United Way of Clinton County, Iowa Provides Supplemental Funds for DeWitt Central Community Student Lunch Program

United Way of Clinton County, Iowa (UWCCI) is keeping in touch with funded agencies to support agency staff and help with increased client needs through the Covid-19 pandemic. With secondary schools’ spring break extended, many students and their families were not prepared for extra food costs. UWCCI responded with $6,000 for the DeWitt Referral Center provide student lunch boxes and bags for these families. While not gourmet meals, these boxes and bags enable a family with additional unexpected costs or while laid off to pay bills and still have nutritious meals.
 

COVID-19 Update & What You Can Do

United Way of Clinton County, Iowa (UWCCI) is closely monitoring the local situation from day-to-day in these rapidly changing times. Currently the UWCCI office remains open and is consulting regularly with Clinton County non-profit assistance agencies in our network, in case that additional emergency funding may be required to meet community needs during this crisis.

Clinton Middle School 'Coins for Clinton' to Benefit UWCCI

Clinton Middle School students have set a $16,500 goal to benefit the United Way of Clinton County, Iowa (UWCCI). After the first two weeks of activities, the students and teachers have already raised $6500, with just two weeks left to go. If the students reach their goal, teachers will participate in a spaghetti slide and rap battles, amongst other celebratory activities. Teacher Eric Slocum, a lead organizer behind the fundraisers, has also pledged to cut off his man-bun.