Events

  • Cultivate Hope Holiday Craft Fair

    Join us from 9 am-12 pm on Saturday, Dec. 7 for our Cultivate Hope Holiday Craft Fair at Groundswell, 201 Third Ave. SW in Cedar Rapids and help support our organization. This year’s Holiday Craft Fair will feature local craft vendors, a photo booth, crafts and activities, live music from the Cedar Rapids Community Orchestra, and more. Our Youth Development...Continue Reading

  • Cooking for a Cause

    Groundswell Cafe 201 3rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    Want to learn and try a new recipe while also cooking extra food for the nonprofit Cultivate Hope Corner Store? Join us for Cooking for a Cause, a hands-on cooking class with Chef Craig, where you’ll learn to prepare a delicious Italian dinner while also giving back! $25 cost includes: Instructional Class and take-home recipe card One meal per attendee Your cost also...Continue Reading

    $25
  • Matthew 25’s Spring Celebration

    Groundswell Cafe 201 3rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    Spring is here, and it’s time to celebrate! Come join us for the Matthew 25 Spring Celebration, where we extend our gratitude to YOU – our incredible volunteers, donors, and supporters! Matthew 25’s Spring Celebration is on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 4:00 – 6:30 PM. This open-house-style event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with others, enjoy delicious small...Continue Reading

    Free
  • Cultivate Hope Spring Plant Sale

    Cultivate Hope Urban Farm 437 G Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    Join us at the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm on Saturday, May 3, from 10 am – 1 pm to get a jump start on the growing season with tons of locally grown plants. We will have annual and perennial flowers, herbs, fruits and vegetables for sale. All proceeds go to support the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm. The Matthew 25 Tool...Continue Reading

  • Cultivate Hope Mega Market

    Cultivate Hope Mega Market

    Cultivate Hope Urban Farm 437 G Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    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...Continue Reading

  • Nutrition Night at the Cultivate Hope Corner Store: Flavors of the Rainbow

    Cultivate Hope Corner Store 604 Ellis Blvd NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    Join us for our next Nutrition Night: Flavors of the Rainbow — a colorful evening of food, fun, and fresh ideas! Discover how to eat for health and flavor as we explore the vibrant world of fruits and veggies in every hue. Our Nutrition Nights are a new quarterly event designed to educate and inspire our community with fresh, healthy,...Continue Reading

  • Cultivate Hope Mega Market

    Cultivate Hope Mega Market

    Cultivate Hope Urban Farm 437 G Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    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...Continue Reading

  • Cultivate Hope Mega Market

    Cultivate Hope Mega Market

    Cultivate Hope Urban Farm 437 G Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    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...Continue Reading

  • Cultivate Hope Mega Market

    Cultivate Hope Mega Market

    Cultivate Hope Urban Farm 437 G Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    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...Continue Reading

  • Storytellers of Cedar Rapids

    Groundswell Cafe 201 3rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    Join us Tuesday, September 3 for an evening of true, personal stories around the theme “What I Thought I Knew.” This Season 2 first of four shows brings our community together through laughter, reflection, and connection as featured storytellers and open-mic participants share glimpses into their lives. The show also includes music from a local musician. Come to listen, or...Continue Reading

    $7 – $15
  • Cultivate Hope Mega Market

    Cultivate Hope Mega Market

    Cultivate Hope Urban Farm 437 G Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    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...Continue Reading

  • Groundswell Cafe’s 7th Birthday Celebration

    Groundswell Cafe 201 3rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

    Groundswell is celebrating its 7th birthday, and we want YOU to join us! During the week of October 6-11, Groundswell Cafe is celebrating the birthday with a new Fall/Winter Menu, free birthday cookie with any meal, and festive decorations. Groundswell Cafe is the only area pay-it-forward eatery. Our menu features healthy and delicious soups, salads, sandwiches, and omelets with as...Continue Reading