United Way of East Central Iowa

Apache's annual United Way fund raiser for 2003 was a great success raising over $8,200.

Big Brother Big Sister

Bowl For Kids' Sake is Big Brothers Big Sisters only major fundraising event. Funding generated from BFKS supports matches between children from single parent homes and adult mentors. BFKS campaign raised $158,000.00 last year. With that funding, the BBBS program grew nearly 20% and almost 700 kids enjoyed the friendship of a Big Brother or Big Sister. The 2004 BFKS fundraising goal was $167,000.00, and the actual amount raised was $178,000.00. Apache contributed $4,583.00 to this total.

Junior Achievement

Apache sponsored a team in the 12th Annual Volleyball Challenge. The event include 55 teams from local area businesses. Apache placed 3rd in the recreational division. JA's purpose is to educate and inspire young people to value business and economics to improve the quality of their lives.

Area Substance Abuse Council

In 2004 Apache employees donated 45 Easter baskets filled with candy and toys for kids ranging from 3 months to 15 years old.

Muscular Dystrophy Association
On April 2nd, 2004 Jim Halverson and Kyle Gingrich were locked up for MDA. Together they raised $1, 015. These donations go towards helping MDA find a cure for this disease.

American Cancer Society

In the spring of 2004 Apache donated $250 towards the Linn County Relay for Life.

Cedar Rapids Science Station

Apache donated $500 to the Cedar Rapids Science Station.

Cedar Rapids Convention and Visitors Bureau

Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce

The city of Cedar Rapids