UNITED WAY OF JASPER COUNTY

UNITED WAY OF JASPER COUNTY |

LIVE UNITED: Together we can do more!

The United Way of Jasper County is a nonprofit organization that brings together individuals and resources to advance the common good in Jasper County, Iowa.

Our vision is to foster strong, resilient, and equitable communities where every individual has the opportunity to thrive and live their best life. This vision is realized through our strategic priorities, which focus on:
1) Community Impact;
2) Financial Growth & Sustainability, and
3) Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

The rallying cry of "Live United" at UWJC encapsulates the essence of unity and collaboration, highlighting the power of collective action in achieving greater impact.

By uniting with private, public, and nonprofit partners, UWJC is tackling significant challenges and working towards improving education, enhancing economic mobility, and strengthening health resources in the community.

Upholding our commitment to creating a positive and enduring influence, UWJC is paving the way for a brighter future for the residents of Jasper County.

LIVE UNITED: Together we do more than any of us could do alone!

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EVENTS & NEWS |

KENT STOCK
Author & Coach-The Final Season
Sept. 12

MIKE CHAPMAN
Author & Historian
Sept. 26

TY RUSHING
Journalist, Film Maker & Professor
Oct. 24

Voices of Inspiration series continues

United Way of Jasper County staff and board are excited for the return of VOICES OF INSPIRATION. The fall series continues on Sept. 12 with a program from Kent Stock, former coach of the Norway baseball team and inspiration for the movie "The Final Season."

The series continues with local Newton resident Mike Chapman shares stories from his more than 60 years in publishing including working for award-winning newspapers, corresponding with President Ronald Reagan, meeting Muhammad Ali, traveling overseas, founding not one but two award-winning magazines and writing more than 30 books. Mike will speak on Sept. 26.

And the season wraps up with former Newton resident and reporter at the Newton Daily News, award-winning journalist Ty Rushing. Ty will be catching the audience up on his life after Newton including founding the Iowa Association of Black Journalists, winning tons of journalism awards, writing, directing and producing an Emmy-award nominated documentary and becoming a professor at the University of Iowa. Ty will speak on Oct. 24.

Doors open at 6 p.m. for the event at DMACC Auditorium, 600 N. 2nd Ave. W. in Newton. The programs are free and open to the public. Free will donations also are accepted to help sustain the programming.

The fall series also included programs from Emmy-award winning TV host and Newton native Sara Haines and author and spy historian Gary Powers, Jr.

The series began in spring 2024 and is aimed at promoting life-long learning by providing opportunities to learn about a variety of topics including different cultures, historical events, intersting topics and in many cases hear first-hand accounts on the subjects at hand.

Voices of Inspiration is sponsored by Dodd's Trash Hauling & Recyling. The series is also supported by Mark & Emily Allen, Ryan's Tire & Auto, Pence-Reese Funeral Home, Jessica Lowe Vokes & Erik Vokes and DMACC Newton Campus.

Learn more:
Kent Stock: https://www.kentstock.com/
Mike Chapman: https://www.mike-chapman.com/
Ty Rushing: https://tyrushing.substack.com/

PRESENTING SPONSOR

Mark & Emily Allen

Jessica Lowe Vokes
& Erik Vokes

UWJC Halloween Bingo returns Oct. 17

Come and have a hauntingly good time at United Way of Jasper County's HALLOWEEN BINGO!!!! Have a spooktacular time with great food, fun, prizes, and of course BINGO!!!!

Your $40 ticket gets you admission to the event: 10 games of bingo, 1 bingo blackout JACKPOT game, 1 bingo dauber, food (while supplies last) and a heck of a fun night!

Come dressed for the annual costume contest for a chance to win some devilishly good prizes!!!! Enjoy additional chances to win like our raffles, pick a bag and more to help UWJC raise funds for its mission!!

Purchase tickets online here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/uwojc/event/910489/

Special thanks to our sponsors:
Bank Iowa - Colfax & Newton Branches
Visit online at https://www.bankiowa.bank/locations/newton
and at https://www.bankiowa.bank/locations/colfax
Eye Care Center of Newton
Visit online at https://newtoneyecare.net/
Fremont Farms of Iowa
Learn more at https://fremontfarms.com/
Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy - Colfax & Newton
Learn more at https://www.kineticedgept.com/