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American Heart Association 

Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity 

Coe College 

Domestic Violence Intervention Program 

Gems of Hope 

Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois 

Hawkeye Area Council Boy Scouts of America 

Indian Creek Nature Center 

Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation 

Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity 

National Alliance on Mental Illness 

Prairiewoods: Franciscan Spirituality Center 

Ronald McDonald House Charities 

of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois 

Shelter House 

Team Breast Friends 

The Crisis Center of Johnson County 

UnityPoint Health - St. Luke’s Foundation 

Waypoint Services for Women Children and Families 

YPN - Young Parents Network

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ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT 

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION 

MISSION AND SERVICES 

The American Heart Association is a relentless 

force for a world of longer, healthier lives. 

By 2020, the Association aims to improve 

the cardiovascular health of all Americans 

by 20 percent — and to reduce deaths from 

cardiovascular diseases and stroke by 20 percent. 

Our size and scope let us have real impact in Iowa 

and around the world. We have invested more 

than $4.1 billion in research since our inception, 

more than any U.S. nonprofit organization. 

The American Heart Association invests the 

money raised locally through our Go Red For 

Women, Heart Ball, Heart Walk and other events, 

back into Iowa communities, providing lifesaving 

awareness, education, training and more. We are 

currently investing almost $9.6 million in research 

projects done at Iowa institutions. 

Whether you or someone you know has been 

impacted by heart disease or stroke, you have 

felt the effect of our work in your life. Our 

accomplishments in Iowa include mandatory CPR 

training for high school students and smoke-free air. 

UPCOMING EVENTS 

• Cedar Rapids Go Red for Women Luncheon, Nov. 16 

• Iowa City Go Red For Women Luncheon, Nov. 30 

• Cedar Rapids Heart Ball, Feb. 23, 2019 

HOW TO HELP 

The American Heart Association, the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated 

to fighting heart disease and stroke, depends on the time, talent and treasurer of volunteers and 

supporters. Supporting can be as simple as telling a friend 

about the risks or wearing red on National Wear Red Day (Feb. 

1, 2019) or attending an upcoming event in the corridor. 

The American Heart Association is an easy organization to 

support, accepting both donations of money and time. To get 

involved, email Regional Vice President Ani Snyder at 

Ani.Snyder@Heart.org or call our office at 319-536-3900. 

www.heart.org/easterniowa 

1035 N Center Point Road, Suite B 

Hiawatha, Iowa 52233 

319-536-3900 

American Heart Association Iowa AHAIowa AHAIowa


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CEDAR VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 

MISSION & 

SERVICES 

Seeking to put God’s love into 

action, Cedar Valley Habitat for 

Humanity brings people together 

to build homes, communities and 

hope. Through new construction, 

home rehabilitation and owneroccupied 

repairs, Habitat has 

helped hundreds of Linn and 

Benton County families build 

strength, stability and self-reliance 

through shelter since 1988. 

HOW TO HELP 

We believe that every hand 

makes a difference in this critical 

work. Join us by swinging a 

hammer, serving on a committee, 

advocating for affordable housing 

or working in our downtown 

ReStore. Habitat is grateful for your 

gifts of time, talent and treasure 

– including cash, property, stocks, 

building materials and new/gently 

used items for our ReStore. 

www.cvhabitat.org 

350 6th Avenue SE 

Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 

319.366.4485 

Habitat ReStore is a home improvement store that accepts large and 

small donations of new or gently used furniture, appliances, housewares, 

building materials and more. Proceeds from the sale of these items help 

enhance Habitat's affordable housing work in Linn & Benton Counties. 

The Tenney Family 

350 6th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids • Tues-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 

319.294.1500 • cvhabitat.org/restore



COE COLLEGE 

MISSION & 

SERVICES 

It is the mission of Coe 

College to provide 

students with an education 

of superior quality that 

aims at preparing them for 

life following graduation. 

We strive to ready students 

intellectually, professionally 

and socially to lead 

productive and satisfying 

lives in the global society 

of the 21st century. As 

such, our success as a 

College will be measured 

according to the success of 

our graduates. 

www.coe.edu 

1220 1st Ave NE 


(319) 399-8555 

HOW TO HELP 

• Giving Opportunities: Make Your Move capital campaign for the renovation of Eby Fieldhouse and 

Hickok Hall; Coe Fund to support scholarships, campus life and teaching and learning; additional giving 

opportunities and more information can be found at www.alumni.coe.edu. 

• Volunteering Opportunities: Assist current students through mentoring, networking, internships and 

job shadows; help with Homecoming, reunions and other alumni events. 

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soft skills of an office. 

soft skills of an office. 

SILVIE LEHTIS 

Public Relations & Communications Specialist 

Public Frontier Relations Co-op & Communications Specialist 

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THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM 

KEY SERVICES 

Our main goal is to be a positive and healing resource for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking 

and human trafficking (broadly referred to as intimate partner violence) . By providing non-judgmental crisis services 

to victim/survivors we are able to ensure that all clients are treated with dignity and respect as they find their way 

to safety. Ultimately, though, our goal is to end intimate partner violence and violence against women. While this is 

lofty, there is no question it can be accomplished through the education and engagement of our communities and 

zero tolerance for battering in an intimate relationship. 

HOW TO HELP 

Volunteering Opportunities: We have the Greatest Volunteers!!! DVIP could not do what we do without our 

committed volunteers and we have many opportunities to join our already incredible team. Direct Service volunteers 

go through 20 hours of training to assist with our 24-hour emergency crisis line, as well as any direct client needs. 

We also look for volunteers to help support our youth department, community outreach and, of course people to 

serve on our Board of Directors. Please see our website for more details on how you can help, dvipiowa.org. 

Serving Johnson, Iowa, Cedar, Washington, 

Des Moines, Henry, Lee and Van Buren Counties. 

EXECUTIVE OFFICER 

Kristie Fortmann-Doser 

MISSION STATEMENT 

The Mission of the Domestic Violence Intervention 

Program is to provide comprehensive support and 

advocacy services to victims/survivors, focusing on 

immediate and long-term safety, empowerment, 

dignity, and hope. In collaboration with the 

community, we strive to end domestic abuse through 

education, accountability and social justice. 

Giving Opportunities: As a local non-profit, we appreciate community support financially as well. When you give 

to DVIP, you can be assured that you are helping families find safety, allowing youth space to play, you are helping 

victim/survivors to find their dignity and strength again, you are helping individuals restart their lives. You can give 

anytime online at dvipiowa.org or by mailing your donation to 1105 S Gilbert Ct, Suite 300 Iowa City, IA 52240. 

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS: Each winter The Domestic Violence Intervention Program has hosted the DVIP Souper 

Bowl annually for over 20 years. For their ticket price, guests can select and take home a unique bowl and fill it 

with over 30 different soup choices, donated from area restaurants. Our last Souper Bowl had over 400 people in 

attendance! You can also support victim/survivors by attending the DVIP Giving Tuesday Reception at Brown Street 

Inn on November 27th, 2018, This event is by invitation only, please email dvip@dvipiowa.org for more information. 

BOARD: Brad Kunkel, Co-Chair; Melissa Schooley, Co-Chair; Phillip Wiese, Treasurer; Finnegan Meadows, Secretary, 

MEMBERS: Liz Caldwell, Jane John, Mike McKay, Melisa Henley, Hannah Rapson, Jim Houghton 

dvipiowa.org 

1105 S Gilbert Ct., Suite 300 

Iowa City, IA 52240 

(319) 356-9863 

When you give, you 

have the satisfaction 

of knowing that you 

are helping others 

and saving lives! 

DONATE NOW 

Cash or check donations can be sent to: 

Domestic Violence Intervention Program 

1105 S Gilbert Court, Suite 300, Iowa City, IA 52240 

Non-perishable items may be dropped off for DVIP at: 

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 

123 East Market Street, Iowa City, IA 52245 

Please call 

319.930.2030 with 

any questions on 

donation items, 

drop off times, or to 

learn more about our 

donation options!



GEMS OF HOPE 

Gems of Hope is most known for the GIFTS 

OF HOPE program. Volunteers handcraft 

cards and gifts of beaded earrings and 

bookmarks. The cards, which can also include 

serenity circles and stones, are given to 

cancer patients as they receive chemo. Over 

750 gifts are given out in the Corridor each 

month. 

Gems of Hope provides unique opportunities 

for cancer patients to connect with others by 

participating in the gift making experience, 

the workshops, offered several times each 

month, are open to all who want to help 

inspire cancer patients. 

Gems offers a WHAT ABOUT US? KIDS 

CAMP for kids learning to deal with a cancer 

diagnosis in their family. 

Gems supports continuing education for 

high school seniors through the GIFTS OF 

EDUCATION scholarship opportunity with 

up to twelve $1500 scholarships awarded 

annually. 

The PAGES FOR HOPE LIBRARY program 

supports local schools by supplying cancer 

related resources for a districts various 

libraries. 

Additionally, on-line resources that allow 

people to connect can be found at 

cancerreallysucks.org and the CANCER 

REALLY SUCKS phone app. 

Gems is supported by sponsorships, grants, 

private donations and two major fund-raisers, 

HOPE BLOOMS and the GEMS OF HOPE 

GOLF CLASSIC. 

To volunteer or learn more, 

visit www.gemsofhope.com 

gemsofhope.com 

420 6th Street SE, Suite 140 


319-393-9681

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HAWKEYE AREA COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 

HAWKEYE AREA COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 

KEY SERVICES 

KEY SERVICES 

HOW TO HELP 

HOW TO HELP 


The Hawkeye Area Council offers programs to male and female youth from ages 5-20 in 7-counties 

of Eastern Iowa. Youth programs build character and leadership skills, teaches valuable life lessons, 

The provides Hawkeye outdoor Area adventures, Council offers offers programs mentorship male opportunities and female and youth exposure from ages to STEM 5-20 in education. 7-counties 

of Eastern Iowa. Youth programs build character and leadership skills, teaches valuable life lessons, 

provides Our ScoutReach outdoor program adventures, focuses offers on mentorship at-risk youth opportunities populations and and exposure we offer Camperships to STEM education. for low income 

families needing financial assistance. We believe ALL youth should have the same opportunities today 

Our to become ScoutReach successful program citizens focuses and on leaders at-risk of youth tomorrow. populations and we offer Camperships for low income 

families needing financial assistance. We believe ALL youth should have the same opportunities today 

to become successful citizens and leaders of tomorrow. 

Volunteering Opportunities: Summer Camp: we offer a variety of outdoor activities for Scouts and 

their families year-round. We are always looking for volunteers to assist with delivering programs. 

Volunteering Opportunities: Summer Camp: we offer a variety of outdoor activities for Scouts and 

their Become families a Unit year-round. Leader: Elementary We are always age looking Scout Packs for volunteers and middle-high to assist school with delivering age Troops programs. work on rank 

advancements and delivering educational programs to the youth we serve. 

Become a Unit Leader: Elementary age Scout Packs and middle-high school age Troops work on rank 

advancements and delivering educational programs to the youth we serve. 

Giving Opportunities: 

Be a Friend of Scouting by donating to the annual fund that supports camp and our youth programs. 

Giving Opportunities: 

Be Event a Friend Sponsorships: of Scouting Membership by donating Campaign, to the annual Sporting fund Clays that supports Classic, Family camp and Camp, our Resident youth programs. Camp and 

Scouting for Food are a few examples of events we offer Scouts and their families. Sponsors make these 

Event events Sponsorships: possible. Membership Campaign, Sporting Clays Classic, Family Camp, Resident Camp and 

Scouting for Food are a few examples of events we offer Scouts and their families. Sponsors make these 

events possible. 

Membership: Please encourage youth ages 5-20 to consider joining Scouting today by visiting www. 

beascout.org . From leadership training, outdoor adventures, personal fitness and positive mentoring, 

Membership: Scouting provides Please values encourage that benefit youth youth ages for 5-20 the to duration consider of joining their lives. Scouting today by visiting www. 

beascout.org . From leadership training, outdoor adventures, personal fitness and positive mentoring, 

Scouting provides values that benefit youth for the duration of their lives. 

660 32nd Avenue SW | Cedar Rapids 

(319) 862-0541 

660 32nd www.hawkeyebsa.org 

Avenue SW | Cedar Rapids 

(319) 862-0541 

www.hawkeyebsa.org 



Sporting Clays Classic – September 21, 12:30 

at Highland Hideaway Hunting in Riverside, IA. 

Sporting Clays Classic – September 21, 12:30 

n Fundraising event to support Scouting programs. Registration fee includes 

at Highland Hideaway Hunting in Riverside, IA. 

Clay Shoot, Dinner and Awards Reception. 

n Fundraising event to support Scouting programs. Registration fee includes 

n Register now at www.hawkeyebsa.org/Events/2018SportingClaysClassic 

Clay Shoot, Dinner and Awards Reception. 

n Register now at www.hawkeyebsa.org/Events/2018SportingClaysClassic 

Cub Scout Family Camporee – October 6-7, 2018 

Cub Scout Family Camporee – October 6-7, 2018 

n Calling all Cub Scouts new and existing! Cub Scouts, along with their families are 

invited to come spend the weekend enjoying the Scouting experience together. 

n Calling all Cub Scouts new and existing! Cub Scouts, along with their families are 

n For more information or to register visit: www.hawkeyebsa.org/Events/ 

invited to come spend the weekend enjoying the Scouting experience together. 

CubScoutCamporee 

n For more information or to register visit: www.hawkeyebsa.org/Events/ 

CubScoutCamporee 

Scouting for Food – October 27 

Scouting for Food – October 27 

n The largest food drive in the state. Participate by helping at a local food pantry 

and filling your bag with canned food donations. 

n The largest food drive in the state. Participate by helping at a local food pantry 

and filling your bag with canned food donations.


Get Outside 

at Indian Creek Nature Center for... 

Corporate Retreats 

Corporate Rentals 

Volunteer Projects 

Team Building 

How to Get Involved 

Are you looking for a unique and engaging 

experience for your team? Choose Indian Creek 

Nature Center for your corporate retreat, teambuilding 

event, holiday party, or volunteer project. 

You can even add on a guided hike or yoga class 

– we make it easy, and all proceeds from rentals 

support our mission. 

Looking for other ways to get involved? Become a 

member, volunteer, or make a donation to Iowa’s 

only nonprofit nature center. 

Mission & Services 

Indian Creek Nature Center creates a more 

sustainable future through environmental education, 

land protection and restoration, and encouraging 

responsible interactions with nature. Offerings 

include environmental education programs, field 

trips and camps; health and wellness programming; 

indoor and outdoor rentals; birthday parties; and 

community events. Recreation opportunities include 

hiking on five miles of trails, fishing, snowshoeing, 

cross country skiing, and birdwatching. 

indiancreeknaturecenter.org | naturecenter@indiancreeknaturecenter.org | 5300 Otis Rd SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 | (319) 362-0664



IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY FRIENDS FOUNDATION 

HOW TO HELP: 

The Iowa City Public Library is a center of community life that connects people of all ages 

with information, engages them with the world of ideas and with each other, and enriches the 

community by supporting learning, promoting literacy, and encouraging creativity. Financial 

contributions add more to read, listen to, watch and experience through the downtown 

Iowa City Library and bookmobile. Gifts provide a book to every one of the thousands who 

complete the four Summer Reading Programs every year. 

n 

n 

Give a financial contribution as an individual and become a 

business partner: www.icpl.org/support. It’s easy to give online or 

through the mail or participation through Iowa Shares during your 

workplace charitable giving campaign. 

Volunteer and shop at The Book End, used 

book store of the Iowa City Public Library 

Friends Foundation. It is on the second 

floor at the Library. Donations of gently read 

books, dvds, and cds are welcome. 

Iowa City Public Library 

Friends Foundation 

c/o Development Office 

Iowa City Public Library 

123 S Linn St 


Icpl.org 

319-356-5200 

development@icpl.org 

n 

Donate a handmade treasure and 

shop our Arts & Crafts Bazaar on 

December 8, http://calendar.icpl. 

org/events/14207/arts-crafts-bazaar 

n 

Eat Out to Read at our partner 

restaurants. Join us for the next Eat 

Out to Read on September 19 at 

Hudson’s in Iowa City, 5-10pm. 

n 

Make a reservation for our 

signature fundraising event, 

Looking Forward, in April. Learn 

more at www.icpl.org in the spring.



IOWA VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 

KEY SERVICES 

Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity believes everyone 

deserves a decent place to live. We bring people together 

in Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, and Washington counties to build, 

rehabilitate, and maintain safe, decent, and affordable 

homes. Through homeownership, approved applicants 

receive extensive financial education and home maintenance 

training to ensure they will be successful and responsible 

homeowners. We provide affordable home financing that 

ensures approved applicants spend no more than 30% of their 

income on their mortgage payments. Additionally, through 

our Helping Hands program we oversee affordable critical 

repairs and aging in place modifications so that homeowners 

continue to enjoy safe, decent, and, affordable shelter. 

iowavalleyhabitat.org 

2401 Scott Blvd SE 


319.337.8949 

Join us October 4 at the Coralville Marriott for 

our annual auction fundraiser. Learn more about 

our mission while helping us raise money for 

construction of the Katie Lammers Women Build 

home. The home will be purchased by a family 

of 5 Congolese refugees who currently rent 

a 2-bedroom apartment. Purchase tickets at 

iowavalleyhabitat.org or call 319.337.8949. 

HOW TO HELP 

Volunteer on construction of the Katie Lammers Women Build in Iowa City through November. 

Construction volunteers also carry out home repairs and modifications for seniors and disabled 

residents. You don’t need construction experience or knowledge—we train volunteers to assist in all 

aspects of building. Individuals and groups welcome! 

Volunteer at our ReStore and help our staff raise funds for our mission. ReStore volunteers help receive 

donations, assist customers, and organize and maintain our store. Individuals and groups welcome! 

Whatever your passion or skill set, you can join us. Do you enjoy photography, music, or preparing 

food? Are you an artist, horticulturalist, or a technology master? Lend your gifts to strengthen our 

community. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@iowavalleyhabitat.org today! 

Give donations of money or goods to support our mission. Gift-in-kind donations of construction 

materials or services help us to keep our homes affordable. New and used household items help us 

raise funds in our ReStore. 

DONATE 

Donate new and used housing goods like 

furniture, appliances, cabinets, hardware, tools 

and more. Free donation pick-ups available! 

VOLUNTEER 

Each volunteer shift is a new experience. 

Whether you assist our pick-up drivers around 

town, organize and dust to help us maintain a 

clean facility, we welcome your assistance. 

SHOP 

We carry new and used furniture, cabinets, 

doors, windows, plumbing, light fixtures, lumber, 

trim, flooring and more! Your purchases directly 

support the IVHFH mission! 

Donate & Shop: Tues-Sat 9am-5pm 

2401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City, IA 

319.338.5687 | iowacityrestore.com



NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS 

OF JOHNSON COUNTY (NAMIJC) 

MISSION & SERVICES 

NAMI Johnson County is the local affiliate for 

the National Alliance on Mental Illness. NAMI 

provides education, support and advocacy 

organization dedicated to improving the lives 

of individuals and families affected by mental 

illness. Educational programs and classes 

provide information about illnesses, symptoms, 

treatment options, and available services for 

those living with a mental illness. 

Johnson County 

HOW TO HELP 

NAMI has many opportunities for volunteering. People 

can assist NAMI in short term or long term commitments. 

Volunteers provide administrative support, fundraising 

event day support and people get trained to be 

educational program leaders. 

Every Spring NAMI has an awareness walk. Sponsorship 

opportunities are available and have a corporate walk 

team to show your support in the community for mental 

illness awareness. 

www.namijc.org 

1105 Gilbert Court, Suite 200 


319-337-5400 

mary.issah@namijc.org 

FAMILY TO 

FAMILY 

Do you have a family member 

living with mental illness? 

NAMI Family-to-Family course is a FREE 

educational program for family, partners, and 

friends of adults living with mental illness. The 

12-week evidence-based curriculum includes: 

• Up-to-date information on illnesses such 

as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major 

depression, anxiety disorders and other 

mental health conditions and how they 

affect the brain 

• Current treatments, including evidencebased 

therapies, medications and side effects 

• How to manage crises, solve problems and 

communicate effectively 

• Developing the confidence and stamina to 

provide support with compassion 

MORNINGS: 

Weekly Classes Begin 

Thursday, Sept. 13th 

9:30am - Noon 

EVENINGS: 

Weekly Classes Begin 

Monday, Sept. 10th 

6:00 - 8:30pm 

“The Family-to-Family course is truly lifechanging. 

I gained information, insight 

and understanding. I only wish I had had 

this class twenty years ago!” 

- Family-to-Family Graduate



PRAIRIEWOODS FRANCISCAN SPIRITUALITY CENTER 

A PLACE OF PEACE 

AND 

TRANSFORMATION 

WHO WE ARE 

Prairiewoods is a retreat and 

conference center focused 

on ecology and spirituality. 

With 2.5 miles of walking 

trails over 70 acres of woods 

and prairie, Prairiewoods is a 

natural oasis that is available 

to all. Our Guest House and 

two Hermitages (rustic solarpowered 

cottages in the woods) 

offer comfortable overnight 

lodging for up to 36 guests. 

WHY WE’RE HERE 

Prairiewoods is a sacred space 

where people of all faiths and 

cultures are invited to nurture 

their relationships with the 

Source of all Being, Earth, self 

and others. It was founded in 

1996 by the Franciscan Sisters 

of Perpetual Adoration, but it is 

open to all. 

HOW TO GET INVOLVED 

• Bring your business, nonprofit, church or club to 

Prairiewoods for your next meeting. Our three meeting 

spaces can accommodate up to 70 people. Our on-staff 

chefs, easy access to nature, multiple break-out spaces 

and flexible audio/video technology make Prairiewoods 

the perfect destination for an out-of-the-box meeting at 

nonprofit rates. 

• Join us for a program or retreat focused on ecology, 

spirituality or holistic health. Our offerings cover 

everything from yoga to sustainable gardening, interfaith 

dialogues to rock mandala painting. See our current 

calendar and register online at www.Prairiewoods.org. 

• Recharge your body, mind and spirit with a massage, time 

in our Meditation Room, a fresh meal made mostly from 

local ingredients or a serene walk on our outdoor labyrinth. 

• Take an eco-tour to learn about ways we protect Earth 

and all her creatures. See how 100 solar panels provide 

about 45% of our electricity, straw bale walls model 

recyclable housing options and a huge volunteer-run 

garden provides about 1,500 pounds of produce for a 

local food pantry each year. 

• Give of your time when you join our roster of 150 active 

volunteers. You can lend your hand in a variety of ways, 

including serving on our board, staffing the office on 

evenings and weekends, helping with housekeeping, 

performing grounds maintenance and gardening. 

• Make a financial contribution to ensure that Prairiewoods 

can continue to be A Place of Peace and Transformation 

that draws spiritual seekers and environmentalists from 

around the country! 

www.Prairiewoods.org 

120 E Boyson Road 

Hiawatha, IA 52233 

319-395-6700



RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES 

EASTERN IOWA & WESTERN ILLINOIS 

KEY SERVICES 

RMHC-EIWI keeps families close to each other 

and the care they need, when they need it 

most. Through the Family Rooms at St. Luke’s 

and University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s 

Hospital and the Ronald McDonald House, we 

offer housing, meals, transportation, laundry 

and shower facilities to families with a child 

receiving medical treatment. No family is ever 

turned away due to an inability to contribute to 

their stay. 

HOW TO HELP 

Volunteering Opportunities 

Prepare a Meal: Families look forward to a home 

cooked meal after a long day at the hospital. 

We welcome individuals and groups who wish to 

prepare a meal at any of our three locations. 

Individual & Group Volunteering: We rely on 

volunteers to help keep our House and Family 

Rooms clean and welcoming. 

Visit our website and click “Volunteer” for a full 

list of volunteer opportunities. 

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES 

Monetary Donations: Monetary donations are 

essential to ensuring no family is turned away. 

Toy Closet: Every child that stays at the House 

receives a voucher to pick out a toy to keep. 

Donations of toys for kids of all ages, including 

teenagers, is appreciated. 

Food Pantries: Donations of food items are 

welcome and can be dropped off at the House. 

2018 FUNDRAISING / 

EVENTS 

Over the Edge – September 14 

Night in Memphis – October 13 

Annual Appeal - December 

Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois 

rmhc-eiwi.org 

730 Hawkins Dr., Iowa City, IA 52246 

(319) 356-3939 

SHOW YOUR 

SUPPORT 

at One of Our Signature Events 

Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois 

CONQUER YOUR FEAR OF HEIGHTS BY GOING OVER THE EDGE – SEPT. 14 

Rappel 158 ft. down Plaza Towers in downtown Iowa City for this exhilarating, 

one-of-a-kind fundraising event. 

Learn more at rmhc-eiwi.org/events/over-the-edge 

ROCK AND ROLL AS YOU ENJOY A NIGHT IN MEMPHIS – OCT. 13 

Enjoy all your favorite Elvis songs from tribute artist Victor Trevino, Jr. Show tickets 

and VIP passes are available and include dinner, the show and a special after party 

at the DoubleTree in downtown Cedar Rapids. 

Get your tickets now at rmhc-eiwi.org/Elvis

Shelter House is the catalyst and voice for systemic community change in the pursuit of ending 

Shelter House is the catalyst and voice for systemic community change in the pursuit of ending 

homelessness. Our mission is to provide safe shelter and help people improve the quality of their lives 

homelessness. Our mission is to provide safe shelter and help people improve the quality of their lives 

as they move beyond homelessness. Shelter House is so much more than a roof and a bed. We offer 

as they move beyond homelessness. Shelter House is so much more than roof and bed. We offer 

a robust continuum of programs and supports focusing on emergency, stabilization, and long-term 

robust continuum of programs and supports focusing on emergency, stabilization, and long-term 

interventions in the areas of housing, employment, and mental health recovery. In so doing, we help 

interventions in the areas of housing, employment, and mental health recovery. In so doing, we help 

hundreds of men, women, and children each year to get back on their feet. 

hundreds of men, women, and children each year to get back on their feet. 

There are many ways to support our mission and build a better community. It all makes a difference and will, 

There are many ways to support our mission and build better community. It all makes difference and will, 

in fact, make the world a better place! Visit shelterhouseiowa.org/get-involved for more information. 

in fact, make the world better place! Visit shelterhouseiowa.org/get-involved for more information. 

SHARE YOUR TIME 

We rely on volunteers for daily ongoing support at the front desk, job lab, and kitchen as well as for 

We rely on volunteers for daily ongoing support at the front desk, job lab, and kitchen as well as for 

seasonal initiatives, fundraising events, and outreach campaigns. Service organizations, student groups, 

seasonal initiatives, fundraising events, and outreach campaigns. Service organizations, student groups, 

Greek societies, and faith communities are welcome to organize one-time projects, activity nights, or 

Greek societies, and faith communities are welcome to organize one-time projects, activity nights, or 

donation drives. 

donation drives. 

WAYS TO GIVE 

Your monetary donation is essential to the long-term success and continued operations of Shelter 

Your monetary donation is essential to the long-term success and continued operations of Shelter 

House which will provide a bed to sleep in, food to eat, and additional supports for housing and 

House which will provide bed to sleep in, food to eat, and additional supports for housing and 

employment placement. We also accept in-kind donations which help meet our clients’ most basic 

employment placement. We also accept in-kind donations which help meet our clients’ most basic 

needs. Our greatest needs include toiletries, blankets, household items, and bus passes. 

needs. Our greatest needs include toiletries, blankets, household items, and bus passes. 

UPCOMING EVENTS 

Your participation in a special event, community fundraiser, or campaign helps us raise necessary funds 

Your participation in special event, community fundraiser, or campaign helps us raise necessary funds 

and public awareness to fuel our mission. We look forward to connecting with you at a future event. 

and public awareness to fuel our mission. We look forward to connecting with you at future event. 

September 21: BBQ Bash 

September 21: BBQ Bash 

November 14: Foodies Fighting Homelessness 

November 14: Foodies Fighting Homelessness 

November 11 – 16: National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week 

November 11 16: National Hunger Homelessness Awareness Week 

March 30 & 31, 2019: Used Book Sale 

March 30 31, 2019: Used Book Sale 

June 29, 2019: Brake the Cycle bike ride 

June 29, 2019: Brake the Cycle bike ride 



SHELTER HOUSE 


429 Southgate Ave. 

429 Southgate Ave. 



(319) 351-0326 

(319) 351-0326 

info@shelterhouseiowa.org 

info@shelterhouseiowa.org 

shelterhouseiowa.org 

shelterhouseiowa.org 

DROP-IN SERVICES 

DROP-IN SERVICES 

EMERGENCY SHELTER 

EMERGENCY SHELTER 

EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT 

EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT 

HOUSING STABILIZATION 

HOUSING STABILIZATION 

MENTAL HEALTH 

MENTAL HEALTH 

VETERANS ASSISTANCE 

VETERANS ASSISTANCE 

With Your Investment, We Can Do Amazing Things 

YOUR GIFT MATTERS 

$25 

Will sponsor 1 night of shelter; a bed to 

Will sponsor night of shelter; bed to 

sleep in and food to eat for a single person 

sleep in and food to eat for single person 

$100 

Will sponsor 1 night of shelter and 

Will sponsor night of shelter and 

support services for a family in need 

support services for family in need 

$250 

Will sponsor ten days of housing and 

Will sponsor ten days of housing and 

employment services for someone trying 

employment services for someone trying 

to restart their life 

to restart their life 

shelterhouseiowa.org/donate



TEAM BREAST FRIENDS 


Through fundraising and events we raise money to make 

a positive difference in the lives of individuals impacted by 

breast cancer. 

Team Breast Friends is increasing awareness in our 

community that early detection and effective treatment for 

breast cancer have been shown to improve survival. 

HOW TO HELP 

As an organization we volunteer and give back to those 

impacted by breast cancer and would love for you to join us. 

Donations from individuals just like you, make it possible for 

Team Breast Friends to help women and men impacted by 

breast cancer in the Corridor. 

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS 

You can support us by sponsoring or participating in one 

of our events. Learn more about the dates and locations of 

these events at teambreastfriends.org. 

Annual Drive Away Breast Cancer Golf Outing (April) 

Annual Plant Sale & Vendor Market (Early Spring) 

Community Parade Participation 

Annual 5K Rack Run & Family Fun Run (10.7.18) 

Local Invitational Events Sponsored by Organizations 

SUNDAY, OCT. 7 

9:00 PRE-RACE 

ACTIVITIES 

EARLY 

REGISTRATION 

FEE ENDS 

9/23/18 

REGISTER NOW 

for the 4th Annual 5K Rack Run and Family Fun Run! 

This 5K raises significant funds and awareness for breast 

cancer movement, celebrates breast cancer survivors, 

thrivers and their loved ones, and honors all who have 

been touched by breast cancer, past and present. 

Team Breast Friends reinforces a single shared goal: to 

improve the lives of the courageous women and men 

diagnosed with the disease, from early detection to 

advanced metastatic, while sponsoring local research 

that will bring an end to breast cancer forever! 

Team Breast Friends welcomes people of all ages and 

fitness levels, from walkers to elite runners. This 5K is 

unique in the fact that 100% of the net proceeds are 

allocated to our mission – 75% of the net incomes stays 

in the Corridor to help fund programs offering breast 

screening and treatment and 25% of the net income 

supports local research. Participating in this 5K is one 

way you can get involved and be a part of Team Breast 

Friends, 501c3 non-profit organization. 

teambreastfriends.org 

PO Box 55, Iowa City, IA 52244 

icbreastfriends@gmail.com 

Sunday, Oct. 7 

Terry Trueblood 

Recreation Area 

4213 Sand Rd SE, Iowa City 

9:00 AM Pre-race Activities 

10:00 AM Race Start 

10:15 AM Walkers, Fun Run Start 

REGISTER NOW for the 

4th Annual Rack Run 5K 

and Family Fun Run! All 

proceeds will remain here 

in the Corridor to provide 

mammograms, other 

diagnostic treatment 

and support services for 

those impacted by breast 

cancer. 

$35 Early Registration Fee 

$45 Late Registration Fee 

(after Sept 23, 2018) 

teambreastfriends.org 

BE EMPOWERED by the 

awesome show of support 

and have fun doing it! 

Bring your family, friends 

and neighbors to run, 

walk or cheer everyone on 

and enjoy the morning! 

PINK HEALS, Inc fire truck and police car from the IOWA Chapter (Vinton, IA) 

will be at the 5k Rack Run. PINK HEALS brings back the human element of 

giving by celebrating people, not causes. 

You’ll have the opportunity to sign the fire truck or police car. 

Team Breast Friends is a group of local women, formed in 

2008 to raise dollars for research, education and treatment 

of breast cancer. In 2014, Team Breast Friends became a 

501c3 nonprofit organization. Since forming this team, nearly 

$350,000 has been contributed for breast cancer needs. All 

funds raised are used within the Corridor.



THE CRISIS CENTER 


Our Crisis Intervention Program operates our 24-hour 

crisis line, chat, and text, and the Mobile Crisis Outreach 

Program. Our Food Bank Program provides food 

assistance, distributing more than 1.35 million pounds of 

food annually. We help those facing eviction or loss of 

utilities through our Emergency Assistance Program. 

HOW TO HELP 

Visit our website (jccrisiscenter.org) to apply to volunteer, 

donate to this month’s themed food drive, give money 

to sustain our programs, or share our recent blog posts 

with friends. Your gift of time, talent, or treasure will make 

a difference in the lives of thousands of individuals and 

families who live right here in Johnson County. 

Volunteer 

applications 

are due by 

Sept. 7th! 

www.jccrisiscenter.org 

1121 Gilbert Court, Iowa City, IA 52240 

(319) 351-2726 

Last year in the Food Bank... 

Pounds of food distributed FY17 

12,590 4,555 2,249 

Inviduals provided 

with food 

Households provided 

with food 

Children under 18 

helped by the food 

bank each month 

FY2017 Total Revenue 

Households assisted 

with housing and 

utility costs 

556 household visits for 

food at 8 mobile sites 

across Johnson County 

Last year in Crisis Intervention & Mobile Crisis... 

10,355 

Suicide-related 

conversations 

489 1,369 

Mobile Crisis 

dispatches 

Mobile Crisis 

follow-up contacts



UNITYPOINT HEALTH ® 

ST. LUKE’S FOUNDATION 

855 A Avenue NE, Suite 105 


(319) 369-7716 

www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids 

click on Make a Donation 

HOW TO HELP 

Volunteering Opportunities 

For more than 50 years, St. Luke’s Hospital has 

attracted volunteers from all walks of life. We are 

always looking for new volunteers ages 14 years 

and up. Contact us to find out how you can join 

the St. Luke’s Hospital volunteer program by 

visiting unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/volunteers 

MISSION 

STATEMENT: 

St. Luke’s 

Foundation’s 

mission is to 

support UnityPoint 

Health ® – Cedar 

Rapids in giving 

the healthcare 

we’d like our loved 

ones to receive. 

Giving Opportunities 

Your generosity helps UnityPoint Health Cedar Rapids patients every single 

day. From lifesaving technology to something as simple as a coloring book, 

every contribution improves someone’s world. You might never meet our 

patients, but they know your generosity. Hardworking staff, compassionate 

caregivers and donors like you - together, your generosity gives every 

patient hope. To make a gift visit unitypoint.org/cedarrapids and click on 

Make a Donation. 

PRESIDENT 

Mary Klinger 

Geographic Service Area 

We are committed to providing the support 

needed to care for men, women and children 

in eastern Iowa. 

Number of employees: 7 

Annual revenue: $2.2 Million 

Year established: 1977 

Key Services 

As the charitable support organization for 

St. Luke’s Hospital to improve the quality of life 

through effective, innovative programs 

and technologies. 

Top Funding Sources 

We are proud that 100 percent of your gifts 

benefit the programs and services you choose 

to support. 

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT 

at one of our Signature Events 

Grow Happy 

Sat., Oct. 6, 2018, 5 to 8 p.m. 

Culver’s Garden Center & Greenhouse 

A celebration of life, music and the arts. 

Every cancer patient deserves to grow 

happiness in their lives. You can help when 

you join Nassif Community Cancer Center 

and Culver‘s Garden Center & Greenhouse 

for our Grow Happy fundraiser celebration. 

To purchase tickets, go to communitycancercenter.org/event-registration. 

If you are unable to make it to the event please go online and sponsor a 

cancer survivor to attend. 

UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids partners with the Helen G. Nassif Community 

Cancer Center to offer a range of care and services from the area’s best providers, 

from prevention and education to the latest treatments and clinics.

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KEY SERVICES 

YPN provides prenatal, parenting, early childhood 

and youth development education through 

comprehensive programming for parents with 

children ages 0-5; this includes: 

· Home Visits 

· Multi-lingual services 

· Literacy initiatives 

· Access to We Care Shop (our incentive based/100% 

donation supplied/funded store 

YPN 

SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES IN EASTERN IOWA 

HOW TO HELP 

YPN is a small team working to make a BIG 

difference. To do this, we rely heavily on donors, 

volunteers and other local organizations. YOU can 

help too by providing assistance with these and 

others areas of need: 

· Provide childcare at programming 

· Assist in our incentive-based We Care Shop 

· Become a reading partner at a literacy event 

· Sponsor a fundraising event 

· Donate gently used baby items 

2018-19 FUNDRAISING/EVENTS 

Operation Diaper Drive - October 1-29, 2018 

Drop boxes located at 

CR/Marion Hy-Vee Food & Drug Stores 

Broadway Maybies (Variety Show & Raffle) 

Friday, April 5th, 2019 

Buy tickets, be a sponsor, enter raffles, 

general donation, volunteer! 

www.ypniowa.org 

420 6th Street SE, Suite 260 


319-364-8909 

Give Today... 

and support YPN’s mission & thousands of local families! 

Whether you connect with YPN through financial support, program/ 

event sponsorships, donations or your time - know that you’re part of 

a community-wide impact that will be felt for many generations. 

Staff from Dupaco Community Credit Union 

bagged over 6,000 diapers in one afternoon! 

There are many ways to support YPN 

and we invite you to join us on our 

mission and see firsthand where 

your contributions are going. 

“The kindness of each donor to YPN is 

helping young families improve their livesmany 

of whom face adversity.” 

~YPN Donor 

UFG, a longtime sponsor and act in our annual 

Broadway Maybies fundraiser is always enjoyable 

to watch on stage year after year! 

Staff from Van Meter 

joined us for hands 

on experience in our 

childcare rooms 

during our prenatal 

& parenting group 

night! 

Many YPN board members, and other volunteers from 

the community, give their time to read books with youth 

to promote literacy over the summer months 

For many years, donors like 

Lynch Ford, support our 

holiday events with a sleigh 

full of brand new toys and 

financial support of our 

holiday dinner-complete 

with all the dressings. 

Call us at 319-364-8909 today for support opportunities!

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