Otto Schoitz Foundation

Black Hawk County is now accepting referrals for Thrive Iowa!

Our team works one-on-one with participants to connect them to existing community services that help them move from crisis to stability. We work to empower families for long-term success and strengthen our community.

How to Make a Referral:
Anyone can make a referral!

• Visit HopeHub at www.hopehub.io and click “Submit a Referral”. A Thrive Family Navigator will connect with you.
• Or call us directly at (319) 292-2202.

We are grateful for the continued support from our Black Hawk County partners and look forward to serving more community members together.

Let’s help families in our county Thrive!

We are grateful for this wonderful opportunity for free eye exams in our community! https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:761c28aa-bb6f-4eb5-9091-16b66c3b54f5

Otto Schoitz Foundation is pleased to announce $1,517,000 in Spring 2026 grant awards to 25 nonprofit organizations serving the Cedar Valley. The organizations receiving funding are creating significant opportunities to support the health and wellbeing of our community. https://mailchi.mp/35f2dc792541/osf-grant-awards-fall22-18152969

Can't wait to lunch in the park with you, Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity! ☀️🥪

Join us for Picnic in the Park this summer! ☀️🌳

Every Tuesday in June and July, we’ll be gathering at Washington Park from 12–1 PM for a laid-back time of conversation, connection, and community building.

Bring your own lunch, grab a chair or blanket, and enjoy a relaxed hour in the park. Whether you stay the whole time or just stop by for a quick visit, we’d love to see you there!

We were delighted to host Grow Cedar Valley's Business After Hours with our Union Block colleagues. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

Nonprofit leaders & board members, don't miss this chance to learn from Anne Wallestad - a thought leader and expert in board governance.

Just a reminder to RSVP for the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa’s upcoming Board Fundamentals session in May! This completely virtual event is designed to help nonprofit leaders and board members strengthen governance, leadership, and community impact.

If you’re planning to join us, make sure to save your spot today 👇
https://bit.ly/3OlSKAR

Join us on May 7!

Grow Cedar Valley Investors, we can't wait to see you at our next Business After Hours!

Register here: https://members.growcedarvalley.com/events/Details/business-after-hours-may-2026-1636690

This is your chance to connect and network with other investors while visiting different businesses across the Cedar Valley.

Grateful for nonprofits who help to make our community a thriving place for all people.

Government can’t do it all—and that’s where nonprofits step up. Across the Cedar Valley, Nonprofits like North Star Community Services fill the critical gaps in services that government alone can’t cover, ensuring that those with disabilities are given opportunities and connected to our community. Nonprofits are neighbors helping neighbors—making sure no one falls through the cracks. NonprofitsGetItDone.org

So grateful for nonprofits who support newcomers in our community!

Nonprofits—like The River Arc—bring help and hope when both are needed most. From supporting newcomers in our community to offering compassionate care in times of crisis, nonprofits get it done across the Cedar Valley. NonprofitsGetItDone.org

Nonprofits—like House of Hope—bring help and hope when both are needed most. From assisting single mothers to offering compassionate care in times of crisis, nonprofits get it done across the Cedar Valley. NonprofitsGetItDone.org