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![We Fight for Carrie's Family: Willis Dady](https://www.uweci.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Blog_2017-09_Campaign-Story-Willis-Dady.jpg)
United Way and Willis Dady work together to reduce homelessness. Learn how they saved Carrie's family from eviction.
![We Fight for Kids Like Willie: Boys & Girls Club of Cedar Rapids](https://www.uweci.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/boysandgirlsclubcr.jpg)
Read this success story from United Way funded partner, Boys & Girls Club of Cedar Rapids.
![International Literacy Day 2017](https://www.uweci.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Blog_2017-09_International-Literacy-Day.jpg)
It's the 51st International Literacy Day! Read more about how we support literacy in our community.
![Staff Spotlight: Brenda Mohr](https://www.uweci.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Blog_2016-03_Staff_Spotlight_John_Spanczak.jpg)
Brenda Mohr is our new Training and Organizational Development Coordinator. Get to know her in this week's blog post.
![Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria and Mexico Earthquake: United Way's Response](https://www.uweci.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Blog_2017-09_Harvey-and-Irma.jpg)
United Way is monitoring local efforts to support communities affected by the recent hurricanes and earthquakes. Learn how you can help.
![Turn the Page: Volunteer as a Reading Mentor](https://www.uweci.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Blog_2017-08_Reading-Mentors.jpg)
Learn about the importance of reading mentors and how to help local children succeed.
![One Leader One Reader](https://www.uweci.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/One-Leader-One-Reader-Logo.jpg)
Young Leaders Society Chair, Nate Klein, explains the importance behind our new initiative, One Leader One Reader.
![Because of You Reception 2017 Recap](https://www.uweci.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Events-Leadership-Thank-You.jpg)
Learn how attendees made a difference for Waypoint clients and about becoming a leader in our community.