ways to make a positive impact on the lives of others and spread joy all year long. Make volunteering more than just a holiday tradition!
![Milestones Adult Day Services Program](https://www.uweci.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Blog_2016-11_Milestone_Ana.jpg)
Our Community Building staff visited Aging Services Inc., a United Way funded partner. Read more about their experience and the Milestones program.
![Staff Spotlight: Destiny Hastings](https://www.uweci.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Blog_2016-03_Staff_Spotlight_John_Spanczak.jpg)
Meet and get to know United Way of East Central Iowa's new Annual Campaign Manager, Destiny Hastings!
![Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment](https://www.uweci.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Blog_211.jpg)
Linn County Community Partnership is partnering with United Way to help people navigate the Health Insurance Marketplace in 2017.
![Our Program Stories](https://www.uweci.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/WWD-Snapshot-Food-Insecurity.jpg)
One in nine people in United Way's five-county service area struggle with hunger. Let's Stop the Growl! Read stories from our programs and see the impact.