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Project Holiday
Project Holiday It’s been a difficult year for so many in our community. From inflation to SNAP benefit cuts, families are struggling to stretch their budgets to cover the essentials, let alone the little luxuries. Over the holiday season, CommUnity
Paisley’s Pet Pantry
Paisley’s Pet Pantry Dear Friends and Neighbors, I think we all know that things are really tough right now for just about everyone. The needs are real and they are endless. Organizations and companies are stepping up to help fill
“How Can I Help?”
“How Can I Help?” A note to volunteers by Caleb Borden, Volunteer Coordinator I wanted to give an update about what is happening in the month of November. Many of you know that SNAP Benefits are not being given while
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!)