Stories of Impact

Waterloo Nonprofit Uses Basics to Empower Youth

Back 2 Basics is a Waterloo-based nonprofit making significant strides in youth empowerment through its multifaceted approach to prevention and intervention. Designed for students aged 9 to 13, the program targets those showing early signs...

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Scholarships CFNEIA Awards $635,781 in Scholarships, Largest Amount in its History
Students pursuing higher education opportunities across Iowa have received financial assistance this fall thanks to scholarships from the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa (CFNEIA). The 2022 scholarships total comes to $635,781 which is the largest...
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Donor Stories Entertainer, Teacher, Musician, Friend Leaves Legacy of Care for Communities
“It started out really small and then people kept joining and he just loved it. He loved being around people. He loved to entertain. He was the ultimate host, even at the ‘Table of Knowledge,”...
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Resources Financial Planning Month, Estate Planning Week Prime Time to Create a Personal Plan and Will
October is National Financial Planning Month and National Estate Planning Awareness Week is October 17-23, calling attention to what estate planning is and why it is an important component of a personal financial plan. Less...
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Grantmaking in Action Grantmaking Snapshot: Mason City Community Garden
Project: Mason City Community GardenCerro Gordo County Community FoundationGrowth, of the community and the abundant garden plants, is sprouting in Mason City. With grant funding from the Cerro Gordo County Community Foundation, the Leadership North...
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Community Leadership Affiliate Volunteer Spotlight: Donna Boos
Name: Donna BoosAffiliate: Buchanan County Community FoundationCommittee member since: 2018 although currently serving as chair.How did you hear about the Buchanan County Community Foundation? What made you decide to volunteer?"I heard about it when I...
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Grantmaking in Action Spring 2022 Affiliate Grantmaking Impacts
CFNEIA's mission is to inspire people and connect resources to enrich our communities across our 20-county region. Supporting our nonprofit partners and their work in the communities they serve through impactful grantmaking drives a large...
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Resources Higher Quality of Life Points to Greater Economic Health for Communities
Summer is in full swing and there are many things that make Iowa summers so great. From hitting the trails to cooling off at the public pool to attending farmers markets, county fairs, and other...
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Community Leadership Affiliate Volunteer Spotlight: Nick Jans
Name: Nick JansAffiliate: Grundy County Community FoundationCommittee member since: 2021How did you hear about the Grundy County Community Foundation? What made you decide to volunteer with the Foundation?"I heard about the Community Foundation through a neighbor and good...
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Donor Stories Petsche Leaves a Legacy of Generosity in Black Hawk County
John (Jack) Petsche had a plan to make his community a better place. When Jack passed away on May 11, 2020, he had already ensured his generosity would live on through a $1.6 million dollar...
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