“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, What are you doing for others?” — Martin Luther King, Jr.

Give Financially

Community Action of Southeast Iowa is a 501(c)3 private non-profit. Gifts may be tax deductible.

Donate online

Donate by mail:

  1. Complete our Donation Form or provide a cover letter including name, address, amount and designation.
  2. Make checks payable to Community Action of Southeast Iowa.
  3. Mail checks to: Community Action of Southeast Iowa (Central Office), 2850 Mt. Pleasant St., Suite 108, Burlington IA 52601

Learn – E-News

Read past monthly e-newsletters or sign up to receive them here.

Survey

Have you received services from us in the past year? If so, please take our 2025 Client Survey. Information will be used by Community Action for planning and delivery of agency programs and services.

Volunteer

Volunteers are appreciated in many of our programs. Opportunities may include reading to children, serving on an advisory board, helping in the local food pantry, receptionist duties, cleaning, internships, or a variety of other openings. We sometimes have one time projects that need completed or longer term volunteer openings.

If our agency isn’t the right fit, maybe there’s another local organization that is. Check out local links, openings, and ideas under Volunteering Opportunities.

Give Things

Common items welcomed in our pantries include:

  • Canned meats
  • Canned fruits
  • Peanut butter
  • Dry goods
  • Child friendly foods
  • Toilet Paper
  • Hygiene products (soaps, cleaning supplies, feminine hygiene, bathroom supplies)

See here for a list of common items requested for our Head Start classrooms.

Donations can be dropped off at your local center during open hours. Thank you!

  • Donations of goods and services may be evaluated for suitability prior to acceptance.

Legacy Giving

  • In estate planning, designating a donation to Community Action of Southeast Iowa can be made in your will.
  • Some programs such as the food pantry, emergency rental assistance and emergency utility assistance are funded by private local donations.
  • Your endowment can assist people in your community for years to come. Contact central office for details: 319-753-0193.

In estate planning, designating a donation to Community Action of Southeast Iowa can be made in your will.

“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” — William Shakespeare