Cedar Valley United Way focuses on what every person needs to thrive: quality education, strong financial footing, and good health. When these three foundations are in place, individuals and families have a real opportunity to build a stable and fulfilling life.
We invest in proven programs and community partnerships that remove barriers before they become crises. Our goal is not just to respond to problems but to create long lasting change that strengthens our community for generations to come.
Together, we can build a Cedar Valley where everyone has the chance to succeed.
Funding for FY 2025-2026 went to the following areas. Click the links to learn which programs we're funding for each investment area.
For more information on each of the funded programs, click here.
Education Program Grants - $198,300
Cedar Valley United Way is investing so kids are prepared to succeed in school, young people can graduate and young adults make a successful transition from high school to work life.
Income Program Grants - $320,378.31
Cedar Valley United Way is investing to promote financial stability and self-sufficiency for individuals and families.
Health Program Grants - $787,561.96
Cedar Valley United Way is investing so babies are born at a low risk for preventable health problems, individuals receive timely, preventative healthcare and youth and adults avoid risky behaviors.
Emergency & Basic Needs Program Grants - $221,627.88
Cedar Valley United Way is investing in programs that focus on emergency and short-term outputs rather than outcomes to provide services that assist those that have experienced a temporary setback or who face emergency situations.
211 Information and Referral Services - $20,600
United Way 211 is a free and confidential information and referral service, ready to help 24 hours a day, seven days a week with assistance and local resources.
Community Partners Fund - $2,150
Being ready to respond to community needs as they arise is an important goal for Cedar Valley United Way. Our Community Partners Fund gives us the ability to invest as needs arise.
Donor-Directed Designations - $85,353
To encourage charitable giving, Cedar Valley United Way makes it easy for anyone to give back to causes that are important to them. Cedar Valley United Way is happy to process designations to other 501(c)3 organizations on behalf of our donors.
Social Innovation Grants - $50,000
Social innovation grant applications are currently being reviewed and recipients will be announced as grants are awarded. Organizations interested in social innovation grant funding may contact Nilvia Reyes Rodriguez, Director of Community Impact and Engagement, at nilviarr@cvuw.org for more information.
Click here for more information on Social Innovation Grants.
Cedar Valley United Way Program Designations - $13,100
Cedar Valley United Way Programs include: Books for Babies, Women United and mental health impact work.
Here's the data to back up our investments: health data, education data, financial stability data.