Want to spend a romantic evening out this Monday while raising awareness and funds for a wonderful cause in Muscatine? United Way of Muscatine’s Kids First Vinters Dinner is happening this Monday Oct 22 at The Merrill Hotel and Conference Center (119 West Mississippi Drive Muscatine). Social hour begins at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. Join the United Way of Muscatine for dinner and wine with Ardon Creek and Wine Nutz, while raising money for the Kids First Fund. The purpose of the Kids First fund is to provide funding for students in the Muscatine Community School District who have a need as identified... Read More

Looking for dinner plans this Monday night, and want to help a great cause? Hy-Vee Market Grille (2400 2nd Ave Muscatine) and United Way of Muscatine’s Kids First Fund have teamed up together to bring you a yummy fundraiser! On Monday Sep 10 from 4-9 p.m., head to Hy-Vee’s Market Grille for a delicious dinner! 25% of all sales will be donated to the Kids First Fund! The purpose of the Kids First fund is to provide funding for students in the Muscatine Community School District who have a need as identified by an MCSD employee. Some of the things the Kids First fund has covered are shoes, clothing,... Read More

With colder weather just around the corner, it’s time to make sure all Muscatine children have coats to keep warm! The United Way of Muscatine and Community Actions have teamed up together for a Coats for Kids Coat Drive! The drive kicks off this Sunday Sep 9 and continue through Saturday Sep 15. Slightly used or new coats for infants through high school students are needed! Whether you want to donate, volunteer or host your own coat drive, contact Nichole at United Way at (563) 263-5963 or nichole@unitedwaymuscatine.org. This project is part of the 9/11 Day of Action Project. Visit https://www.911day.org/... Read More

Did you know that Muscatine County currently has 5,000 people who don’t know where they are going to get their next meal? Half of those are children. Now is the time to help! Thanksgiving in July, the community food drive hosted by United Way of Muscatine, will be wrapping up this weekend. So, there is still time to do your part! United Way of Muscatine and Hy-Vee have teamed up together to help fill the shelves of the Salvation Army and the Muscatine County Food Pantry.  Boxes will be located at Hy-Vee (2400 2nd Ave Muscatine) this Friday Jul 27 and Saturday Jul 28 to help gather non-perishable... Read More

Hey Muscatine, are you ready to celebrate the 4th of July? Thanks to the Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GMCCI), Muscatine will be bursting with fun family-friendly activities this Wednesday Jul 4. The festivities will kick off with the United Way of Muscatine’s Kids First Pancake Breakfast in the Walnut Room at First National Bank of Muscatine (300 E 2nd Street Muscatine). From 8-10:30 a.m. you can come enjoy pancakes, eggs and sausage for breakfast. Donations are accepted! From 9-9:30 there will be a Kids Parade from Pearl Plaza to Musser Public Library and HNI Community... Read More

Calling all artists and logo-making community members in Muscatine! Your help is needed! United Way is holding a design contest for the 2018 Fall and Spring Student Day of Caring t-shirts, and you could be the winner! For some of the past year’s logo ideas, visit http://unitedwaymuscatine.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Day-of-Caring-Logo-Contest-2018.pdf. Once you have created your best logo, submit your entry to Nichole at nichole@unitedwaymuscatine.org. All entries must be received by Monday Jul 2. The winner will receive a $50 gift card! Call (563) 263-5963 for questions and inquiries. Let... Read More

Contrary Brewing and United Way of Muscatine have teamed up once again to bring you a fun-filled evening to help raise funds for a great cause! The 2nd Annual Kids First Pearl Pub Party is happening this Sunday Jun 10 from 3-6 p.m. at Contrary Brewing (411 W Mississippi Dr. Muscatine). United Way of Muscatine’s Kids First Fund’s sole purpose is to provide funding for students in the Muscatine Community School District who are in need. Some of the things the Kids First Fund provides are shoes, clothing, gas for college visits, school supplies, activity fees and much more. Tickets for the 2nd... Read More

While summertime can be an exciting and joyous time for students, it can be a bit hard on the parents and guardians trying to keep them busy and out of trouble. Thanks to the United Way of Muscatine, they won’t have to worry about their meals! And now you can help, as well! The United Way of Muscatine’s Summer Food Service Program is designed to support families during the summer months when school is not in session. Throughout the summer, breakfast (at most locations), lunch and an afternoon snack will be offered at multiple sites throughout Muscatine. The sites participating in this amazing... Read More

What a better way to start your Friday morning off than with a nice hearty pancake breakfast while helping a great cause! The United Way of Muscatine is hosting a Kids First Pancake Breakfast on Friday Apr 13 from 7-9 a.m. at the First National Bank of Muscatine (300 E 2nd Street Muscatine). Donations will be accepted, and the public is welcome! Come help support the Kids First Fund and enjoy pancakes, eggs and sausage for breakfast. The purpose of the Kids First fund is to provide funding for students in the Muscatine Community School District who have a need as identified by an MCSD employee.... Read More