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SUMMARY:Farm Stand Market
DESCRIPTION:Fresh\, locally grown food from the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, located in the heart of Cedar Rapids and farmed without the use of pesticides or herbicides\, is available at our weekly farm stand. We will have additional food for sale\, and our CSA members will pick up their weekly vegetables. Join our email list here to stay informed about what we have for sale every week. \nFarm Stand Markets are held at the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Avenue NW\, every Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. from May 21 to October 8. \nCredit cards and cash are also accepted. We’ll see you on the farm!
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/farm-stand-market-2/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Ave. NW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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SUMMARY:Open Farm Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Love gardening and being outdoors? Interested in getting involved with the farm\, but not sure where to start? Join us for an Open Farm Saturday! Together we’ll work on farm projects and gardening tasks\, while meeting new people and spending time outside.  \nJoin us for Open Farm Saturday at the Urban Farm! \n\n\nSaturday\, October 3\n10:00 AM – 1:00 PM\nMatthew 25’s Cultivate Hope Urban Farm – 437 G AVE NW\n\n\n\n\nCome get your hands in the soil and be part of something bigger. Volunteers will help with seasonal farm tasks like planting\, prepping beds\, and caring for the space that helps feed our community through the Corner Store and Groundswell Cafe. \nRegister here to let us know you’re coming or simply show up on Saturday\, October 3. \n\n\nNo experience needed\, just bring your energy and a willingness to dig in! Whether you come for an hour or stay the whole time\, you’ll be making a real impact. \n\nGrab a friend and join us. We’d love to see you there!
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/open-farm-saturday-3/
LOCATION:Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Ave. NW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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SUMMARY:Partners in Progress
DESCRIPTION:What makes a workplace somewhere people want to work\, grow and contribute? \nJoin Matthew 25 for the first Partners in Progress Educational Series\, bringing together local business and community leaders to share practical ideas for building stronger workplace cultures through employee engagement\, shared purpose and meaningful community involvement. \nThe Culture Advantage: What It Takes to Become a Coolest Place to Work\nPresented by Strategic Financial Solutions\nStrong workplace cultures are built intentionally. Strategic Financial Solutions will share lessons from its experience earning recognition as one of the region’s “Coolest Places to Work\,” including what they’ve learned about leadership\, employee development\, flexibility\, recognition and creating opportunities for employees to connect around a shared purpose. \nYou’ll leave with ideas you can use to strengthen employee engagement and create a workplace where people feel connected\, valued and motivated to contribute. \nBuilding Your Community Brand: How Community Involvement Strengthens Culture\, Reputation & Business\nPresented by UFG Insurance\nEmployees\, customers and future team members increasingly pay attention to how organizations show up in their communities. \nUFG Insurance will explore practical ways businesses of all sizes can create community engagement opportunities that align with their values\, energize employees\, strengthen their reputation and build lasting community relationships. \nWho Should Attend?\nPartners in Progress is designed for HR and business leaders\, corporate community engagement teams\, business owners\, young professional program leaders\, companies with employee volunteer programs\, and anyone looking for meaningful ways to connect workplace culture with community impact. \nWednesday\, October 7\n3:00–4:00 PM\nNetworking: 4:00–4:30 PM\nMatthew 25’s Groundswell Event Center\, 201 3rd AVE SW \nRSVP to reserve your seat! \nFor more information\, call 319-362-2214 or email info@matthew-25.org. \nAbout Partners in Progress\nMatthew 25 created the Partners in Progress Educational Series to bring businesses and community leaders together to learn from one another\, build connections and explore practical ways organizations can strengthen both their workplaces and the communities they call home.
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/partners-in-progress/
LOCATION:Groundswell Event Space\, 201 3rd AVE SW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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SUMMARY:Farm Stand Market
DESCRIPTION:Fresh\, locally grown food from the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, located in the heart of Cedar Rapids and farmed without the use of pesticides or herbicides\, is available at our weekly farm stand. We will have additional food for sale\, and our CSA members will pick up their weekly vegetables. Join our email list here to stay informed about what we have for sale every week. \nFarm Stand Markets are held at the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Avenue NW\, every Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. from May 21 to October 8. \nCredit cards and cash are also accepted. We’ll see you on the farm!
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/farm-stand-market-2/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Ave. NW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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SUMMARY:Matthew 25 Community Building Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Matthew 25’s Community Building Potlucks! \nWe’re excited to host a great way to connect with neighbors and build a stronger community—Matthew 25’s Community Building Potlucks\, happening every second Tuesday of the month in 2026! \nBring a dish to share and enjoy a warm\, welcoming atmosphere filled with great food and meaningful conversations. Whether you’re looking to make new friends\, strengthen community ties\, or simply enjoy a delicious meal\, this is the perfect opportunity. Each evening will have a topic as a conversation starter.  In October we will be meeting at the Urban Farm and we’ll be engaging with the topic of decolonization for this month’s gathering. \n📅 When: Tuesday\, October 13\, 5 – 6:30 PM\n📍 Where: Cultivate Hope Urban Farm. 437 G AVE NW\n🍽 What to Bring: A dish to share (if you can!) See what others are bringing and sign up to bring a special dish here. \nAll are welcome! Come as you are and bring a friend! Let’s share food\, stories\, and connections that strengthen our community. For more details\, visit call 319-362-2214.
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/matthew-25-community-building-potluck-5/
LOCATION:Cultivate Hope Urban Farm\, 437 G Ave. NW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Building
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SUMMARY:Storytellers of Cedar Rapids
DESCRIPTION:Storytellers of Cedar Rapids continues Season 3 with another evening of authentic\, heartfelt\, and often surprising true stories shared live on stage. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, November 18\, for A Seat at the Table\, an evening of stories about belonging\, inclusion\, family\, community\, and finding your place. From the tables where we’ve felt welcomed to the moments we’ve wondered whether we belonged\, these true stories will explore what it means to make room for one another\, pull up a chair\, and be part of something bigger than ourselves. \nNo two Storytellers events are ever the same. One story may have you laughing out loud\, while the next may move you or offer a new perspective. Every show also features live music from local artists and an opportunity for audience members to step up and share during Open Mic. We’ll update you with the November 18 featured storytellers and the local musician soon! \n Snacks and beverages will be available from Groundswell Cafe. If you are interested in supporting Storytellers of Cedar Rapids events\, please contact us! \nShow begins at 7:30 PM (doors open at 7:00 PM)Location: Groundswell\, 201 3rd AVE SW \n\nTickets\n\nAdult Single Show Ticket: $15\nStudent Single Show Ticket: $7\n\nPlease note that all ticket sales are final and non-refundable. We appreciate your understanding. \nCome for the stories. Leave with something to talk about. \nGet Tickets Now!
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/storytellers-of-cedar-rapids/
LOCATION:Groundswell Cafe\, 201 Third Ave. SW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Building
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SUMMARY:Storytellers of Cedar Rapids
DESCRIPTION:Storytellers of Cedar Rapids continues Season 3 with a special addition to this year’s lineup with a show during the holiday season! \nJoin us on Wednesday\, December 16\, for The Gift of [_________]\, an evening of authentic\, heartfelt\, funny\, and often surprising true stories shared live on stage. \nThe holidays have a way of reminding us that some of the most meaningful gifts don’t come wrapped in a box. The gift of friendship. A second chance. An unexpected kindness. A lesson we didn’t know we needed. Maybe even a gift that changed everything. \nThe Gift of [_________] leaves the blank open for our storytellers to fill as they share true stories about the gifts—given\, received\, discovered\, or unexpected—that have stayed with them. \nNo two Storytellers events are ever the same. One story may have you laughing out loud\, while the next may move you or offer a completely new perspective. Every show also features live music from local artists and an opportunity for audience members to step up and share during Open Mic. \nWe’ll announce our December 16 featured storytellers and local musician soon! \nSnacks and beverages will be available from Groundswell Cafe. If you are interested in supporting Storytellers of Cedar Rapids events\, please contact us. \nShow begins at 7:30 PM (doors open at 7:00 PM)\nLocation: Groundswell\, 201 3rd Ave SW \n\n\n\nTickets\n\nAdult Single Show Ticket: $15\nStudent Single Show Ticket: $7\n\nPlease note that all ticket sales are final and non-refundable. We appreciate your understanding. \nCome for the stories. Leave with something to talk about. \n  \nGet Tickets Now!
URL:https://www.matthew-25.org/event/storytellers-of-cedar-rapids-dec/
LOCATION:Groundswell Cafe\, 201 Third Ave. SW\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Building
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