Join us for the second event in our new Greater Connection series—designed to bring Community Foundation friends and supporters closer to the pressing needs and opportunities in our community. These special access events offer meaningful, first-hand insight by showcasing local nonprofits and hearing from local leaders that are making a difference. This engaging afternoon will include: 4 p.m. – Welcome...Continue Reading
Online: Zoom Intended Audience: Nonprofit executive directors, board members, staff and community leaders interested in exploring opportunities for working together more effectively. Please Note: This event replaces the Nonprofit Know-How event scheduled in December. About the Event: In today’s rapidly changing environment, nonprofits are being called to work smarter, deeper and more collaboratively. From informal cooperation and shared staffing to administrative...Continue Reading
Support our local nonprofit grocery store and enjoy a full day of flavor and fun at the Cultivate Hope Corner Store! Join us on Wednesday, December 11, from 9 AM to 6 PM for Food for Thought, a special event celebrating delicious, nutritious holiday foods. Throughout the day, you’ll enjoy yummy and wholesome holiday samples that will inspire your winter cooking. Learn simple ways...Continue Reading
Meet the staff and learn how the Community Foundation can support your nonprofit in 2026. Community Foundation staff will share 2026 funding opportunities, new and existing marketing resources, nonprofit funds and endowment building, and new learning opportunities. Following the formal presentations, staff will be available for individual conversations and questions. Attendance is free, but registration is required. Information shared will be available...Continue Reading
Celebrate Valentine’s week with a hands-on cooking experience that’s equal parts delicious and meaningful. Join us at Groundswell Cafe for a special Valentine’s Edition of Cooking for a Cause, led by Cafe Manager Jack. Together, you’ll learn to prepare a classic, comforting menu—while also making extra meals to support the Good Meals To Go program at the Cultivate Hope Corner Store. 📅 Event Details Date: Thursday, February 12,...Continue Reading
Join us Saturday, March 1 in the Study Hall at Eastern Iowa Arts Academy for a full lineup featuring all eight of our youth bands. Come for one set or stay for the whole night. Either way you are going to leave smiling. This is a community night through and through. Bring your friends, bring your neighbor, bring your teenager,...Continue Reading
Rooted in the belief that stories connect us, this third show of our second season invites local voices to the stage to share true, personal stories inspired by themes drawn from Matthew 25’s core pillars. The evening is a celebration of vulnerability, truth, and the power of storytelling to create belonging. For this show, storytellers are exploring the theme “Seeking...Continue Reading
Presenters:Joe Heitz, VP of Community Impact, Greater Cedar Rapids Community FoundationDavid Little, CPA, Principal at CLA LEARNING TOPICS:Practical budgeting toolsClear understanding of nonprofit financial statementsTips to avoid common pitfallsConfidence to communicate financial needs to boards, funders, and staff
It's time for the 29th Annual Arc March! Invite your friends, family, and coworkers to walk with you and help us raise awareness for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities! The Arc March will be held at the Lindale Mall Food Court on Saturday, March 28th. Activities will begin at 8:00 AM and the walk will start at 9:30 AM....Continue Reading
Cultivating A Place of Welcome is an open-house fundraiser for the Catherine McAuley Center. On Saturday, April 4th, step inside CMC and experience our work firsthand and at eye level. You will learn about our education services, women’s services, employment support, and resource navigation programs through guided tours, story-telling, activities, conversations, and more. Taste our community’s rich diversity...Continue Reading
Join us in celebrating Hops for Housing's 11th anniversary on April 11th at Ushers Ferry Historic Village (Main Lodge) from 2:30-5:30pm! The address is 5925 Seminole Valley Trail NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411. Ticketholders will receive a pretzel necklace, tasting glass, and admittance to the event with local breweries and cideries to sample from. There will be live music, a...Continue Reading
oin KCCK in collaboration with Kirkwood's Culinary Arts and Hospitality Arts Departments for an evening of food, wine, beer and music to benefit KCCK's Jazz Education Programs. Music by BYOBrass and Six Man Trio. The event features wine and beer tastings, heavy hors d'oeuvres, dessert and a silent auction. And of course great live music!Featuring Wine from Fireside Winery, Tabor...Continue Reading
