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Donors, Grantors, & Sponsors FY25
For the past few years, our donor listing has been published exclusively online. Publishing the listing digitally instead of printing it in the annual report saves us over eight pages of printing, reducing costs by nearly 20%. At a time when
2025 Annual Impact Event
Join us to celebrate the impact you’ve made this year! Annual Report Release | State of CommUnity | Roots Award presented by Greater Iowa City, Inc. Wednesday, November 12Terry Trueblood Park Lodge Doors 4:30 p.m.Event 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Light
Treats on the Trail
Join us on October 19 for a family-friendly fundraiser supporting our neighbors in crisis at Walker Homestead. Guests will stroll a festive one-mile “Great Pup-kin Walk” through the vineyard and gardens, collecting sweet and savory treats along the way. Enjoy
Seeking Help for Men Over 50
By Dave Ballandby, Iowa County Law Enforcement/Mental Health Liaison I turn 54 in May, and thinking about that made me curious. How does suicide impact those in my age group, and even those older than I am? An online search
Youth Suicide Prevention
By Kyle Burke, Crisis Helpline Services Manager In Iowa, about one out of three 988 users are under 18. Most of them also express having suicidal ideation. That’s not surprising, given what we know about the incredibly high (and increasing!)
Recommitting to Hope this 988 Day
By Drew Martel LISW, Chief Clinical Officer Suicide remains an urgent and often overlooked crisis in the United States—each year, nearly 50,000 lives are lost, making it the 11th leading cause of death overall. For youth and young adults, the
Food Access Organizations Issue Statement on Reconciliation Bill
Five Johnson County food access organizations are issuing the following statement in response to the recent passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” budget reconciliation bill. Over the past weeks, we have watched with dismay as our state and
Meals on the Move
For many of our elderly, disabled, and low-income neighbors, accessing food isn’t as simple as driving to the store or visiting a food pantry. They rely on CommUnity Food Bank’s Mobile Pantry – a lifeline that brings fresh, nutritious groceries