History of Cedar Valley United Way

After 86 years of service, Cedar Valley United Way is still focused on advancing the common good here in our community. In 1923, a group of visionary leaders investigated the idea of establishing a Community Fund in Waterloo, an initiative discussed at an International Rotary Convention. In its inception that fall as the Waterloo Community Fund, the organization raised $63,434 to fund agencies including the Boy Scouts of America, Salvation Army, YMCA, YWCA and Social Welfare League. Over the years, the organization expanded its reach to include communities within a 30-mile radius of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls metro area. Today Cedar Valley United Way is still working toward that same mission of advancing the common good by funding the human service organizations that create opportunities for a better life for all in the Cedar Valley. Over the years, Cedar Valley United Way has raised $87,035,827 for the community.