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As an organization that features many unique and innovative programs, Matthew 25 is often in the news. Check out some of the latest stories from the media below.
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February 13, 2023 – Matthew 25 receives $15,000 donation in anti-hunger campaign
February 1, 2023 – Stocking for a deeper purpose
December 8, 2022 – Local nonprofit expands mission to prioritize community-building
November 16, 2022 – Matthew 25 co-founder rejoining nonprofit
October 24, 2022 – Cedar River Academy kids learn about agriculture, taste farm-fresh vegetables at Matthew 25 Urban Farm
August 25, 2022 – Cedar Rapids awards $3 million in ARPA funds to 20 affordable housing, social service projects
August 8, 2022 – New grant from Mercy Medical funds health equity
June 20, 2022 – Matthew 25’s annual Transform Week starts today
June 17, 2022 – Over 200 volunteers to help homeowners in Taylor/Time Check neighborhoods next week
April 23, 2022 – Nonprofit Cultivate Hope Corner Store brings healthy, reduced-cost food to Cedar Rapids’ Time Check neighborhood
April 24, 2022 – New corner grocery store looks to cultivate hope for a battered neighborhood
April 25, 2022 – Matthew 25 opens Cultivate Hope Corner Store in Cedar Rapids
April 25, 2022 – Nonprofit Matthew 25 opens affordable grocery store in Cedar Rapids food desert
March 10, 2022 – Cedar Rapids has a pay-it-forward cafe with all fresh and local food
August 25, 2021 – Matthew 25 to receive 2021 Iowa Character Award