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We know you want your donations to benefit causes you believe in, so we've coordinated with these organizations that are doing good work in East Central Iowa, to provide several donation options.
Please select any of the projects below, to make a donation to the fund established for each one. You may contribute to more than one fund!
Funds will go directly to the organization you select,
to help them continue their programs. The choice is yours. Thank you for your generosity!
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Iowa Derecho Relief Center Fund
Started by volunteers within 48 hours of the storm, the Iowa Derecho Relief Center is a grass roots community group dedicated to helping those affected in the Cedar Rapids & surrounding areas by providing food and household supplies and delivering meals, and organizing groups of volunteers for tree removal, yard cleanup, and many other community needs. The center is operated in warehouse space donated by McGrath Auto at the site of their former dealership & shop on First Avenue. Donations help fund continued distribution of food and other essentials to anyone struggling with basic day-to-day needs. The group has just formed a non-profit organization named "Together We Achieve" to continue their work beyond the current center operations. Iowa Giving Crew - Disaster Relief Fund
The Iowa Giving Crew started simply as a group of friends from the Cedar Rapids area who banded together to do some good in their local communities, and then they formed a non-profit organization to raise donations for more programs. Their fundraising and relief activities have expanded rapidly, to include emergency services following the derecho storm, for food, shelter, essential supplies, and clean-up expenses. After serving thousands of meals in the days after the storm, they've also partnered with area groups and companies to build beds for children & families in need, provide counseling to at-risk youth, and provide free electrical repair to get damaged homes reconnected to the power grid. 100% of every dollar donated goes to help those in need. |
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United Way of East Central Iowa - Disaster Recovery Fund
UWECI collaborates with its community partners to meet the emerging needs of those most impacted by the disasters affecting East Central Iowans. The Disaster Recovery Fund is used to address and support the most vulnerable individuals in our community through funding local health and human service nonprofits, which have increased their programs and services for relief for those affected by the derecho storm. Some examples include food, medicine replacements, and sheltering services. Every dollar counts and is greatly appreciated. |
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Brucemore Historic Site and Cultural Center - Peggy Boyle Whitworth Fund
Brucemore is an irreplaceable cultural hub, engaging over 43,000 people in the organization’s mission annually, including over 2,000 area students and 8,000 visitors from around the world who tour the site to learn about Cedar Rapids’ history and Eastern Iowa’s heritage. Over 33,000 people participate in affordable cultural and heritage programming, from concerts to theater performances to intimate musical performances. Brucemore also supports the cultural economy by providing opportunities for hundreds of independent and regional performers; in fact, some of the performers in the Iowa Concert of Hope have performed at Brucemore - a place they cherish. Donations will be directed to the Peggy Boyle Whitworth Fund for Brucemore at the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation. This fund, named for the organization’s founding director, supports annual programming at Brucemore including musical and theater performances, arts partnerships, heritage tours, and more. |
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Iowa Concert of Hope - Production Fund
The Iowa Concert of Hope is produced and performed by volunteers. However, there are a few expenses, such as video production, promotions for the event, website hosting, phone system & lines for the donation hotline, etc. If you're interested in supporting these efforts, please consider a donation to our fund for production costs. We appreciate any help you can provide! |
