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SUMMARY:Greater Connection: Reducing Food Insecurity
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first 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. \n\n\n\nThis engaging afternoon will include: \n\n\n\n\n3:30 p.m. – Welcome and networking\n\n\n\n3:45 p.m. – Program including a panel discussion about the record levels of food insecurity needs across Linn County. Learn how local organizations are working to meet this challenge head-on.\n\n\n\n4:30 p.m. – Reception and guided tours of the HACAP Food Reservoir\n\n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKim GuardadoFood Reservoir DirectorHACAP \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNicole McAlexanderExecutive DirectorSoutheast Linn Community Center \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKatie OatsvallPresident and CEOHorizons\, Meals on Wheels Program \n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP: \n\n\n\nSpace for this unique\, behind-the-scenes access is limited and by invitation only. Please RSVP by Wednesday\, September 17 to donorservices@gcrcf.org or call Christi Smeed at 319.774.2377.  \n 
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/greater-connection-reducing-food-insecurity/
LOCATION:HACAP Food Reservoir\, 1515 Hawkeye Drive\, Hiawatha\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Learning & Events
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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-2/2025-09-25/
LOCATION:Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Ave. NW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art Without Limits: A Celebration Gala
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the creativity and talent of some of our community’s most inspiring artists.\nThe Eastern Iowa Arts Academy and The Arc of East Central Iowa are proud to present Art Without Limits: A Celebration Gala\, featuring the incredible artwork of adults from The Arc’s Day Habilitation program. This joyful partnership shines a light on the voices and visions of these talented individuals through a vibrant showcase of their original art.*\nGuests are invited to dress up for the occasion\, enjoy delicious appetizers and mocktails\, and experience the power of art to connect and uplift. The evening will be filled with color\, laughter\, and heart as we honor the creativity of this remarkable group.\nCome and show your support for an event that celebrates inclusion\, self-expression\, and community. Your presence will help demonstrate that every artist matters and every voice deserves to be seen and heard.\nWhen: Friday\, September 26th\, 6-8pmWhere: Eastern Iowa Arts Academy\, 2630 B Ave NECost: $35/per ticket\n*Some art may be available to purchase from the artist
URL:https://www.gcrcf.org/event/art-without-limits-a-celebration-gala/
LOCATION:Eastern Iowa Arts Academy\, 2630 B Avenue\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52402\, United States
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