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SUMMARY:23rd Annual Fish-O-Rama
DESCRIPTION:Fish-O-Rama is back at Robbins Lake for it’s 23rd year Saturday\, August 2 and Sunday\, August 3\, 2025! It’s a full weekend of fishing for prizes. As tagged catfish are caught\, participants bring them to the prize tent and exchange them for fun prizes like bikes\, TVs\, kayaks\, household items\, toys and many other great items. This fundraiser generates critical funds to support daily programming for the 300+ kids served at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor.
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/23rd-annual-fish-o-rama/
LOCATION:Robbins Lake\, Ellis Blvd NW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boys &amp%3B Girls Clubs of the Corridor":MAILTO:abrown@inmyclub.org
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SUMMARY:Nonprofit Know-How: Rewriting the Nonprofit Narrative
DESCRIPTION:There are a lot of misconceptions about nonprofits\, and sometimes we unknowingly reinforce these false narratives. Join us to discuss common nonprofit myths and explore universal language to describe our sector’s strengths\, service\, and professionalism. Taking cues from the film UnCharitable\, discover a new and refreshed nonprofit narrative that supports the best way to create change. Then\, utilize reflection time to work with your team to apply themes and generate your organization’s narrative. Our collective efforts make an impact. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Here\n\n\n\n\nNonprofit Know-How is a series of fast\, free and focused trainings. These workshops\, presentations and training events cover a variety of topics of interest to nonprofit employees. Each Know-How event format\, length and topic is unique. \n\n\n\n\n2025 Nonprofit Know-How Schedule
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/nonprofit-know-how-topic-tbd/
LOCATION:Cedar Rapids Public Library\, Beems Auditorium\, 450 Fifth Avenue SE\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning & Events
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SUMMARY:Free Admission Days
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation is pleased to bring you Free Admission Days\, offering no-cost entry to many of Linn County’s arts and cultural institutions. Following the success of last year’s inaugural event\, launched in celebration of the Community Foundation’s 75th anniversary\, the 2025 event will expand from one day to include two days of free admission on Saturday\, August 9 and Sunday\, August 10\, 2025. Click the link below to find a complete list of participating organizations and hours.  \n\n\n\n\nLearn More
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/free-admission-day/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Learning & Events,Nonprofit Calendar
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SUMMARY:Touch-A-Truck
DESCRIPTION:ALL are Welcome!\nGet up close and personal with over 40 large vehicles including agricultural\, construction\, military\, first responder\, service and more all in one place! Event will be held at Kirkwood Community College – North Parking Lot of Linn Hall.\n\nFree will donations will be collected to support The Arc of East Central Iowa.\n\nThere will also be food\, music\, activities and more!\nSaturday\, August 9th\n11:00 AM – 2:00 PM  *11:00 – Noon – Will be sensory hour. No lights or sirens will be used during this time.\n\n \nPresented By: The Arc of East Central Iowa.\nEvent Sponsors: UFG Insurance & Van Meter.\nLocation Sponsor: Kirkwood Community College.
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/touch-a-truck/
LOCATION:Kirkwood Community College\, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW\, Cedar Rapids\, Iowa\, 52404
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T150000
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SUMMARY:Nonprofit Appreciation Day
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation is hosting a Nonprofit Appreciation Day celebration for Linn County nonprofit professionals and grassroots nonprofit leaders. Please join us for connection\, learning\, and fun on Thursday\, August 14\, 2025\, from 3 – 5 p.m. at the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation\, 324 3rd Street SE in downtown Cedar Rapids. \n\n\n\nLEARNING POSTERS\n\n\n\nGot a big idea but not sure where to start? Start by seeing how your peers have taken on big opportunities or daunting projects. Through six learning posters\, you’ll get to see what your fellow nonprofit professionals are up to–you may walk away with valuable insights! \n\n\n\n\nBrucemore – Creating Space for Connection: Brucemore’s Investment in Community\n\n\n\nConnectCR – Awakening Connections: The Campaign to ConnectCR\n\n\n\nKids First Law Center – Uplifting Kids Through Mission-Related Awards Event\n\n\n\nLinn Area Partners Active In Disaster – Solving Post-Derecho Housing Challenges with PATCH\n\n\n\nLinn County Trail Association – Serving Trail Users with Website Refresh\n\n\n\nWaypoint – Enhancing Coordinated Entry Program Through Workforce Investment\n\n\n\n\nPrizes\n\n\n\nTo show how much we appreciate everything you do for our community\, we’ll be doling out some prizes! All you have to do is show up for a chance to win! \n\n\n\n\nTwo\, $500 awards for a 501(c)(3) Linn County nonprofit organization of your choice\n\n\n\nFive\, $20 gift cards to shop and dine local\n\n\n\n\nWHO\n\n\n\nNonprofit Professionals \n\n\n\nWHAT\n\n\n\nNonprofit Appreciation Day \n\n\n\nWHEN\n\n\n\nThursday\, August 14\, 2025\, 3 – 5 p.m. \n\n\n\nWHERE\n\n\n\nGreater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation\, Foundation Hall \n\n\n\n324 3rd St SE\, downtown Cedar Rapids \n\n\n\nWHY\n\n\n\nTo celebrate you and the incredible work you do for our community! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP for Nonprofit Appreciation Day\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note: The Nonprofit Party\, along with the Spirit of Minnie Rubek recognition program\, has been retired. We look forward to celebrating you and telling your stories in new ways.
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/nonprofit-appreciation-day/
LOCATION:Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation\, 324 3rd Street SE\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning & Events
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SUMMARY:Fill the Truck for Central Furniture Rescue at Big Grove Brewery
DESCRIPTION:Join Central Furniture Rescue and Big Grove Brewery for a community-powered Fill the Truck event on Saturday\, August 16th\, hosted at Big Grove Cedar Rapids! We’re collecting gently used basic furniture and household items to support individuals and families transitioning out of homelessness.\n𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧\, 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮! Everyone who brings a donation will receive an opportunity to win prizes as our way of saying thanks for supporting your neighbors in need!\n𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠:Small dressers\, end tables\, coffee tables\, lamps\, waste baskets\, pots & pans\, towels\, bedding\, dish sets/silverware\, can openers\, laundry baskets\, bedding
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/fill-the-truck-for-central-furniture-rescue-at-big-grove-brewery/
LOCATION:Big Grove Brewery\, 170 First Street SW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Furniture Rescue":MAILTO:susan@centralfurniturerescue.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T160000
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SUMMARY:Cultivate Hope Mega Market
DESCRIPTION:The Cultivate Hope Mega Market is a celebration of food\, music\, activities\, and community at Matthew 25‘s Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, located at 437 G Ave. NW. We feature our locally-grown produce\, and the brick oven is blazing as we create pizzas for you\, your family\, and your friends to enjoy in our beautiful setting. Live music by local musicians will be played throughout the event\, Cultivate Hope Corner Store will be there and other local vendors will be showcasing their items\, and so much more! \nWe hope to see you all there! \nThis year’s Mega Markets each have a special theme and are held from 4-7 pm on the last Thursday of the month from May-September. \nThis year’s dates are: \nMay 29 – Bloom \nJune 26 – Garden Party \nJuly 31 – Midsummer Night’s Dream \nAugust 28 – Tomato Time \nSeptember 25 – Harvest Festival
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/cultivate-hope-mega-market-2/2025-08-28/
LOCATION:Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Ave. NW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nonprofit Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew 25":MAILTO:info@hub25.org
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