The Importance of Community Crisis Centers
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Crisis services act as a safety net for many at-risk populations, providing local support to individuals and families when crisis arises and connecting them to…
Read MoreTalking to Kids About Tragic Events
“In times of community or world-wide crisis, it’s easy to assume that young children don’t know what’s going on. But one thing’s for sure —…
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National Night Out
Hi neighbor! Christ Episcopal Church Cedar Rapids and Foundation 2 invite you to join us for a community potluck on August 6th for National Night…
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Foundation 2 Participates in My Care Community
When you need care but don’t know where to turn—My Care Community can help. What is My Care Community? Sometimes you need more care than…
Read MoreSarah Nelson-Miller Selected for Leadership for Five Seasons Class of 2020
Sarah Nelson-Miller, Chief Operating Officer at Foundation 2, has been selected as a participant for the Leadership for Five Seasons (LFS) Adult Class of 2020,…
Read MoreThe Kids We Lose
The Kids We Lose is a 90-minute documentary film about the human side of being a child or student with behavioral challenges and the struggles…
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United Way Day of Caring- Thank You Community Partners!
Thank you to the amazing volunteers from Aegon/Transamerica, US Bank, Collins Aerospace and McGrath Family of Dealerships who completed a total of 7 projects at…
Read MoreTreating child abuse’s deep wounds and scars
Please take a moment to read this powerful guest column from yesterday’s Cedar Rapids Gazette written by Foundation 2 Family Counselor Amanda Leemhuis. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. The reality is that child abuse impacts people of all ages and the impacts of child abuse can last a lifetime.
Emily Blomme Recognized for Community Service and Leadership
Recently Foundation 2’s Executive Director Emily Blomme has been recognized for her contributions in community service and leadership. On February 21, 2019 she was recognized…
Read MoreSuicide Prevention Lunch and Learn
2-11-19 Update: Mother Nature has offered many challenges during this winter season, and today is no exception! Recently Mount Mercy staff alerted us that there…
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