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| Bill and Patricia Buss have been supporti ng students and graduates of Denver High School since 2016. Through scholarship and designated
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| Couple Finds Philanthropic Passion in Supporting Education Opportunities for Youth
Bill and Patricia Buss have deep roots in Denver, Iowa. The couple has lived in the small Bremer County
town for more than 50 years, and for just as long, they’ve been generous members of the community. In 2016, their search for a way to support the students and graduates of Denver High School brought them to the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation. Since then, Bill and Patricia have established two scholarship funds and one designated fund to support the youth in their community.
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Nonprofit Professionals Recognized
for Commitment and Dedication
Fourteen local nonprofit professionals were recently presented with the Spirit of Minnie Rubek—an honor that recognizes their quiet but impactful service to the community. Minnie Rubek remains one of the great unsung heroines of our community, and like her, these individuals are dedicated to something larger than themselves.
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Iowa Humane Alliance: Preparing for the Future through Endowment Challenge Grant
This summer, the Iowa Humane Alliance was awarded the Endowment Challenge Grant, which will help the organization establish an endowed fund. The grant provides $1 for every $3 the organization raises, up to $25,000. The resulting endowment will help the Humane Alliance plan for the future and meet the increased demand for services.
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Awards Recognize Community Foundation’s Commitment and Collaboration
Two separate awards recognized the Community Foundation and other organizations for efforts that have helped the community through the challenges of the past 18 months. The Iowa Finance Authority’s HousingIowa Award for Innovation was presented to the PATCH Program on September 8, and the Community Foundation received the Gazette Business Award for Community Vision on September 14.
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Community Learning Series Features
Equity in Disaster Recovery
More than a year after a derecho tore through Eastern Iowa, dozens of people came together to discuss challenges faced by many in our community during disaster recovery. At the Community Learning Series: Equity in Disaster Recovery event, guest panelists, Community Foundation staff, and community members explored the link between disaster recovery and equity issues.
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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 available by office phone and e-mail. |
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