Matthew 25: Is a local non-profit that exists to strengthen core urban neighborhoods in Cedar Rapids. They build strong neighborhoods by focusing on fresh, healthy food; affordable, sustainable housing and education. Projects include the state’s first urban farm, school gardens, youth job training, a tool library, Groundswell “pay-it-forward” Cafe and a variety of housing programs. Transform, the annual volunteer housing rehabilitation blitz, brings more than three hundred volunteers together the final full week of June. Lovely Lane will again support and participate in the 10th annual Transform Week.
Trinity Lane PreSchool Scholarships: Trinity Lane is a state-licensed, non-profit preschool. It has been helping children grow and learn for over 50 years! In 2022, Trinity Lane’s new home was opened in Asbury United Methodist Church. The preschool includes classrooms for 2, 3, and 4 year olds. The 4 year old program is FREE in partnership with Cedar Rapids and the Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program. The 2 and 3 year old programs are tuition based. Sliding Scale Scholarships are available to those who qualify. Your generous contributions will allow more lower income families to participate in this much needed early education
opportunity.
Be the Light: Their mission is to bring together individuals and communities affected by mental health and suicide through a glow walk event. By shining a light on hope and healing, they strive to create a safe and supportive environment where participants can connect, support each other, and find strength in solidarity. Together, the aim to make a positive impact on our communities and help those in need.
Self Help International: Is an independent, non-governmental 501(c)(3), established in 1959. It is dedicated to preventing hunger in rural communities in Ghana, West Africa, Nicaragua, and Central America. It operates on the principle that people everywhere have talents and resources they can use, with help, to improve their lives. This approach was created with input from Methodists, and has been supported generously by Methodists over many years. Self-Help offers assistance through agricultural extension, nutritional education, micro-credit, empowerment of women, development of small business, storage of farm products, and other related programs. On-going support is needed to expand and continue these activities.