What is Easterseals Iowa?
Easterseals Iowa provides exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. We provide a wide range of support for children and adults with disabilities to promote independence and opportunities throughout their lives.
What types of services does Easterseals Iowa provide?
Primary Easterseals Iowa services include:
Are Easterseals Iowa services limited to specific types of disabilities?
No. Easterseals Iowa is committed to caring for children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities, brain health barriers and other special needs resulting from any cause—whether diagnosed at birth or incurred through disease, accidental injury or the aging process.
How many people receive Easterseals Iowa services each year?
Easterseals Iowa serves more than 3,000 people annually.
How is Easterseals Iowa supported financially?
Easterseals Iowa receives funding from a variety of sources, including private insurers, government agencies and fee-for-service. Many generous families, individuals, foundations and businesses also support Easterseals Iowa to supplement the actual cost of programs versus what clients can afford. Help us to continue to provide exceptional services by making an online donation.
How are the funds disseminated?
Easterseals Iowa is proud of putting your donations to work effectively. More than 93% of all dollars received by Easterseals Iowa are spent directly on mission delivery. All funds raised stay in Iowa.
Is Easterseals Iowa a nonprofit organization?
Yes. Easterseals Iowa is a nonprofit provider of health and human services, incorporated under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our EIN Number is 42-0707100
Does Easterseals have a religious affiliation?
No. Easterseals is not affiliated with any religion and does not discriminate. At the core of the Easterseals organization is a common passion for caring, shared by our team members and by those who support our mission.
How did Easterseals get its name?
Easter "seals" are stamp-like seals that were first created in 1934 to raise money for services benefiting children with disabilities. Then known as the National Society for Crippled Children, the organization was re-named "Easter Seals" in 1967, reflecting the public's awareness and acceptance of the campaign. Easter "seals" still exist today.
How can I support Easterseals Iowa?
Easterseals Iowa's continued success in providing services to people with disabilities would not be possible without our dedicated donors and volunteers. Learn more about giving to Easterseals Iowa or about volunteer opportunities. Your personal commitment enhances the services we provide to our clients.
