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| Volunteers load food to be delivered to seniors through Horizons’ Meals on Wheels program. Local food pantries and meal delivery services saw a large increase in need in 2020. |
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| Giving and Responding in the Wake of Dual Disasters
When COVID-19 began impacting life in Linn County a year ago, it was difficult to imagine the challenges that lay ahead. On August 10, those challenges were exacerbated when winds in excess of 100 mph tore through Eastern Iowa. But once again, our community showed resilience and generosity, contributing nearly $450,000 to the COVID-19 Disaster Response Fund and more than $2 million to the Disaster Recovery Fund for derecho relief. These funds continue to make grants to support the long-term recovery of our community.
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Working Toward Racial Equity – A Message from Our President & CEO
The Community Foundation strives to use its resources to build a vibrant community. Equity is at the center of community vibrancy—a community cannot be vibrant if it is willing to leave some behind. We have been committed to equity and inclusion in our practices for many years. We are now working to be even more intentional about how we incorporate equity into what we do.
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Thrive Cohort Engages Emerging Nonprofit Leaders
The Community Foundation is partnering with emerging Black and Brown leaders through a new cohort called Thrive. The five Thrive cohort members, along with Community Foundation staff, will participate in group learning activities over the next two years to strengthen nonprofit leadership skills and explore organizational best practices. In addition to monthly meetings and individual conversations, each organization will also receive a $2,500 grant quarterly.
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Privett Family Carries Forward Family Traditions of Giving Back
After considering all the ways they might be able to support the organizations they care about, Brian and Julie Privett established an endowed donor-advised fund at the Community Foundation in 2019. The flexibility and efficiency made the donor-advised fund an appealing option, and the Privetts also value the ability to provide gifts to the community as their children grow up. Like many, the Privett family felt a renewed sense of generosity during the challenges of 2020.
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Reflection from New Board Chair, Charlie Schimberg
“The Community Foundation plays such an impactful role in our community, I felt very fortunate when asked to serve on the board,” Charlie said. “Very few organizations have the capacity to reach so many worthy causes, meet the needs during economic and natural disasters, and serve as trusted connector for local organizations. I know that by contributing to the Community Foundation’s work I am helping to ensure this remains a great community for future generations.”
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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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