United Way of Siouxland announced in May of 2022 a new approach to funding programs. The organization’s move from a funded partner grant program to an open model provides critical flexibility to respond to the changing needs of Siouxland.
Revising the grant model maximizes the positive impact United Way support has on our community by allowing outcomes to be updated based on community need.
United Way has undergone an in-depth process to analyze local data, gather feedback from dozens of industry leaders from law enforcement, healthcare, education, workforce development, and more to set new goals for the future. The open Community Impact funding model allows any Siouxland nonprofit who can help solve these key issues apply for United Way support.
Grants will be based on a 3-year cycle, with annual reporting and evaluation.
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United Way of Siouxland is proud to support these programs that contribute to our new, bold goals:
- Individuals access mental health and addiction resources.
- Adult learners become more employable and independent in their community.
- Individuals engage in behaviors that improve their health or safety.
- Families access quality childcare and early learning opportunities.
- Youth demonstrate grade-appropriate school readiness academically, socially, and emotionally.
- Imagination Library
Designations to goal areas, specific programs or Imagination Library must be $50+ and be received by January 31, 2025.
Catholic Charities of Iowa Behavioral Health Services Program
Expand mental health services, substance use disorder treatment, prevention, and early intervention services.
Catholic Charities of Iowa
Heartland Counseling Peer Support Program
Program offers comprehensive wraparound services addressing mental health and substance abuse.
Heartland Counseling
Crittenton Center Resource Center Program
The assists families based on individual needs, regardless of income or other factors, helping them access mental health and addiction resources, develop parenting skills, and improve their family's health, safety and wellbeing.
Crittenton Center
Siouxland Mental Health Serving All That Enter Program
The program in Dakota County, NE offers expanded psychiatric services, focusing on psychiatry, walk-in crisis services and urgent care for psychiatric care, therapy, substance abuse screenings, and suicide prevention. .
Siouxland Mental Health
Center for Siouxland Financial Literacy and Empowerment Program
Offer financial counseling and education to promote stability and independence, covering budgeting, money management, debt reduction, credit scores, avoiding predatory lending, and resolving identity theft.
Center For Siouxland
Lutheran Services of Iowa Resettlement Workforce Development and Education Program
The program provides workforce development and education for recently arrived refugees in Siouxland, enhancing employability and family independence through case management, career services, cultural orientation, job-readiness training, and ELL education.
Lutheran Services of Iowa
Crittenton Center Supervised Apartment Living Program
This program is a 12-bed independent living, foster care program for teens and young adults ages 16-1/2 to 21.
Crittenton Center
Crittenton Center Transitional Therapeutic Home Program
This program provides comprehensive and holistic service programs to homeless children in the care of the Crittenton Center.
Crittenton Center
Haven House Client Services Program
The program offers violence and trauma treatment, mental health, and support services. Addressing abuse and safety improves household behavior, leading to better learning opportunities and increased school attendance.
Haven House
Iowa Legal Aid Legal Assistance Program
The program provides essential legal services for survivors of domestic violence in Woodbury County who cannot afford to hire an attorney.
Iowa Legal Aid
MercyOne Siouxland Foundation Siouxland Child Advocacy Center Program
This program champions the needs of Siouxland's abused children through prevention, intervention, therapy, advocacy, and collaboration during their journey toward healing and justice.
MercyOne Siouxland Foundation
Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA Wellness Program
The program offers facility access, group exercise, wellness coaching, and monthly challenges, empowering participants to make positive changes through education, support, and specialized fitness sessions.
Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA
SafePlace Safety for all Residents Program
The program provides secure shelter, advocacy, and counseling for those facing partner violence, including one-on-one support, basic needs, safety planning, relocation, and legal advocacy.
SafePlace
Camp High Hopes Sleep Away Program
Programs offer tailored physical activities and healthy meals to adults and children, aiming to promote healthy behaviors and reduce obesity.
Camp High Hopes
Crittenton Center Child Care Program
This program increases the number of safe, affordable, quality childcare slots. Including: infant care, extended hours.
Crittenton Center
Lutheran Services of Iowa Childcare Program
The program helps English Language Learner childcare providers, particularly refugee/immigrant women, gain financial stability and increase culturally appropriate childcare spots by registering them with the Iowa Department of Human Services.
Lutheran Services of Iowa
Mary Elizabeth Childcare and Preschool Program
The program offers extended hours (6 a.m. - 6 p.m.) and full-time, active learning care during summer, aiming to provide safe, high-quality daycare and preschool services while removing barriers for families.
Mary Elizabeth Childcare
Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA Preschool, Infant and Toddler, Extended Care Programs
YMCA programs that enhance access to safe, affordable, high-quality care and education - Infant Toddler: Quality care and early learning for ages 6 weeks to 3 years; Preschool: Prepares children for kindergarten with age-appropriate activities; Extended Care: Provides structured care outside traditional hours for families; STEAM: Engages school-age children in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.
Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Siouxland Mentoring Youth Program
The program supports at-risk children by offering academic help, social connections, and emotional guidance. Through personalized mentoring, it aims to build resilience and promote overall well-being.
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Boys and Girls Clubs of Siouxland Summer and After School Programs
The program provides affordable and quality and summer and after-school activities children ages 6-18, focusing on healthy lifestyles, character building, academic success, and workforce readiness.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Siouxland
Girls, Inc. After School and Summer Programs
Programs foster resilience, confidence, and problem-solving skills through: Mentoring in a supportive, pro-girl environment for mental health and social connections; Opportunities for skill practice, self-expression, and relationship-building within a role-model community; Tutoring and academic enrichment to address learning loss and enhance academic success and confidence.
Girls, Inc.
Sanford Community Center Mental Health Outreach Program
The program helps children and families address issues to ensure school success, including managing crises, connecting with mental health therapists, resolving law enforcement issues, and linking to resources.
Sanford Community Center
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting books free of charge to children from birth to age five.