Arc of East Central Iowa

United Way of East Central Iowa is a non-profit organization based in Cedar Rapids, IA, dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families in the community. They offer a wide range of programs and services focused on economic mobility, childhood success, access to healthcare, and safety net services. With a mission to unite and inspire, United Way of East Central Iowa works collaboratively with local counties and neighborhoods to address the needs of the community. Through their volunteer opportunities, advocacy efforts, and various initiatives, they strive to create a community culture that values diversity, inclusivity, and equity.Generated from the website

Established in 1973, Four Oaks is one of the largest private, nonprofit child welfare and juvenile justice organizations in Iowa. The agency provides services to more than 5,000 people annually from over 90 counties across various Iowa cities. It offers a wide range of services, including prevention programs, community-based and aftercare services, community and after school programs, and residential treatment programs. Its residential treatment program includes the Smith center, residential treatment and youth shelters, sexual abuse treatment and reorientation program, chemical dependency program; a young women's residential treatment center, and youth emergency shelter. Four Oaks is governed by volunteer board of directors from the Cedar Rapids, Marion and Iowa City professional and business communities. Its community-based mental health services provide outpatient individual and family psychotherapy to children and their families who are eligible for behavioral health services. The agency is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.