In resistance to anti-trans legislation being authored and signed into law in the State of Iowa, United Action for Youth will continue to affirm and advocate for our community's trans and LGBTQ+ youth. For a list of transgender and nonbinary resources, please visit OneIowa's resource page: https://oneiowa.org/transresources/ and the other resources below.
UAY works with young people and their families through PREVENTION and INTERVENTION services to help them reach their goals.
PREVENTION Programming consists of out of school activities that encourage youth to connect and express themselves through creativity.
INTERVENTION Programming offers support, advocacy, counseling, and community referrals to youth and families facing adversity.
United Action for Youth (UAY) is a nonprofit organization which has been supporting young people and families in Johnson County and surrounding areas since 1970.
We are an LGBTQ Safe Zone.
Our Mission
Nurturing the potential for all youth to create, grow, and succeed.
Our Vision
Our vision is one in which young people and adults work together in partnership to create a safe and healthy community.
Our Impact in 2020
Young Parent Program
68
Young Families Received Support
102
Children of Young Parents Received Support
Transitional Living Program
12
Homeless Youth Were Provided Safe and Stable Housing
190
Average Days Housed
Counseling Program
Youth Center & Arts
345
Youth Attended
Hang Out
2,618
Times at the Swaim Youth Center
3,371
Counseling Sessions Provided to Youth & Families
229
Families
Served
Annual Report for 2019-2020
UAY Board of Directors
Sarah Richardson
Partner
Barker Companies
Carrie Wagner
Chief Development Officer
Wealth Advisor
United Iowa Financial
Natasha Wendt
Realtor
Urban Acres Real Estate
Michael Colburn
Head of Adolescent Medicine
University of Iowa
Stead Family Children's Hospital
Eleanor Dilkes
Former City Attorney
City of Iowa City
Eric Goers
City Attorney
City of Iowa City
Micah Ariel James
Outreach and Equity Coordinator
City of North Liberty
Board Chair
Roman Terrill
Sr. Vice President
Integrated DNA Technologies
Vice Chair
Rick Oehler
Commercial Banker
Great Western Bank
Treasurer
Zara Wanlass
Co-Owner and Business Manager
Alli Center, LLC
Secretary