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Happy Haunting this Halloween
As October rolls in and the leaves begin to change, Halloween approaches with its colorful festivities, playful costumes, and spooky charm. While we often associate it with tricks and treats, Halloween can also have a surprisingly positive impact on mental
Celebrating the First Annual 988 Day: A Milestone in Mental Health Support
On September 10, 2024, we celebrate the first annual 988 Day, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of mental health support. This new national observance shines a spotlight on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, a vital resource launched
School’s in Session and We’re Here to Help
By Kimmie Andresen-Reed, Youth Mobile Crisis Coordinator I hope you all had a wonderful summer break. I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself and tell you about a helpful crisis counseling service my team and I will provide
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
