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 | Culver's, Consumer's Energy, MICA Brave Cold for Warm-Hearted Donation
It wasn't ideal weather. The storm of the decade rolled through central Iowa just in time to interrupt the Culver's Day of Warmth, which annually donates 10% of its proceeds for the day to MICA to help families who cannot pay their energy bills. Find out how three companies beat the tough weather to make one warm donation. |
 | ARRA You Ready?
Stimulus. The 2009 buzz word has been thrown around an awful lot this year, but at MICA, 'stimulus' is beginning to mean something to families and to the organization as a whole now that funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has arrived and been placed into action. Check out how... |
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Mid-Iowa Community Action, Inc. (MICA) is a private, non-profit organization serving children and families in central Iowa. Established in 1965 to serve children and families affected by the conditions of poverty, MICA's foundational programs include: Early Head Start, Head Start, Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), Maternal and Child Health, Weatherization, Energy Assistance, and Family Development. MICA primarily serves families in Hardin, Marshall, Poweshiek, Story, and Tama County.
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Our vision is that MICA, in collaboration with our community partners, leads efforts to strengthen families and communities. Together, we create communities where fewer people find themselves in poverty, and those who do, have a path out.
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Giving Your Time
At MICA, plenty of opportunities are available for those who are able to give their time to children and families who really need it. There are always opportunities to help children learn and grow in their Head Start classrooms and to aid families and individuals at our local food pantries. MICA hosts several events during the course of a year to help low-income families that could not be possible without the time and effort of many caring individuals. To find out more about current volunteer opportunities, visit our volunteer page. |
Giving Your Support
Many MICA supporters are not able to physically get involved with MICA's programs. Instead, they are able to donate financially to help MICA lift people out of poverty. Each year, MICA receives donations from supporters who would like to make a difference. With this support, MICA is able to continue developing programs that help families change their lives and build their local communities. Find out more about how you can get involved. |
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Upcoming Events
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Saturday, February 6
What: Free Tax Preparation Services
Where: Marshalltown Community College, Room 302
When: 9 AM - 3 PM
Why: For free tax preparation for low-income families
Saturday, February 6
What: Free Tax Preparation Services
Where: Drake Community Library, Grinnell
When: 10 AM - 3:30 PM
Why: For free tax preparation for low-income families
Tuesday, February 9
What: Free Tax Preparation Services
Where: Alden Public Library
When: 1 PM - 7 PM
Why: For free tax preparation for low-income families
Saturday, February 20
What: Healthy Families Fair: Prenatal 2 Preschool
Where: Marshall Town Center, Marshalltown
When: 10 AM - 1 PM
Why: To find out more about MICA's programs available to infants and their families, including hawk-i, CCR&R, and Head Start.
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Check out MICA's Facebook page by clicking on the link and searching Mid-Iowa Community Action after you log in
Check out MICA's 2008 Annual Report
Thumb through MICA's Head Start 2009 Annual Report!
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