…Banquet tradition, but human nature. It’s ingrained in us to help our neighbors because helping your neighbor means helping our community at large. As CommUnity’s CEO, Sarah Nelson, mentioned in…
…moments come, the ones that aren’t so mundane, they come a little heavier and stay a little longer. It did the day I read about that order from Texas and…
…are worried about upsetting them. It’s an understandable urge, and comes from a place of good intentions. Unfortunately, though, that vagueness can unconsciously communicate that they aren’t prepared (or willing)…
…First, and most importantly, no matter what the trauma looks like, it is valid and worthy of acknowledgement. The next element is a bit more complex; there is no correct…
…For one, my ability to tolerate and thrive in uncertainty has improved considerably. As any crisis counselor will tell you, every call is different; you never quite know what to…
…were fed. While we’re no longer handing bags of food out through the windows, the reality is, food needs in our community have only increased. Inflation has had a huge…
Contacting a crisis line can seem intimidating. And while each call is different, the best thing to remember is what they have in common: no pressure, no judgement, and no…
…health challenges and seeking help in Black communities. Research has shown that Black men especially believe that depression and anxiety would be seen as “crazy” in their community, and expressing…
By Ryan Dickson, CommUnity Crisis Helpline Director Anniversaries are important, as they mark time for us to reflect on the past and envision the future. July 1st marks the year…
CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank is pleased to announce the hiring of Joachim Seelos as the new Law Enforcement Liaison to work with the Iowa City Police Department. The…
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