![Staff Spotlight John Spanczak](https://www.uweci.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Blog_2016-03_Staff_Spotlight_John_Spanczak.jpg)
Welcome to the United Way Team, John! John Spanczak recently joined our team at United Way of East Central Iowa as our Manager of the Youth Achievement AmeriCorps Program.
![Another Great VITA Tax Season Is Underway!](https://www.uweci.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Blog_2016-03_VITA.jpg)
We still have appointments available, but slots are filling up quickly!
![Why Should You Post Your Nonprofit Event on UWECI's Website?](https://www.uweci.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Events-ListYourEvent-FundedPartners.jpg)
10 Reasons to post your event with us. Click here to find out how!
![Volunteer Spotlight Chris Naxera](https://www.uweci.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Chris-Naxera-Blog-Post-0216.jpg)
We like to feature United Way volunteers on our blog. This month, we are featuring Chris Naxera, United Way Quarton Committee member.
![Get to Know Our President, Lois Buntz](https://www.uweci.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Lois-Buntz-Blog-Post-0216.jpg)
In honor of President's Day, we'd like to feature our own President/CEO, Lois Buntz. Click here to learn more about Lois's guitar lessons and the best advice she's ever received.
![Week of Thanks](https://www.uweci.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/HeroImage-ThankyouNotes-500x500.jpg)
In true Jimmy Fallon fashion, we'd like to write #thankyounotes to all of our donors and volunteers.
![Top 10 Reasons to Call 2-1-1](https://www.uweci.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Blog_2016-02_211_Top10.jpg)
Unsure of where to start? Call 2-1-1! Here are some reasons why...
![Campaign Celebration 2015 Results](https://www.uweci.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Blog_2016-01_campaign_celebration_Results-1.jpg)
We're happy to announce that together we raised a total of $10,318,151. Not only did you help us reach and surpass our campaign goal, but also more importantly your support made a difference to more people and improved more lives: