Donor Stories
A legacy grown in community
Bob and Paige Wharram are lifelong Iowans. They were raised and lived a majority of their lives in Buchanan County. But as they looked to move off the family’s Century Farm, the couple decided on...
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Grantmaking in Action
Opportunity for all
One City United has a clear goal: to provide a pathway for all, regardless of their past, to thrive and succeed. The organization has been working to help end crisis, poverty, and addiction in Waterloo...
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Grantmaking in Action
A welcoming community
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
A restoration of hope
For 34 years, Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity has been helping families achieve homeownership and partnering with communities in Black Hawk, Butler, Bremer, and Buchanan counties. “Our core focus is building stability for families through...
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Grantmaking in Action
Reaching rural communities
Howard County is home to approximately 9,400 people on our state’s northeast border. It is the boyhood home of humanitarian and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Norman Borlaug. However, in the home county of a man...
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Grantmaking in Action
Leading tomorrow
The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Cedar Valley has served local youth for over 60 years. Their mission – to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach...
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Community Leadership
2023 Impact Report Leadership Letter
Dear Partners,The power of partnerships lies at the heart of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa’s impact on communities and individuals. Throughout our 67-year history, we’ve recognized the transformative potential of collaboration with others. This...
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