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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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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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Resources CFNEIA shares support of Mental Health Awareness Month, Black Hawk-Grundy Mental Health Center Shares Insight
In support of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa is recognizing awareness and resources to end the stigma. CFNEIA strives to strengthen our communities, improving quality of life and supporting people...
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Community Leadership Reaffirming Our Commitment to Racial Equity
The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa (CFNEIA) team has devoted time in the first half of this year to taking a close look at our commitment to racial equity. We’ve refined our message to emphasize...
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Donor Stories Passion for “Healing Hearts” Lives On
Jenni Wangsness was an excellent teacher, advocate for children, and had a strong passion for the mental and emotional health of preschoolers. She made it clear that a healthy emotional connection, filled with love, that...
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Community Leadership CFNEIA Celebrates Volunteers, Report Shows Volunteerism Adapts to "New Normal"
The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa (CFNEIA) is celebrating National Volunteer Week, held April 17-23, and Global Volunteer Month. CFNEIA is proud to recognize its more than 350 volunteers, serving 23 affiliate community foundations in...
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