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Julie Molisho was born and raised in Congo. She has a bachelor’s degree and attended law school in her home country. Still, when she and her husband arrived in the United States to pursue more...

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Grantmaking in Action Grantmaking Snapshot: Bremer County Historical Soceity
Project: Bremer County Cruise Thru HistoryBremer County Community Foundation & Readlyn Community Fund What better way to learn about local culture and the past than by “Cruising Thru History”. The Historical Society held fun educational...
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Grantmaking in Action Grantmaking Snapshot: City of Joice
Project: Joice Library Book ShelvingWorth County Community FoundationAfter a 2018 fire destroyed the building that housed city hall, the library, and the community center, the city of Joice rebuilt. The library is considered the heart...
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Grantmaking in Action Grantmaking Snapshot: Mason City Community Schools
Project: Kids PLAY–Playground for Lincoln Area YouthCerro Gordo County Community FoundationMovement and outdoor play are critical to a child’s learning and development. With no playground access, Lincoln Intermediate School found that nearly 50% of its...
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Community Leadership Your Generosity Was Record-Breaking in 2021
Kaye Englin, CFNEIA President & CEOYou never cease to amaze us. The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa and our affiliates are in awe of the people like you who passionately believe in creating vibrant places...
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Donor Stories Lives of Service Lead to a Forever Gift for the Community They Love
If you visit Charles City and ask someone about Dean and Marcie Andrews, chances are they’ll have a story or are friends, and they’ll definitely know the couple who have spent over 40 years working...
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Grantmaking in Action Cedar Valley Newcomers Find Support in Achieving Dreams
Since 2010, over 2,500 refugees from Myanmar (formerly Burma) have come to the Cedar Valley seeking a new start after fleeing from violence and ethnic persecution. The community has become a welcome home, continuing to...
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Community Leadership One Cedar Valley Brings Power of Partnerships to Create Equitable Job Opportunities
One Cedar Valley is not an organization many have heard of yet, and though its name is new, its story began as a call for action after the 2018 24/7 Wall Street report naming Waterloo...
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Donor Stories Trail Provides Access to Beauty and Economic Boost in Northeast Iowa
Iowa is known for its breathtaking beauty – rolling farmland, shaded woods, and tall prairie grasses adorned with wildflowers. The sights and sounds of nature create a serene experience for all to enjoy. One organization...
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Community Leadership Here for Good for Iowa Communities
The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa (CFNEIA) is celebrating National Community Foundation Week, November 12-18. The national effort raises awareness about the increasingly important role of these philanthropic organizations in fostering local collaboration and leadership...
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