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June 30, 2023 | Education
Summer Stories: Youth Development Program, Week 1
The summer session of our Cultivate Hope Youth Development program started Monday, June 26, and we’ve done so much already!
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May 22, 2023 | A Note From Clint | Food
Transforming a Food Desert Into a Food Oasis
Nearly fifteen years ago, Matthew 25 began working in the Northwest Neighborhood of Cedar Rapids.
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May 12, 2023 | Education | Food
Cooking for a Cause teaches skills, helps the community
A class to learn and try a new recipe while also making extra food for the nonprofit Cultivate Hope Corner Store.
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May 12, 2023 | Housing
Volunteer during Transform Week 2023!
Transform a home, transform a life.
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