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 Western Iowa Labor Federation
and union members throughout Woodbury County are partnering with
The Siouxland Soup Kitchen
on a donation drive on Friday, June 5 from 3:00-6:00 pm and Saturday June 6 from 9:00 am-Noon. Donations will be accepted at the Communication Workers of America Local #7103 parking lot, 1325 Lewis Blvd, Sioux City, IA.
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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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Scholarships are available for Siouxland Single Parents attending a local college/university. Scholarships can be used toward online classes.
Applications due June 10. For more information call Women Aware at
712-258-6479
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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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To support families during COVID, United Way is proud to announce a new resource in partnership with the National Campaign for Grade Level Reading and Nickelodeon called Noggin Cares, an educational online platform for parents with young children. Noggin Cares is available for 90 days at no cost.
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Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
& Woodbury County Conservation Board are providing virtual programs via Zoom, Facebook Live, and YouTube during June. Additionally
each week a new self-guided scavenger hunt or self-guided activity will be added to our trails. Stop out to the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center and hike and learn! The Nature Center building is still closed, but trails are open. For more informaiton email:
[email protected]
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11 Fun Summer Camp Crafts and Activities to Try at Home.
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thru-grocery distributions 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 10, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. and 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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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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United Way of Siouxland 701 Steuben St Sioux City, IA 51101 712-255-3551
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