Now more than ever United Way of Siouxland is uniting our community by working as a team, actively gathering resources, and creating solutions. Weekly, we share the latest news with you. Find previous newsletters & information about the Siouxland Recovery Fund at:
unitedwaysiouxland.com
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United Way of Siouxland
Our Mission:
"To improve lives by uniting the caring power of our community."
Our Credo
: "United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in our community.
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The Siouxland Recovery Fund
is accepting grant applications from organizations in Woodbury, Plymouth, Dakota & Union counties that have seen an increased need and have provided direct community response due to
COVID-19.
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The Dakota County Health Department
is doing COVID testing on June 12th and 13th from 8am to Noon
for residents and employees of Dakota County, NE
at the Dakota City Fire Hall 208 S. 21st Street. Before testing you must register online at
testnebraska.com
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Mary J Treglia Community House has videos in multiple languages available on their You Tube page about "How to apply for Low Income Home Energy Assistance" and many other topics.
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Source For Siouxland
has community data available for grant writing needs and community or agency planning initiatives.
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Mental health is the foundation for emotions, thinking, communication, learning, resilience and self-esteem. Mental health is also key to relationships, personal and emotional well-being and contributing to community or society
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Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.
Services are offered on a sliding fee scale.
402-494-3337 Crisis Line: 402-494-7655
The Salvation Army
has a Chaplain Support Line for anyone that needs emotional or spiritual care.
1-888-651-7294
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HOTLINES
Dial 2-1-1
Available 24/7
(402) 552-6645
8AM - 8PM CST
7 Days a Week
1-800-991-2880
Multi-Lingual Hotline
available to help expand access and capacity to Iowans who are limited in English. Interpretations available in Spanish, Arabic, Swahili, Kinyarawanda, Kirundi/Kinyamulenge, French, Burmese, Karen, Karenni, Nepali, Somali, Tigrinya, Kunama, Amharic, Nuer, Mabaan, Vietnamese, Mandarin, and more.
1-877-558-2609
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LaunchPAD Children’s Museum
will reopen on July 1. Guests should visit their website to reserve a time slot in advance of their visit. A maximum of 50 guests will be allowed in the museum at one time. Support for low income families is available through their sponsored membership program by contacting the museum. LaunchPAD’s in-person camps will begin on July 6
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The Sioux City Municipal Band
Summer Concert Season will begin Sunday, June 21 at the bandshell in Grandview Park (24th St and Grandview Ave) at 7:30pm.
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Northeast Community College
partnered with ed2go, a division of Cengage Learning, to offer 10 free, self-paced courses
for personal or professional development. Classes do not apply to a credit degree or program and are available until June 30.
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Sioux City Public Library will begin offering contactless curbside pickup at their Perry Creek Branch on June 15. They are working toward opening other locations in the near future.
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a drive
thru-grocery distribution for Veterans and Military families
at Support Siouxland Soldiers,1551 Indian Hills Dr. Ste. 102. Please pop your trunk upon arrival and show proof of service.
Wed. June 24, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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The USDA’s Summer Food Service Program provides meals and snacks to children who might go without while schools are closed due to COVID-19. To find a location in your community
CLICK HERE
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Girls Inc. of Sioux City
is serving FREE Grab 'n Go dinners from 4:30-5:30pm Monday-Friday for children 18 and under and their caregivers.
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The Sioux City Community School District is once again participating in the Summer Food Service Program, beginning June 3, 2020, through Aug 14, 2020 (closed Jul 3). Meals are available Monday – Friday for all children ages 1-18 years without charge. Each child present will receive a breakfast sack and a lunch sack to be taken off-site for consumption.
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South Sioux City Community Schools, in partnership with Lunchtime Solutions, Inc., will be serving free meals to youth in the community age 18 and under during the month of June 2020. Please come to Covington Elementary on Tuesdays & Fridays from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM to pick up your meals.
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United Way of Siouxland 701 Steuben St Sioux City, IA 51101 712-255-3551
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