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Snap Benefit Pause: How to Help

We are deeply grateful to everyone who has reached out asking how to help during this time. The compassion and generosity of our community are what make Johnson and Washington Counties such caring and resilient places to live.

Right now, the best way to help is to direct food and financial donations to existing resources that already serve our neighbors every day. These pantries and programs are coordinated through the Food Access Network, ensuring donations are distributed efficiently and equitably across our community.

SNAP Emergency Info & Relief Fund

2025 SNAP Disruption: Community Information & Resources

From November 1 through November 14, 2025, more than 11,000 Johnson and Washington County residents lost access to $1.9 million in federal food assistance. The effects of this disruption have continued to impact families in our community as they from the financial strain and emotional stress

Shelter House BBQ Bash

Join Shelter House for another year of BBQ Bash!

Delicious, smoked meats have been a staple of BBQ Bash each year. This fall, we are hosting this annual fundraiser at the Johnson County Fairgrounds on Friday, September 26 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. There will be live music, activities for all ages, and delicious, mouth-watering barbeque.

'25 - '26 Campaign Kickoff

Join us for the 2025-2026 Campaign Kickoff 
Presented by: Hills Bank
Tuesday, September 23rd, 4:30pm-6:00pm
Xtream Arena

Join us as we launch the 2025 United Way Campaign and set our sights on making Johnson & Washington Counties the best place to live for everyone. We’re calling on all sectors, organizations, and community members to come together, collaborate, and tackle local challenges head-on.

United Way Building Dedication, Ribbon Cutting, and Open House

Join community partners, board members, volunteers, United Way staff, and others as we celebrate the new home of the United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties. In addition to a ribbon cutting, we will dedicate the building to Delbert D. Disselhorst, whose estate gift enabled the organization to make the building purchase. Tour the new facility during our Open House and enjoy light refreshments.

Iowa Mission of Mercy - Free Dental Clinic for All Ages

The Iowa Mission of Mercy (IMOM) is a large-scale, two-day community dental clinic where dental professionals and general volunteers donate their time to provide free oral health care to individuals who face barriers to receiving dental care. A full-service field dental clinic with 100 dental operatories is set up and patients are treated on a first-come/first-served basis.

Iowa Mission of Mercy - Free Dental Clinic for All Ages

The Iowa Mission of Mercy (IMOM) is a large-scale, two-day community dental clinic where dental professionals and general volunteers donate their time to provide free oral health care to individuals who face barriers to receiving dental care. A full-service field dental clinic with 100 dental operatories is set up and patients are treated on a first-come/first-served basis.

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