Join us for our Cultivate Hope Holiday Craft Fair and support our organization! This year’s Holiday Craft Fair will feature local craft vendors, baked goods, produce from our Urban Farm, a photo booth, crafts and activities, Cedar Rapids Community String Orchestra, and more. The proceeds from the Cultivate Hope baked goods sales will go directly to supporting our Youth Development...Continue Reading
Each year, Waypoint upholds the rich tradition of recognizing women for their personal, professional, and civic contributions to the community through Tribute to Women of Achievement. Reflecting Waypoint's mission of inspiring people to move forward, the women recognized are agents of change in the Corridor through their innovations, organizational enhancements, leadership, and service to others. Their efforts demonstrate the positive...Continue Reading
Join us for lunch and in celebrating our outstanding LGTBQ+ Youth, community organizations, and allies as we honor their achievements with special recognition and awards. “Tis the Season of Love” Bidding for wreaths will open November 17th and end at 1pm December 9th. Wreaths will be on display at the luncheon for last-chance bidding.
The Nonprofit Network is proud to announce an investment in DEI learning through a partnership with Top RANK, a CedarRapids-based diversity facilitation, consulting, and talent acquisition firm. The three-part series is designed to offernonprofit leaders tools and concepts to help guide implementation of equitable practices and policies in Linn Countynonprofits, with a focus on racial equity. This Learning Cohort will...Continue Reading
Recreating Black Economies Changing Policies and Practices You’re invited to attend the free MLK NOW 2024 event on Saturday, January 13 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids. This event, organized by BOB Rewards Club, is a traveling event being held in Cedar Rapids this year. Enjoy speakers, live entertainment and performing arts,...Continue Reading
Linn County nonprofit professionals who are interested in learning more about grant programs at the Community Foundation are encouraged to attend this learning opportunity. Attendees of the Nonprofit Know-How: 2024 Grants at the Community Foundation will have an opportunity to: Coffee and light snacks will be offered. Register here by Monday, January 29, 2024.
KCCK's All-Star Jam to support 'da Blues, Iowa's longest-running blues radio shows! Scheduled To Appear: The JaneysD-Dog & The BBiTsMatt Panek & the Electric Kool Aid TrioThe Tanya English BandHomebrewedDr. Z’s Experiment Plus, a truckload of special guests! BBQ provided by CR Midnight Smoker BBQ More info atwww.kcck.org/dabluesapalooza
Join us for our 2024 Rock Academy Season Kickoff!FeaturingIndigo Soul | False AlarmPink Slips | Spiral Lites | FlashbackShip of Fools | We the PeoplePlus an Art Market and Gallery featuring student art works.Tickets are $12, children 12 and under are free.Ticket proceeds will benefit our Rock Academy program, where we teach young musicians how to be Rock Stars, free...Continue Reading
Join us for the 2024 Immigration & Business Luncheon - a celebration of the contributions of refugees and immigrants in our business community and workforce! Do you know someone who deserves recognition for their outstanding contributions to business in the Corridor? Nominate an individual or organization to be honored with an Immigration & Business Award! Nominations are due by Friday, January...Continue Reading
On February 29, 2024, Kids First will host the third annual “14 Under 14 Awards” to honor youth leaders. Outstanding student-citizens are nominated by teachers and celebrated in a free public event.
Join Iowa’s Jazz Station, KCCK-FM and some of the Corridor’s top jazz bands for night 1 of 2 of the only event of the year that features all of our area’s jazz bands, along with top jazz players joining the students as featured guest artists! Tickets are $15 and available at the door. Your ticket also entitles you to...Continue Reading
Join Iowa’s Jazz Station, KCCK-FM and some of the Corridor’s top jazz bands for night 2 of 2 of the only event of the year that features all of our area’s jazz bands, along with top jazz players joining the students as featured guest artists! Night 2 at Voxman is Free. For the full performance schedule, visit the...Continue Reading
