IAM Local 2018 members in Indianapolis stepped up once again for working families – this time supporting federal workers hit hard by the latest government shutdown. As part of the IAM Midwest Territory’s H.E.L.P.S. program, volunteers spent the day at the Gleaner Food Bank packing more than 6,800 frozen and refrigerated meals for TSA workers
Read moreAfter last year’s District 6 HELPS backpack drive for Homeless Veterans Stand Down, IAM members expanded their commitment in 2025 by making the Des Moines Stand Down an official District HELPS event. IAM Locals across the District donated funds, with District 6 matching the contributions, for a total of $1,150 in support, along with donated
Read moreIAM District 77 members recently volunteered to support the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MAC-V), continuing a strong tradition of giving back to those in need.
Read moreIAM District 9 recently led Locals 313, 660, 777, 1745 and 688 to build beds for children in need. Members volunteered with Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a non-profit organization that builds beds for local children. SHP serves 20 zip codes in and around Alton, Ill., which includes 57,332 housing units with 28,558 children. Along
Read moreIAM Union District 6 held a HELPS event at Meals from the Heartland in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in which Local 1526 members and their families helped pack over 25,000 Taco Mac meals. When prepared, each meal pack contains six servings. Meals from the Heartland provides meals globally; however, these meals will be given to children
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