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BIPOC Mental Health Month: Honoring Bebe Moore Campbell’s Legacy
In the landscape of mental health care, representation really matters. Each July, we observe BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Mental Health Month, a time to amplify voices that are often marginalized in discussions about mental well-being. This not
It Takes a Village to Feed Children
by Luke Welch, Food Bank Coordinator When I first stepped into this role in 2020, we were preparing to move from a small space in the back of our administrative office to an 11,000 square foot location in southern Iowa
Corridor CANstruction
CANstruction is a unique fundraising competition in which teams “can”struct sculptures out of cans of food. Viewers will have a chance to vote for their favorite work of can-art to choose a winning team. Following the display of the artwork,
Strike Out Child Hunger this Summer
By Krystal Kabela, Food Bank Manager As the manager of CommUnity Food Bank, I’m worried about the increasing need for food in our community, especially during the summer months. For many kids in our community, school meals may be the
A Summer Resource for Families
By Naia Goodman, Mobile Crisis Response Manager I hope you are looking forward to the upcoming summer break with your kids. The thought of Summer break approaching could be bringing up a mixture of feelings, but remember that you can
Bend & Brunch Fundraiser
It’s Bend & Brunch time! On Sunday, May 19th we are offering yoga, mimosas, and a special breakfast menu whilst fundraising for Period Poverty Awareness month. Yoga will be from 10am-11am & will be hosted by Katherine Posten, RYT 200. Period poverty is defined
Pets are family, too.
A small dog recently caught kennel cough during a temporary shelter stay while her owner was in the hospital. Thankfully, CommUnity’s Financial Support program was able to help cover the cost of her antibiotics so they could get better, together.
Cops, Community, and Connection
“In my mind, one’s enough. If you get one person connected and they get things straightened out and they’ve got support and they get self-sufficient. Wow! I mean, shouldn’t that be enough?” says Coralville Police Chief Kron of the addition
