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GET<br />

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES<br />

GET INVOLVED ADVERTISERS<br />

American Heart Association<br />

Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity<br />

Coe College<br />

Domestic Violence Intervention Program<br />

Gems of Hope<br />

Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois<br />

Hawkeye Area Council Boy Scouts of America<br />

Indian Creek Nature Center<br />

Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation<br />

Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity<br />

National Alliance on Mental Illness<br />

Prairiewoods: Franciscan Spirituality Center<br />

Ronald McDonald House Charities<br />

of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois<br />

Shelter House<br />

Team Breast Friends<br />

The Crisis Center of Johnson County<br />

UnityPoint Health - St. Luke’s Foundation<br />

Waypoint Services for Women Children and Families<br />

YPN - Young Parents Network


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ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT<br />

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION<br />

MISSION AND SERVICES<br />

The American Heart Association is a relentless<br />

force for a world of longer, healthier lives.<br />

By 2020, the Association aims to improve<br />

the cardiovascular health of all Americans<br />

by 20 percent — and to reduce deaths from<br />

cardiovascular diseases and stroke by 20 percent.<br />

Our size and scope let us have real impact in Iowa<br />

and around the world. We have invested more<br />

than $4.1 billion in research since our inception,<br />

more than any U.S. nonprofit organization.<br />

The American Heart Association invests the<br />

money raised locally through our Go Red For<br />

Women, Heart Ball, Heart Walk and other events,<br />

back into Iowa communities, providing lifesaving<br />

awareness, education, training and more. We are<br />

currently investing almost $9.6 million in research<br />

projects done at Iowa institutions.<br />

Whether you or someone you know has been<br />

impacted by heart disease or stroke, you have<br />

felt the effect of our work in your life. Our<br />

accomplishments in Iowa include mandatory CPR<br />

training for high school students and smoke-free air.<br />

UPCOMING EVENTS<br />

• Cedar Rapids Go Red for Women Luncheon, Nov. 16<br />

• Iowa City Go Red For Women Luncheon, Nov. 30<br />

• Cedar Rapids Heart Ball, Feb. 23, 2019<br />

HOW TO HELP<br />

The American Heart Association, the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated<br />

to fighting heart disease and stroke, depends on the time, talent and treasurer of volunteers and<br />

supporters. Supporting can be as simple as telling a friend<br />

about the risks or wearing red on National Wear Red Day (Feb.<br />

1, 2019) or attending an upcoming event in the corridor.<br />

The American Heart Association is an easy organization to<br />

support, accepting both donations of money and time. To get<br />

involved, email Regional Vice President Ani Snyder at<br />

Ani.Snyder@Heart.org or call our office at 319-536-3900.<br />

www.heart.org/easterniowa<br />

1035 N Center Point Road, Suite B<br />

Hiawatha, Iowa 52233<br />

319-536-3900<br />

American Heart Association Iowa AHAIowa AHAIowa


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CEDAR VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY<br />

MISSION &<br />

SERVICES<br />

Seeking to put God’s love into<br />

action, Cedar Valley Habitat for<br />

Humanity brings people together<br />

to build homes, communities and<br />

hope. Through new construction,<br />

home rehabilitation and owneroccupied<br />

repairs, Habitat has<br />

helped hundreds of Linn and<br />

Benton County families build<br />

strength, stability and self-reliance<br />

through shelter since 1988.<br />

HOW TO HELP<br />

We believe that every hand<br />

makes a difference in this critical<br />

work. Join us by swinging a<br />

hammer, serving on a committee,<br />

advocating for affordable housing<br />

or working in our downtown<br />

ReStore. Habitat is grateful for your<br />

gifts of time, talent and treasure<br />

– including cash, property, stocks,<br />

building materials and new/gently<br />

used items for our ReStore.<br />

www.cvhabitat.org<br />

350 6th Avenue SE<br />

Cedar Rapids, IA 52401<br />

319.366.4485<br />

Habitat ReStore is a home improvement store that accepts large and<br />

small donations of new or gently used furniture, appliances, housewares,<br />

building materials and more. Proceeds from the sale of these items help<br />

enhance Habitat's affordable housing work in Linn & Benton Counties.<br />

The Tenney Family<br />

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

319.294.1500 • cvhabitat.org/restore


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ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT<br />

COE COLLEGE<br />

MISSION &<br />

SERVICES<br />

It is the mission of Coe<br />

College to provide<br />

students with an education<br />

of superior quality that<br />

aims at preparing them for<br />

life following graduation.<br />

We strive to ready students<br />

intellectually, professionally<br />

and socially to lead<br />

productive and satisfying<br />

lives in the global society<br />

of the 21st century. As<br />

such, our success as a<br />

College will be measured<br />

according to the success of<br />

our graduates.<br />

www.coe.edu<br />

1220 1st Ave NE<br />

Cedar Rapids, IA 52402<br />

(319) 399-8555<br />

HOW TO HELP<br />

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

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

opportunities and more information can be found at www.alumni.coe.edu.<br />

• Volunteering Opportunities: Assist current students through mentoring, networking, internships and<br />

job shadows; help with Homecoming, reunions and other alumni events.<br />

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but I learned so much about the<br />

soft skills of an office.<br />

soft skills of an office.<br />

SILVIE LEHTIS<br />

Public Relations & Communications Specialist<br />

Public Frontier Relations Co-op & Communications Specialist<br />

Frontier Coe College Co-op Class of 2017<br />

Coe College Class of 2017<br />

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THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM<br />

KEY SERVICES<br />

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

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

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

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

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

zero tolerance for battering in an intimate relationship.<br />

HOW TO HELP<br />

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

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

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

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

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

Serving Johnson, Iowa, Cedar, Washington,<br />

Des Moines, Henry, Lee and Van Buren Counties.<br />

EXECUTIVE OFFICER<br />

Kristie Fortmann-Doser<br />

MISSION STATEMENT<br />

The Mission of the Domestic Violence Intervention<br />

Program is to provide comprehensive support and<br />

advocacy services to victims/survivors, focusing on<br />

immediate and long-term safety, empowerment,<br />

dignity, and hope. In collaboration with the<br />

community, we strive to end domestic abuse through<br />

education, accountability and social justice.<br />

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MEMBERS: Liz Caldwell, Jane John, Mike McKay, Melisa Henley, Hannah Rapson, Jim Houghton<br />

dvipiowa.org<br />

1105 S Gilbert Ct., Suite 300<br />

Iowa City, IA 52240<br />

(319) 356-9863<br />

When you give, you<br />

have the satisfaction<br />

of knowing that you<br />

are helping others<br />

and saving lives!<br />

DONATE NOW<br />

Cash or check donations can be sent to:<br />

Domestic Violence Intervention Program<br />

1105 S Gilbert Court, Suite 300, Iowa City, IA 52240<br />

Non-perishable items may be dropped off for DVIP at:<br />

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church<br />

123 East Market Street, Iowa City, IA 52245<br />

Please call<br />

319.930.2030 with<br />

any questions on<br />

donation items,<br />

drop off times, or to<br />

learn more about our<br />

donation options!


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GEMS OF HOPE<br />

Gems of Hope is most known for the GIFTS<br />

OF HOPE program. Volunteers handcraft<br />

cards and gifts of beaded earrings and<br />

bookmarks. The cards, which can also include<br />

serenity circles and stones, are given to<br />

cancer patients as they receive chemo. Over<br />

750 gifts are given out in the Corridor each<br />

month.<br />

Gems of Hope provides unique opportunities<br />

for cancer patients to connect with others by<br />

participating in the gift making experience,<br />

the workshops, offered several times each<br />

month, are open to all who want to help<br />

inspire cancer patients.<br />

Gems offers a WHAT ABOUT US? KIDS<br />

CAMP for kids learning to deal with a cancer<br />

diagnosis in their family.<br />

Gems supports continuing education for<br />

high school seniors through the GIFTS OF<br />

EDUCATION scholarship opportunity with<br />

up to twelve $1500 scholarships awarded<br />

annually.<br />

The PAGES FOR HOPE LIBRARY program<br />

supports local schools by supplying cancer<br />

related resources for a districts various<br />

libraries.<br />

Additionally, on-line resources that allow<br />

people to connect can be found at<br />

cancerreallysucks.org and the CANCER<br />

REALLY SUCKS phone app.<br />

Gems is supported by sponsorships, grants,<br />

private donations and two major fund-raisers,<br />

HOPE BLOOMS and the GEMS OF HOPE<br />

GOLF CLASSIC.<br />

To volunteer or learn more,<br />

visit www.gemsofhope.com<br />

gemsofhope.com<br />

420 6th Street SE, Suite 140<br />

Cedar Rapids, IA 52401<br />

319-393-9681


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HAWKEYE AREA COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA<br />

HAWKEYE AREA COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA<br />

KEY SERVICES<br />

KEY SERVICES<br />

HOW TO HELP<br />

HOW TO HELP<br />

ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT<br />

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

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

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<br />

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

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<br />

families needing financial assistance. We believe ALL youth should have the same opportunities today<br />

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

families needing financial assistance. We believe ALL youth should have the same opportunities today<br />

to become successful citizens and leaders of tomorrow.<br />

Volunteering Opportunities: Summer Camp: we offer a variety of outdoor activities for Scouts and<br />

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

Volunteering Opportunities: Summer Camp: we offer a variety of outdoor activities for Scouts and<br />

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<br />

advancements and delivering educational programs to the youth we serve.<br />

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

advancements and delivering educational programs to the youth we serve.<br />

Giving Opportunities:<br />

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

Giving Opportunities:<br />

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<br />

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

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

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

events possible.<br />

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

beascout.org . From leadership training, outdoor adventures, personal fitness and positive mentoring,<br />

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.<br />

beascout.org . From leadership training, outdoor adventures, personal fitness and positive mentoring,<br />

Scouting provides values that benefit youth for the duration of their lives.<br />

660 32nd Avenue SW | Cedar Rapids<br />

(319) 862-0541<br />

660 32nd www.hawkeyebsa.org<br />

Avenue SW | Cedar Rapids<br />

(319) 862-0541<br />

www.hawkeyebsa.org<br />

www.hawkeyebsa.org<br />

www.hawkeyebsa.org<br />

Sporting Clays Classic – September 21, 12:30<br />

at Highland Hideaway Hunting in Riverside, IA.<br />

Sporting Clays Classic – September 21, 12:30<br />

n Fundraising event to support Scouting programs. Registration fee includes<br />

at Highland Hideaway Hunting in Riverside, IA.<br />

Clay Shoot, Dinner and Awards Reception.<br />

n Fundraising event to support Scouting programs. Registration fee includes<br />

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

Clay Shoot, Dinner and Awards Reception.<br />

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

Cub Scout Family Camporee – October 6-7, 2018<br />

Cub Scout Family Camporee – October 6-7, 2018<br />

n Calling all Cub Scouts new and existing! Cub Scouts, along with their families are<br />

invited to come spend the weekend enjoying the Scouting experience together.<br />

n Calling all Cub Scouts new and existing! Cub Scouts, along with their families are<br />

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

invited to come spend the weekend enjoying the Scouting experience together.<br />

CubScoutCamporee<br />

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

CubScoutCamporee<br />

Scouting for Food – October 27<br />

Scouting for Food – October 27<br />

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

and filling your bag with canned food donations.<br />

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

and filling your bag with canned food donations.


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<strong>Get</strong> Outside<br />

at Indian Creek Nature Center for...<br />

Corporate Retreats<br />

Corporate Rentals<br />

Volunteer Projects<br />

Team Building<br />

How to <strong>Get</strong> <strong>Involved</strong><br />

Are you looking for a unique and engaging<br />

experience for your team? Choose Indian Creek<br />

Nature Center for your corporate retreat, teambuilding<br />

event, holiday party, or volunteer project.<br />

You can even add on a guided hike or yoga class<br />

– we make it easy, and all proceeds from rentals<br />

support our mission.<br />

Looking for other ways to get involved? Become a<br />

member, volunteer, or make a donation to Iowa’s<br />

only nonprofit nature center.<br />

Mission & Services<br />

Indian Creek Nature Center creates a more<br />

sustainable future through environmental education,<br />

land protection and restoration, and encouraging<br />

responsible interactions with nature. Offerings<br />

include environmental education programs, field<br />

trips and camps; health and wellness programming;<br />

indoor and outdoor rentals; birthday parties; and<br />

community events. Recreation opportunities include<br />

hiking on five miles of trails, fishing, snowshoeing,<br />

cross country skiing, and birdwatching.<br />

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


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ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT<br />

IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY FRIENDS FOUNDATION<br />

HOW TO HELP:<br />

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

with information, engages them with the world of ideas and with each other, and enriches the<br />

community by supporting learning, promoting literacy, and encouraging creativity. Financial<br />

contributions add more to read, listen to, watch and experience through the downtown<br />

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

complete the four Summer Reading Programs every year.<br />

n<br />

n<br />

Give a financial contribution as an individual and become a<br />

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

through the mail or participation through Iowa Shares during your<br />

workplace charitable giving campaign.<br />

Volunteer and shop at The Book End, used<br />

book store of the Iowa City Public Library<br />

Friends Foundation. It is on the second<br />

floor at the Library. Donations of gently read<br />

books, dvds, and cds are welcome.<br />

Iowa City Public Library<br />

Friends Foundation<br />

c/o Development Office<br />

Iowa City Public Library<br />

123 S Linn St<br />

Iowa City, IA 52240<br />

Icpl.org<br />

319-356-5200<br />

development@icpl.org<br />

n<br />

Donate a handmade treasure and<br />

shop our Arts & Crafts Bazaar on<br />

December 8, http://calendar.icpl.<br />

org/events/14207/arts-crafts-bazaar<br />

n<br />

Eat Out to Read at our partner<br />

restaurants. Join us for the next Eat<br />

Out to Read on September 19 at<br />

Hudson’s in Iowa City, 5-10pm.<br />

n<br />

Make a reservation for our<br />

signature fundraising event,<br />

Looking Forward, in April. Learn<br />

more at www.icpl.org in the spring.


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IOWA VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY<br />

KEY SERVICES<br />

Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity believes everyone<br />

deserves a decent place to live. We bring people together<br />

in Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, and Washington counties to build,<br />

rehabilitate, and maintain safe, decent, and affordable<br />

homes. Through homeownership, approved applicants<br />

receive extensive financial education and home maintenance<br />

training to ensure they will be successful and responsible<br />

homeowners. We provide affordable home financing that<br />

ensures approved applicants spend no more than 30% of their<br />

income on their mortgage payments. Additionally, through<br />

our Helping Hands program we oversee affordable critical<br />

repairs and aging in place modifications so that homeowners<br />

continue to enjoy safe, decent, and, affordable shelter.<br />

iowavalleyhabitat.org<br />

2401 Scott Blvd SE<br />

Iowa City, IA 52240<br />

319.337.8949<br />

Join us October 4 at the Coralville Marriott for<br />

our annual auction fundraiser. Learn more about<br />

our mission while helping us raise money for<br />

construction of the Katie Lammers Women Build<br />

home. The home will be purchased by a family<br />

of 5 Congolese refugees who currently rent<br />

a 2-bedroom apartment. Purchase tickets at<br />

iowavalleyhabitat.org or call 319.337.8949.<br />

HOW TO HELP<br />

Volunteer on construction of the Katie Lammers Women Build in Iowa City through November.<br />

Construction volunteers also carry out home repairs and modifications for seniors and disabled<br />

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

aspects of building. Individuals and groups welcome!<br />

Volunteer at our ReStore and help our staff raise funds for our mission. ReStore volunteers help receive<br />

donations, assist customers, and organize and maintain our store. Individuals and groups welcome!<br />

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

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

community. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@iowavalleyhabitat.org today!<br />

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

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

raise funds in our ReStore.<br />

DONATE<br />

Donate new and used housing goods like<br />

furniture, appliances, cabinets, hardware, tools<br />

and more. Free donation pick-ups available!<br />

VOLUNTEER<br />

Each volunteer shift is a new experience.<br />

Whether you assist our pick-up drivers around<br />

town, organize and dust to help us maintain a<br />

clean facility, we welcome your assistance.<br />

SHOP<br />

We carry new and used furniture, cabinets,<br />

doors, windows, plumbing, light fixtures, lumber,<br />

trim, flooring and more! Your purchases directly<br />

support the IVHFH mission!<br />

Donate & Shop: Tues-Sat 9am-5pm<br />

2401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City, IA<br />

319.338.5687 | iowacityrestore.com


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NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS<br />

OF JOHNSON COUNTY (NAMIJC)<br />

MISSION & SERVICES<br />

NAMI Johnson County is the local affiliate for<br />

the National Alliance on Mental Illness. NAMI<br />

provides education, support and advocacy<br />

organization dedicated to improving the lives<br />

of individuals and families affected by mental<br />

illness. Educational programs and classes<br />

provide information about illnesses, symptoms,<br />

treatment options, and available services for<br />

those living with a mental illness.<br />

Johnson County<br />

HOW TO HELP<br />

NAMI has many opportunities for volunteering. People<br />

can assist NAMI in short term or long term commitments.<br />

Volunteers provide administrative support, fundraising<br />

event day support and people get trained to be<br />

educational program leaders.<br />

Every Spring NAMI has an awareness walk. Sponsorship<br />

opportunities are available and have a corporate walk<br />

team to show your support in the community for mental<br />

illness awareness.<br />

www.namijc.org<br />

1105 Gilbert Court, Suite 200<br />

Iowa City, IA 52240<br />

319-337-5400<br />

mary.issah@namijc.org<br />

FAMILY TO<br />

FAMILY<br />

Do you have a family member<br />

living with mental illness?<br />

NAMI Family-to-Family course is a FREE<br />

educational program for family, partners, and<br />

friends of adults living with mental illness. The<br />

12-week evidence-based curriculum includes:<br />

• Up-to-date information on illnesses such<br />

as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major<br />

depression, anxiety disorders and other<br />

mental health conditions and how they<br />

affect the brain<br />

• Current treatments, including evidencebased<br />

therapies, medications and side effects<br />

• How to manage crises, solve problems and<br />

communicate effectively<br />

• Developing the confidence and stamina to<br />

provide support with compassion<br />

MORNINGS:<br />

Weekly Classes Begin<br />

Thursday, Sept. 13th<br />

9:30am - Noon<br />

EVENINGS:<br />

Weekly Classes Begin<br />

Monday, Sept. 10th<br />

6:00 - 8:30pm<br />

“The Family-to-Family course is truly lifechanging.<br />

I gained information, insight<br />

and understanding. I only wish I had had<br />

this class twenty years ago!”<br />

- Family-to-Family Graduate


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PRAIRIEWOODS FRANCISCAN SPIRITUALITY CENTER<br />

A PLACE OF PEACE<br />

AND<br />

TRANSFORMATION<br />

WHO WE ARE<br />

Prairiewoods is a retreat and<br />

conference center focused<br />

on ecology and spirituality.<br />

With 2.5 miles of walking<br />

trails over 70 acres of woods<br />

and prairie, Prairiewoods is a<br />

natural oasis that is available<br />

to all. Our Guest House and<br />

two Hermitages (rustic solarpowered<br />

cottages in the woods)<br />

offer comfortable overnight<br />

lodging for up to 36 guests.<br />

WHY WE’RE HERE<br />

Prairiewoods is a sacred space<br />

where people of all faiths and<br />

cultures are invited to nurture<br />

their relationships with the<br />

Source of all Being, Earth, self<br />

and others. It was founded in<br />

1996 by the Franciscan Sisters<br />

of Perpetual Adoration, but it is<br />

open to all.<br />

HOW TO GET INVOLVED<br />

• Bring your business, nonprofit, church or club to<br />

Prairiewoods for your next meeting. Our three meeting<br />

spaces can accommodate up to 70 people. Our on-staff<br />

chefs, easy access to nature, multiple break-out spaces<br />

and flexible audio/video technology make Prairiewoods<br />

the perfect destination for an out-of-the-box meeting at<br />

nonprofit rates.<br />

• Join us for a program or retreat focused on ecology,<br />

spirituality or holistic health. Our offerings cover<br />

everything from yoga to sustainable gardening, interfaith<br />

dialogues to rock mandala painting. See our current<br />

calendar and register online at www.Prairiewoods.org.<br />

• Recharge your body, mind and spirit with a massage, time<br />

in our Meditation Room, a fresh meal made mostly from<br />

local ingredients or a serene walk on our outdoor labyrinth.<br />

• Take an eco-tour to learn about ways we protect Earth<br />

and all her creatures. See how 100 solar panels provide<br />

about 45% of our electricity, straw bale walls model<br />

recyclable housing options and a huge volunteer-run<br />

garden provides about 1,500 pounds of produce for a<br />

local food pantry each year.<br />

• Give of your time when you join our roster of 150 active<br />

volunteers. You can lend your hand in a variety of ways,<br />

including serving on our board, staffing the office on<br />

evenings and weekends, helping with housekeeping,<br />

performing grounds maintenance and gardening.<br />

• Make a financial contribution to ensure that Prairiewoods<br />

can continue to be A Place of Peace and Transformation<br />

that draws spiritual seekers and environmentalists from<br />

around the country!<br />

www.Prairiewoods.org<br />

120 E Boyson Road<br />

Hiawatha, IA 52233<br />

319-395-6700


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ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT<br />

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES<br />

EASTERN IOWA & WESTERN ILLINOIS<br />

KEY SERVICES<br />

RMHC-EIWI keeps families close to each other<br />

and the care they need, when they need it<br />

most. Through the Family Rooms at St. Luke’s<br />

and University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s<br />

Hospital and the Ronald McDonald House, we<br />

offer housing, meals, transportation, laundry<br />

and shower facilities to families with a child<br />

receiving medical treatment. No family is ever<br />

turned away due to an inability to contribute to<br />

their stay.<br />

HOW TO HELP<br />

Volunteering Opportunities<br />

Prepare a Meal: Families look forward to a home<br />

cooked meal after a long day at the hospital.<br />

We welcome individuals and groups who wish to<br />

prepare a meal at any of our three locations.<br />

Individual & Group Volunteering: We rely on<br />

volunteers to help keep our House and Family<br />

Rooms clean and welcoming.<br />

Visit our website and click “Volunteer” for a full<br />

list of volunteer opportunities.<br />

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES<br />

Monetary Donations: Monetary donations are<br />

essential to ensuring no family is turned away.<br />

Toy Closet: Every child that stays at the House<br />

receives a voucher to pick out a toy to keep.<br />

Donations of toys for kids of all ages, including<br />

teenagers, is appreciated.<br />

Food Pantries: Donations of food items are<br />

welcome and can be dropped off at the House.<br />

2018 FUNDRAISING /<br />

EVENTS<br />

Over the Edge – September 14<br />

Night in Memphis – October 13<br />

Annual Appeal - December<br />

Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois<br />

rmhc-eiwi.org<br />

730 Hawkins Dr., Iowa City, IA 52246<br />

(319) 356-3939<br />

SHOW YOUR<br />

SUPPORT<br />

at One of Our Signature Events<br />

Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois<br />

CONQUER YOUR FEAR OF HEIGHTS BY GOING OVER THE EDGE – SEPT. 14<br />

Rappel 158 ft. down Plaza Towers in downtown Iowa City for this exhilarating,<br />

one-of-a-kind fundraising event.<br />

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

ROCK AND ROLL AS YOU ENJOY A NIGHT IN MEMPHIS – OCT. 13<br />

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

and VIP passes are available and include dinner, the show and a special after party<br />

at the DoubleTree in downtown Cedar Rapids.<br />

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


Shelter House is the catalyst and voice for systemic community change in the pursuit of ending<br />

Shelter House is the catalyst and voice for systemic community change in the pursuit of ending<br />

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

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

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

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

a robust continuum of programs and supports focusing on emergency, stabilization, and long-term<br />

robust continuum of programs and supports focusing on emergency, stabilization, and long-term<br />

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SHARE YOUR TIME<br />

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

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

seasonal initiatives, fundraising events, and outreach campaigns. Service organizations, student groups,<br />

seasonal initiatives, fundraising events, and outreach campaigns. Service organizations, student groups,<br />

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

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

donation drives.<br />

donation drives.<br />

WAYS TO GIVE<br />

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

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

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

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

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

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

needs. Our greatest needs include toiletries, blankets, household items, and bus passes.<br />

needs. Our greatest needs include toiletries, blankets, household items, and bus passes.<br />

UPCOMING EVENTS<br />

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

Your participation in special event, community fundraiser, or campaign helps us raise necessary funds<br />

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

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

September 21: BBQ Bash<br />

September 21: BBQ Bash<br />

November 14: Foodies Fighting Homelessness<br />

November 14: Foodies Fighting Homelessness<br />

November 11 – 16: National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week<br />

November 11 16: National Hunger Homelessness Awareness Week<br />

March 30 & 31, 2019: Used Book Sale<br />

March 30 31, 2019: Used Book Sale<br />

June 29, 2019: Brake the Cycle bike ride<br />

June 29, 2019: Brake the Cycle bike ride<br />

ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT<br />

ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT<br />

SHELTER HOUSE<br />

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429 Southgate Ave.<br />

429 Southgate Ave.<br />

Iowa City, IA 52240<br />

Iowa City, IA 52240<br />

(319) 351-0326<br />

(319) 351-0326<br />

info@shelterhouseiowa.org<br />

info@shelterhouseiowa.org<br />

shelterhouseiowa.org<br />

shelterhouseiowa.org<br />

DROP-IN SERVICES<br />

DROP-IN SERVICES<br />

EMERGENCY SHELTER<br />

EMERGENCY SHELTER<br />

EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT<br />

EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT<br />

HOUSING STABILIZATION<br />

HOUSING STABILIZATION<br />

MENTAL HEALTH<br />

MENTAL HEALTH<br />

VETERANS ASSISTANCE<br />

VETERANS ASSISTANCE<br />

With Your Investment, We Can Do Amazing Things<br />

YOUR GIFT MATTERS<br />

$25<br />

Will sponsor 1 night of shelter; a bed to<br />

Will sponsor night of shelter; bed to<br />

sleep in and food to eat for a single person<br />

sleep in and food to eat for single person<br />

$100<br />

Will sponsor 1 night of shelter and<br />

Will sponsor night of shelter and<br />

support services for a family in need<br />

support services for family in need<br />

$250<br />

Will sponsor ten days of housing and<br />

Will sponsor ten days of housing and<br />

employment services for someone trying<br />

employment services for someone trying<br />

to restart their life<br />

to restart their life<br />

shelterhouseiowa.org/donate


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ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT<br />

TEAM BREAST FRIENDS<br />

MISSION & SERVICES<br />

Through fundraising and events we raise money to make<br />

a positive difference in the lives of individuals impacted by<br />

breast cancer.<br />

Team Breast Friends is increasing awareness in our<br />

community that early detection and effective treatment for<br />

breast cancer have been shown to improve survival.<br />

HOW TO HELP<br />

As an organization we volunteer and give back to those<br />

impacted by breast cancer and would love for you to join us.<br />

Donations from individuals just like you, make it possible for<br />

Team Breast Friends to help women and men impacted by<br />

breast cancer in the Corridor.<br />

FUNDRAISING/EVENTS<br />

You can support us by sponsoring or participating in one<br />

of our events. Learn more about the dates and locations of<br />

these events at teambreastfriends.org.<br />

Annual Drive Away Breast Cancer Golf Outing (April)<br />

Annual Plant Sale & Vendor Market (Early Spring)<br />

Community Parade Participation<br />

Annual 5K Rack Run & Family Fun Run (10.7.18)<br />

Local Invitational Events Sponsored by Organizations<br />

SUNDAY, OCT. 7<br />

9:00 PRE-RACE<br />

ACTIVITIES<br />

EARLY<br />

REGISTRATION<br />

FEE ENDS<br />

9/23/18<br />

REGISTER NOW<br />

for the 4th Annual 5K Rack Run and Family Fun Run!<br />

This 5K raises significant funds and awareness for breast<br />

cancer movement, celebrates breast cancer survivors,<br />

thrivers and their loved ones, and honors all who have<br />

been touched by breast cancer, past and present.<br />

Team Breast Friends reinforces a single shared goal: to<br />

improve the lives of the courageous women and men<br />

diagnosed with the disease, from early detection to<br />

advanced metastatic, while sponsoring local research<br />

that will bring an end to breast cancer forever!<br />

Team Breast Friends welcomes people of all ages and<br />

fitness levels, from walkers to elite runners. This 5K is<br />

unique in the fact that 100% of the net proceeds are<br />

allocated to our mission – 75% of the net incomes stays<br />

in the Corridor to help fund programs offering breast<br />

screening and treatment and 25% of the net income<br />

supports local research. Participating in this 5K is one<br />

way you can get involved and be a part of Team Breast<br />

Friends, 501c3 non-profit organization.<br />

teambreastfriends.org<br />

PO Box 55, Iowa City, IA 52244<br />

icbreastfriends@gmail.com<br />

Sunday, Oct. 7<br />

Terry Trueblood<br />

Recreation Area<br />

4213 Sand Rd SE, Iowa City<br />

9:00 AM Pre-race Activities<br />

10:00 AM Race Start<br />

10:15 AM Walkers, Fun Run Start<br />

REGISTER NOW for the<br />

4th Annual Rack Run 5K<br />

and Family Fun Run! All<br />

proceeds will remain here<br />

in the Corridor to provide<br />

mammograms, other<br />

diagnostic treatment<br />

and support services for<br />

those impacted by breast<br />

cancer.<br />

$35 Early Registration Fee<br />

$45 Late Registration Fee<br />

(after Sept 23, 2018)<br />

teambreastfriends.org<br />

BE EMPOWERED by the<br />

awesome show of support<br />

and have fun doing it!<br />

Bring your family, friends<br />

and neighbors to run,<br />

walk or cheer everyone on<br />

and enjoy the morning!<br />

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

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

giving by celebrating people, not causes.<br />

You’ll have the opportunity to sign the fire truck or police car.<br />

Team Breast Friends is a group of local women, formed in<br />

2008 to raise dollars for research, education and treatment<br />

of breast cancer. In 2014, Team Breast Friends became a<br />

501c3 nonprofit organization. Since forming this team, nearly<br />

$350,000 has been contributed for breast cancer needs. All<br />

funds raised are used within the Corridor.


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ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT<br />

THE CRISIS CENTER<br />

MISSION & SERVICES<br />

Our Crisis Intervention Program operates our 24-hour<br />

crisis line, chat, and text, and the Mobile Crisis Outreach<br />

Program. Our Food Bank Program provides food<br />

assistance, distributing more than 1.35 million pounds of<br />

food annually. We help those facing eviction or loss of<br />

utilities through our Emergency Assistance Program.<br />

HOW TO HELP<br />

Visit our website (jccrisiscenter.org) to apply to volunteer,<br />

donate to this month’s themed food drive, give money<br />

to sustain our programs, or share our recent blog posts<br />

with friends. Your gift of time, talent, or treasure will make<br />

a difference in the lives of thousands of individuals and<br />

families who live right here in Johnson County.<br />

Volunteer<br />

applications<br />

are due by<br />

Sept. 7th!<br />

www.jccrisiscenter.org<br />

1121 Gilbert Court, Iowa City, IA 52240<br />

(319) 351-2726<br />

Last year in the Food Bank...<br />

Pounds of food distributed FY17<br />

12,590 4,555 2,249<br />

Inviduals provided<br />

with food<br />

Households provided<br />

with food<br />

Children under 18<br />

helped by the food<br />

bank each month<br />

FY2017 Total Revenue<br />

Households assisted<br />

with housing and<br />

utility costs<br />

556 household visits for<br />

food at 8 mobile sites<br />

across Johnson County<br />

Last year in Crisis Intervention & Mobile Crisis...<br />

10,355<br />

Suicide-related<br />

conversations<br />

489 1,369<br />

Mobile Crisis<br />

dispatches<br />

Mobile Crisis<br />

follow-up contacts


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ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT<br />

UNITYPOINT HEALTH ®<br />

ST. LUKE’S FOUNDATION<br />

855 A Avenue NE, Suite 105<br />

Cedar Rapids, IA 52402<br />

(319) 369-7716<br />

www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids<br />

click on Make a Donation<br />

HOW TO HELP<br />

Volunteering Opportunities<br />

For more than 50 years, St. Luke’s Hospital has<br />

attracted volunteers from all walks of life. We are<br />

always looking for new volunteers ages 14 years<br />

and up. Contact us to find out how you can join<br />

the St. Luke’s Hospital volunteer program by<br />

visiting unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/volunteers<br />

MISSION<br />

STATEMENT:<br />

St. Luke’s<br />

Foundation’s<br />

mission is to<br />

support UnityPoint<br />

Health ® – Cedar<br />

Rapids in giving<br />

the healthcare<br />

we’d like our loved<br />

ones to receive.<br />

Giving Opportunities<br />

Your generosity helps UnityPoint Health Cedar Rapids patients every single<br />

day. From lifesaving technology to something as simple as a coloring book,<br />

every contribution improves someone’s world. You might never meet our<br />

patients, but they know your generosity. Hardworking staff, compassionate<br />

caregivers and donors like you - together, your generosity gives every<br />

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

Make a Donation.<br />

PRESIDENT<br />

Mary Klinger<br />

Geographic Service Area<br />

We are committed to providing the support<br />

needed to care for men, women and children<br />

in eastern Iowa.<br />

Number of employees: 7<br />

Annual revenue: $2.2 Million<br />

Year established: 1977<br />

Key Services<br />

As the charitable support organization for<br />

St. Luke’s Hospital to improve the quality of life<br />

through effective, innovative programs<br />

and technologies.<br />

Top Funding Sources<br />

We are proud that 100 percent of your gifts<br />

benefit the programs and services you choose<br />

to support.<br />

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT<br />

at one of our Signature Events<br />

Grow Happy<br />

Sat., Oct. 6, 2018, 5 to 8 p.m.<br />

Culver’s Garden Center & Greenhouse<br />

A celebration of life, music and the arts.<br />

Every cancer patient deserves to grow<br />

happiness in their lives. You can help when<br />

you join Nassif Community Cancer Center<br />

and Culver‘s Garden Center & Greenhouse<br />

for our Grow Happy fundraiser celebration.<br />

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

If you are unable to make it to the event please go online and sponsor a<br />

cancer survivor to attend.<br />

UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids partners with the Helen G. Nassif Community<br />

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

from prevention and education to the latest treatments and clinics.


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ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT<br />

KEY SERVICES<br />

YPN provides prenatal, parenting, early childhood<br />

and youth development education through<br />

comprehensive programming for parents with<br />

children ages 0-5; this includes:<br />

· Home Visits<br />

· Multi-lingual services<br />

· Literacy initiatives<br />

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

donation supplied/funded store<br />

YPN<br />

SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES IN EASTERN IOWA<br />

HOW TO HELP<br />

YPN is a small team working to make a BIG<br />

difference. To do this, we rely heavily on donors,<br />

volunteers and other local organizations. YOU can<br />

help too by providing assistance with these and<br />

others areas of need:<br />

· Provide childcare at programming<br />

· Assist in our incentive-based We Care Shop<br />

· Become a reading partner at a literacy event<br />

· Sponsor a fundraising event<br />

· Donate gently used baby items<br />

2018-19 FUNDRAISING/EVENTS<br />

Operation Diaper Drive - October 1-29, 2018<br />

Drop boxes located at<br />

CR/Marion Hy-Vee Food & Drug Stores<br />

Broadway Maybies (Variety Show & Raffle)<br />

Friday, April 5th, 2019<br />

Buy tickets, be a sponsor, enter raffles,<br />

general donation, volunteer!<br />

www.ypniowa.org<br />

420 6th Street SE, Suite 260<br />

Cedar Rapids, IA 52401<br />

319-364-8909<br />

Give Today...<br />

and support YPN’s mission & thousands of local families!<br />

Whether you connect with YPN through financial support, program/<br />

event sponsorships, donations or your time - know that you’re part of<br />

a community-wide impact that will be felt for many generations.<br />

Staff from Dupaco Community Credit Union<br />

bagged over 6,000 diapers in one afternoon!<br />

There are many ways to support YPN<br />

and we invite you to join us on our<br />

mission and see firsthand where<br />

your contributions are going.<br />

“The kindness of each donor to YPN is<br />

helping young families improve their livesmany<br />

of whom face adversity.”<br />

~YPN Donor<br />

UFG, a longtime sponsor and act in our annual<br />

Broadway Maybies fundraiser is always enjoyable<br />

to watch on stage year after year!<br />

Staff from Van Meter<br />

joined us for hands<br />

on experience in our<br />

childcare rooms<br />

during our prenatal<br />

& parenting group<br />

night!<br />

Many YPN board members, and other volunteers from<br />

the community, give their time to read books with youth<br />

to promote literacy over the summer months<br />

For many years, donors like<br />

Lynch Ford, support our<br />

holiday events with a sleigh<br />

full of brand new toys and<br />

financial support of our<br />

holiday dinner-complete<br />

with all the dressings.<br />

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

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