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Wednesday, April 24, 2013  In honor of National Volunteer Week, organizers at United Way of Wapello County are reaching out to people with an innovative “Virtual Volunteer Fair” where that will inspire you to get involved in the community with the click of a mouse.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Community garden project will decrease the number of food insecure in Wapello County.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  The United Way of Wapello County is looking for volunteers to help with a Hunger in America study to be conducted this spring.

Friday, March 22, 2013  The United Way of Wapello County has announced its campaign results for 2012.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Several organizations gathered at Ottumwa High School Thursday for a volunteer fair.

Monday, January 21, 2013  United Way of Wapello County encourages the holiday to not be a day off, but be a day "on" and volunteer.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Non-profits looking for volunteers will be available Saturday during Community Day.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  Last year, around 600 to 800 people participated in the Healthiest State Walk.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  The volunteers spend a day outside the office to give back to the community.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  The Day of Caring gets donors out into the community, working with the organizations they support.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  Each year, near the summer solstice, the United Way of Wapello County holds their Day of Action, making use of the extra daylight from the longest day of the year to volunteer.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  The United Way of Wapello County hopes to cut down on hunger for their annual Day of Action.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012  United Way celebrated National Volunteer Week Wednesday by honoring the volunteers that give back to the community.

Friday, March 23, 2012  The Food Bank of Southern Iowa has moved into a larger facility where more food donations can be housed and distributed to families in need.

Friday, January 13, 2012  The United Way of Wapello County is hosting their annual Day of Service Monday.