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To be a trusted partner in charitable giving, improving the quality of life in our community…forever.
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As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to grow in Linn County, the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation remains active in responding to community needs. Read on for stories about the community’s generosity and how we’re responding to these challenging times. We want to thank the donors who have donated $375,000 to our COVID-19 Disaster Response Fund. We also want to thank our nonprofit sector for their outstanding response to people in need and for their efforts toward sustaining their organizations.
Today, on #GivingTuesdayNow, we hope you are giving back in some capacity to help Linn County during this pandemic. Thank you for everything you do for our community. 
Les Garner
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| Support Nonprofits Today for #GivingTuesdayNow Please join us today, Tuesday, May 5, 2020 for #GivingTuesdayNow and give to a nonprofit you care about. To encourage giving, Toyota will match gifts to our COVID-19 Disaster Response Fund today up to $25,000! Click below to learn more. 
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Philanthropy Helps Address Community Needs During COVID-19 Pandemic As the pandemic and its economic impacts unfold in Linn County, the Community Foundation continues to support nonprofits through grantmaking and promote opportunities for philanthropy.
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How are Nonprofits Adapting During COVID-19? There are many unknowns during this pandemic, especially in the nonprofit sector. To get a sense of what challenges these organizations are facing, how they are responding, and what community members can do to help, we had a virtual sit-down
Q & A with Karla Twedt-Ball, Senior Vice President, Programs and Community Investment at the Community Foundation.
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Welcome to our Team:
Sanjana Raghavan, Program Officer Sanjana Raghavan has joined the Community Foundation as a Program Officer. She began this new role on April 13, 2020. Read on to learn more about Sanjana.
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Upcoming Events William Quarton Heritage Society Luncheon Cancelled
The health and safety of our community is our top priority. In an effort to continue doing what we can to mitigate the impact of this pandemic, we have cancelled the annual William Quarton Heritage Society Luncheon in June. We look forward to hosting the event again in June 2021. |
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| Contact Us 324 3rd Street SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 www.gcrcf.org
During the COVID-19 crisis, our office is closed to the public, however, we remain fully operational. Staff are working remotely and are available by office phone and e-mail. |
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