Making an Impact


This could involve supporting local charities, sponsoring community events, or simply offering a helping hand to those in need. These actions create a ripple effect that contributes to the overall well-being of your community.

Youth Opportunity

Helping young people realize their full potential.

Community Resiliency

Addressing urgent needs today for a better tomorrow.

Financial Security

Creating a stronger financial future for every generation.

Healthy Community

Improving health and well-being for all.

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Making an Impact


This could involve supporting local charities, sponsoring community events, or simply offering a helping hand to those in need. These actions create a ripple effect that contributes to the overall well-being of your community.

Youth Opportunity

Helping young people realize their full potential.

Community Resiliency

Addressing urgent needs today for a better tomorrow.

Financial Security

Creating a stronger financial future for every…

Healthy Community

Improving health and well-being for all.

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How We've Helped

2,009

local students served at Ready, Set, School.

14,813

volunteer hours of service last year.

$7,672,435

invested in the Johnson & Washington County Communities since 2020.

Next Upcoming Event


16Nov
Each year, Shelter House kicks off National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week with our annual Soup Luncheon at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Join us for a selection of homemade soups and desserts at this event to help raise drive attention toward the issues of hunger and homelessness in our community.We will be accepting free-will donations for…
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Iowa City, IA 52245

Latest News and Updates


Keys
“I just wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for everything you’ve done over the past four years. […] As I’ve grown into adulthood and…
Volunteers
Nicolet National Bank Invests in Our Community IOWA CITY, Iowa — September 9, 2026 — United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties today announced…
Group making star
A New Approach to Community Investment For more than 12 years, United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties used essentially the same approach to…

Latest News and updates

Keys
“I just wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for everything you’ve done over the past four years. […] As I’ve grown into adulthood and…
Volunteers
Nicolet National Bank Invests in Our Community IOWA CITY, Iowa — September 9, 2026 — United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties today announced…
Group making star
A New Approach to Community Investment For more than 12 years, United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties used essentially the same approach to…
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