The Free Medical Clinic is our March Community Partner

The Free Medical Clinic is our March Community Partner

The Free Medical Clinic (FMC) provides medical, specialty and basic dental care, and prescriptions to those without insurance. Close to 300 volunteers from various disciplines provide thousands of hours of services to the clinic each year, providing patients with quality and compassionate health care.

100% of the cash offering donations given during our Sunday services support our Community Partner. Click to learn more and to find a link to donate.

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United Action for Youth (UAY) is Our February Community Partner

United Action for Youth (UAY) is a Johnson County community organization whose mission is to nurture the potential of all youth to create, grow, and lead. Services include family mediation and therapy; a Youth Center with recording studio, art studio, art gallery, performance space, counseling, and the Rotary Center for Youth Volunteers; a family support program for pregnant and parenting teens; and a Transitional Living Program for homeless youth 16-22.

Donate online at http://bit.ly/UUSPartner, text “GivetoUUSIC Partner” to 73256, or mail a check with “UAY” on the memo line to our office (2355 Oakdale Road, Coralville, IA 52241).

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South District Neighborhood Association is our January Community Partner

The South District Neighborhood Association of Iowa City sponsors the Diversity Market, among other community events. The market, held in the Pepperwood Plaza during the summer months, empowers minority entrepreneurs, including women, youth and those in the Black, Indigenous, Latino, Asian, LGBTQ+, refugee, immigrant and returning citizen communities.

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The Free Lunch Program is our November Community Partner

The Free Lunch Program operates six days a week, with volunteer teams preparing and serving nutritious meals to anyone who is hungry. The guiding principle of unconditional respect and hospitality has been as integral to the program as the hot, nourishing meals. Click for more information and to support our monthly partner.

Shelter House is our September Community Partner

Shelter House provides emergency housing for those who need it, and is in the process of building a second Housing First facility to provide permanent housing for chronically homeless individuals.

Shelter House also offers eviction- prevention and utility assistance, employment support, resume writing, job training and interview skills, etc. Educational and mental health help are among other offerings.

Click the title to learn more and find out how to donate to our September agency.

The Inside Out Reentry Community is our July Community Partner

Inside Out’s mission is to support people involved in the criminal legal system and to educate the public to promote healing, restore relationships, and reduce recidivism. Inside Out works with individuals incarcerated throughout Iowa and provides additional assistance to those returning to Johnson County after release, operating a drop-in Resource Center and offering weekly meetings and a mentoring program.

Click for info on how to give.