Nonprofit Resources
Key nonprofit resources at the local, state and national level include:
- The Cedar Valley Nonprofit Association
- Iowa Nonprofit Alliance
- AFP IA, Northeast Iowa Chapter
- The Larned A. Waterman Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center
- The National Council of Nonprofits
Nonprofits are especially encouraged to join the Cedar Valley Nonprofit Association (CVNA) to connect to educational, capacity building, and networking opportunities as well as stay up to date on local funding deadlines. CVNA members can access 1:1 coaching, evaluations, website support and more through the Nonprofit Learning Lab. To inquire about financial assistance towards the CVNA membership fee, please reach out to us.
For a directory of local funders and other related resources, visit Metro Funders – a voluntary alliance of public and private grantmakers in Black Hawk County that come together bimonthly to network, share information, and pursue collaborative opportunities for both funders and grantseekers.
Community Resources
Some helpful community resources are provided below.
- Grow Cedar Valley's 2024/2025 Fact Sheet
- Black Hawk County Data Hub
- Cedar Valley United Way's 211 Assistance Line
- MercyOne Find Help Community Resource Guide
- Black Hawk County General Assistance (Rent & Utility Assistance)
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- Friends of the Family Housing Services Hotline
- Northeast Iowa Food Bank Food Assitance Services
- Peoples Community Health Clinic
Union Block (Black Hawk Gaming Association, McElroy Trust, Otto Schoitz Foundation, and Waterloo Community Foundation) recently hosted a community book club for the book The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. We felt empowered by the information gathered and shared, so we’ve attached a discussion guide for reference.
The Anxious Generation: Union Block Study Discussion Guide
