We are connected and interdependent. We all will win when families are financially stable. For families and individuals that are barely able to get by and are struggling to make ends meet, United Way is here to help.

Community Action Plan
United Way is addressing specific issues in the area of Income that help create long-term community change. These issues include increasing income, building savings and gaining and sustaining assets.

Earned Income Tax Preparation Service: United Way partners with Volunteer Tax Assistance (VITA), AARP Tax-Aide and community programs to offer free tax preparation services to Quad Citians with a household income not exceeding $49,000.

Along with bringing over $5 million to our local community, this initiative serves as an important entry point to get families on the path to financial stability by allowing them to open bank accounts and giving them access to financial literacy information.

Retraining Workers: Thanks to the generosity of the Hubbell-Waterman Foundation, we have been able to start a reskilling initiative, which trains newly laid off workers in another field, so they can be re-employed.

Funded Programs
We fund 28 programs that are helping families and individuals achieve financial stability. These programs address skill building and access to services, basic needs and safety, employment and housing, seniors and self-sufficiency.

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