Community Connections of Iowa

Helping to build a better community.

Who We Are

Community Connections of Iowa is a 501(c)3 located in the Cedar Rapids-Marion area. Our mission is to serve our community the best way we know how - with compassion and acceptance for all.

What We Do

Stress can shape our lives, usually with negative results. Community Connections of Iowa wants to help alleviate some of that stress by providing free Peer Counseling, Life Coaching/Mentoring, and educational classes and workshops, as well as free family events, so parents and their kids can spend quality time together without worrying about how much it costs. 

Peer Counseling

Community Connections of Iowa provides peer counseling services to those who want it. Led by a group of volunteers, these recovery groups and one-on-one ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) sessions can help clients focus on, and set, goals and work toward a more meaningful life. This is a new program, which will begin Oct. 15, 2024.

 

Community Events

We hold a variety of events throughout the year including an Easter Egg Hunt in the spring, our Back-to-School Blast before school starts, Trunk or Treat for Halloween, Cookies with Santa for the Christmas holidays. We are planning more fun events, so follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date!

Community Resources

We make sure our website has the most current information for you, including all the fun free events in our community. We also have a list of food pantries in the area, as well as other community resources.

We Love Volunteers!

We would love to have you as a volunteer! You don't have to commit yourself and can pick and choose which programs or events you would like to help with. Send us a message and we can talk! 

Community Resources

Food  Pantries, Clothes Closets, and Meals for Those In Need:

 

Linn Community Food Bank, 305 5th Street SE, opens at 1 pm

Helping Hands Ministry, 601, 2nd Ave. SE, opens at 10 am, variety of services available

Metro Catholic Outreach, 420 6th Street SE, grocery pick-up begins at 5 pm

Together We Achieve, 1150 27th Ave. SW, opens at 4:30 pm

Mission of Hope, 1700 B Avenue NE, opens at 9 am, daily meal at 12 pm, clothing, food pantry

Green Square Meals opens at 4 pm to anyone who need a hot meal. Green Square meals is located at 605 2nd Avenue SE. Visit their website for details. 

Open Hands Food Pantry, 6455 E Avenue NW, (Cedar Hills Community Church) 5 - 6 pm. Visit their website for details.

Westdale Community Church, 3211 Edgewood Rd SW - call for details - (319) 396-7046.

Salvation Army, 1000 C Avenue NW, open daily, Call for services at (319) 364-9131. 

Feed Iowa First, 1506 10th St SE, call for services.  (319) 775-0149

St. Vincent DePaul, 927 7th Street SE, emergency food baskets and more, open Tues. through Sunday, 9 am to 12 pm. For details click here

HACAP Purchases Olivet Mission Building

HACAP has officially purchased the Olivet Neighborhood Mission Building, now the Northwest Neighborhood Resource Center, located at 230 10th St NW, Cedar Rapids. They are looking for dedicated volunteers starting Oct. 1 to help with this initiative throughout the month of October. The Mobile Food Pantry will operate daily from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the Northwest Neighborhood Resource Center. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our community while working alongside fellow volunteers. Sign up here!

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