Cedar Valley United Way

08/27/2026

Thank you, Community Bank & Trust for all your years of contributing to a great cause. 🙏🏻

💛 The yellow shirts are out!

Rally for the Valley is kicking off another year of creating opportunities for children, strengthening financial security and connecting local families with essential support.

That’s a goal worth rallying around.

Let’s go, Cedar Valley! 💙

Cedar Valley United Way

08/27/2026

Thank you, Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, for spotlighting yesterday’s Rally for the Valley event! 🙏🏻

“At Cedar Valley United Way we believe a person’s circumstances don’t have to define how someone’s story ends.” ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the comments.

08/27/2026

The entire Cedar Valley United Way team wants to say THANK YOU for making yesterday's Rally for the Valley a major success.🙏

We're grateful for...

Our new co-chairs, Megan Franklin and Ethan Crawford, for representing us.

Pastor Q, Quovadis Marshall, for blessing us with a powerful keynote.

All the businesses that generously donated gifts and prizes.

Our volunteers from the Board of Directors and CIT's to keep the day running smoothly.

Every attendee for their time, effort, and donations - thank you for your presence.

Kelsey Hammer Productions for the stellar job she did on our "One Story At a Time" Campaign video (as well as Lisa and Teisha for being willing to share their powerful stories).

And everyone else who made this kick-off event possible.

This is just the beginning of the immense impact we can create within the Cedar Valley as we head into campaign season...One Story at a Time. 🫡

08/26/2026

“You can be the difference in someone’s story” — Pastor Q

08/26/2026

We’re all setup for Rally for the Valley! 🥳

We’re ready to have fun while creating an impact for the Cedar Valley.

08/25/2026

Top 50 Spotlight

American Color Imaging earned a place among our 2025 Top 50 Campaign Partners as the 2nd-ranked Future Maker company.

Their commitment goes beyond the workplace. Through employee giving and community engagement, they're helping create opportunities for local families and building a stronger Cedar Valley for everyone.

Thank you, ACI, for being part of what makes our community thrive.

08/24/2026

Thank you to our new friends at Thecrazybeancatfe for donating a certificate to our upcoming Rally for the Valley this Wednesday, August 26th!

We look forward to their upcoming physical location opening up in the coming months. 👀

In the meantime, follow them to stay up to date on their pop-up schedule!

Our Pick-a-Prize and Raffle activities are always a highlight of the event, and donations from businesses like yours help create excitement while supporting a great cause.

Would your business like to donate a prize or gift item for this year’s event? 🎁

Contact us today, and we'll come pick it up!

Also, don't forget to register today at CedarValleyUnitedWay.org/Rally

08/24/2026

We'd love to spotlight both Annie and Brandon Alvarado for the Pretty Good Co. gift certificate donation to our upcoming Rally for the Valley on August 26th!

They're your local experts for all of your printing needs with locations in downtown Waterloo and on Main St. in Cedar Falls. 🫡

(Plus they have some lovely merch that makes swell gifts!)

Our Pick-a-Prize and Raffle activities are always a highlight of the event, and donations from businesses like yours help create excitement while supporting a great cause.

Would your business like to donate a prize or gift item for this year’s event? 🎁

Contact us today, and we'll come pick it up!

Also, don't forget to register today at CedarValleyUnitedWay.org/Rally

08/24/2026

We love seeing familiar faces featured by Live the Valley!

Ana Hernandez Eveland is not only building a life and career she loves in the Cedar Valley, she’s helping make our community stronger along the way.

Ana generously shares her time and perspective as a valued member of Cedar Valley United Way’s Income Community Impact Team, helping guide investments that create greater financial stability and opportunity for individuals and families across the Cedar Valley.

We’re grateful Ana chose to put down roots here...and even more grateful she chooses to give back to the community she calls home.

Congratulations on this well-deserved highlight, Ana!

08/21/2026

We'd love to spotlight JR Morris of Cedar Valley Fish Market for the two gift certificate donations to our upcoming Rally for the Valley on August 26th!

Scotty was fortunate to be a taste tester of something new and exciting JR is experimenting with. 👀

It's no wonder why they were voted Best of the Best for Seafood in the Cedar Valley—the inside of their location is flooded with awards.

Make sure to support them as they compete at the Downtown Waterloo Food Truck Festival on Saturday, September 5th.📅

Our Pick-a-Prize and Raffle activities are always a highlight of the event, and donations from businesses like yours help create excitement while supporting a great cause.

Would your business like to donate a prize or gift item for this year’s event? 🎁

Contact us today, and we'll come pick it up!

Also, don't forget to register today at CedarValleyUnitedWay.org/Rally