May 22, 2023 | Food
Transforming a Food Desert Into a Food Oasis
Nearly fifteen years ago, Matthew 25 began working in the Northwest Neighborhood of Cedar Rapids.
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May 12, 2023 | Education | Food
Cooking for a Cause teaches skills, helps the community
A class to learn and try a new recipe while also making extra food for the nonprofit Cultivate Hope Corner Store.
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May 12, 2023 | Housing
Volunteer during Transform Week 2023!
Transform a home, transform a life.
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March 17, 2023 | Food
Register now for a 2023 CSA Share
A Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Share is a weekly produce subscription, but it is so much more than that.
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March 17, 2023 | Food
Rent a Community Garden plot at the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm!
Looking for space to grow your own garden? Rent one of our Community Garden plots near downtown Cedar Rapids!
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February 9, 2023 | Stories of Impact
Healthy Food During Cancer Treatments
While being treated for cancer, one of our Cultivate Hope Corner Store shoppers has been stocking up on our Good Meals To Go with every visit. She needs healthy food to strengthen her body during this process and was thrilled to discover that she can get a well-rounded meal at an affordable price, without the stress of shopping, planning and cooking.
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November 23, 2022 | Stories of Impact
Community Built at Groundswell Cafe
One of Groundswell Cafe’s regular customers made sure to bring her daughter, who she had recently reunited with, to the Cafe and introduce her to “her friends” on staff.
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July 27, 2022 | Stories of Impact
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
A volunteer team finished some much-needed repairs for a neighbor with a brain tumor during our annual Transform Week. These repairs helped make the home livable, and has inspired the homeowner to do more to make it feel like a home, including hanging up pictures.
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May 23, 2022 | Stories of Impact
Derecho Repairs Help Home and Family
A mother of two received some much needed derecho repair assistance through the PATCH Program. Every bit of work on this home created peace of mind and alleviated serious stress, but also created a safe environment for her family.
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