What a fabulous organization!…read more I have had the pleasure of volunteering this fall season with this non-profit at my daughter's elementary school. The entire purpose of the organization is to enhance both girls' physical activity levels and mental health/confidence. Our team of seventeen girls meets twice a week, right after school. We learn about solving conflict, helping others or making intentional decisions. We also really try to build up each girl's confidence and connection with one another. Besides having lessons, we also do a daily workout as we try to keep our bodies healthy and prepare for a 5k run! Additionally, my daughter is participating in GOTR this fall for the first time. She has been really pushing herself to get better and it has been so amazing as a mom to see her build up her classmates and to connect with some she wouldn't typically. I would recommend any parent of a daughter to have their child participate at least one season! Overall I have found the cause to be worthwhile. The Eastern Iowa chapter is run by some tremendous ladies. As a volunteer I feel I have been set up for success with all the tools I need to do the job I signed up for. As a parent, I see this age group of girls really benefiting from a positive experience like this as they learn who they are as young ladies. Girls on the Run is SO MUCH FUN.

I've been volunteering as a GOTR head coach at Lincoln Elementary for two years now and the program…read moreis without a doubt the most rewarding and well-organized non-profit I've ever volunteered for! The women behind GOTR of Eastern Iowa (Holly, Hailee, and Esther), do an excellent job organizing the program, which is saying a lot because they're choreographing every GOTR kid, coach, and running buddy in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. The GOTR lessons... The lessons I teach at every practice are well-presented in the curriculum book I receive at the start of the season. Holly has been great about meeting with me to replenish the occasional bag of markers or stack of construction paper. The practice curriculum does a wonderful job of incorporating positive life skills into running and active games. Through these lessons the girls discuss the best ways to cope with stress, why feeling a full spectrum of emotions is healthy, how to be a good teammate, what it means to have gratitude, the importance of being a good friend, and tons of other valuable lessons. My favorite part is without a doubt, getting to see the transformation the girls make over the course of a season; knowing that I'm playing a small role in their ability to grow into fierce, confident women is incredibly rewarding. The final 5k!... As a distance runner who's competed in an endless number of races, I have a huge appreciation for how well the end-of-season 5ks are executed. These 5ks have easily 1,000+ runners including 8 year old kids up to 75 year old Running Buddies, and yet I have never been short a time chip or race number for one of my girls. Not to mention how well they turn this celebratory 5k into a true 8-12 year old party with face paint and temporary hair color, fun kid-safe dance music, nice finishing medals, post-race snacks, and a high-energy finish line. I sure wish I had GOTR when I was an insecure 8-12 year old who hadn't discovered running yet. It's truly an incredible program.

Pretty dingy, but I don't know where else you are going to find $1.50 draws on a Saturday night. 5…read morestars!

Awesome place, awesome service to the community. Director and staff are dedicated and passionate…read moreabout their mission. Iowa City is fortunate to have this organization to serve the underserved.

From the owner: Our Services Crisis Phone | Chat | Text…read moreMobile Crisis Outreach Program Support Groups Suicide Prevention Training Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry Basic Needs Program

The mission of TRAIL is to help older adults successfully age in place by providing Tools and…read moreResources for Active, Independent Living. The non-profit offers members a social calendar, a listing of vetted local service vendors, and volunteers to help with a variety of needs. I am a member and volunteer. It is a great organization offering contact and security as we age.

From the owner: TRAIL -- which stands for Tools & Resources for Active Independent living -- is the only Iowa…read moreCity-based nonprofit dedicated to helping older adults live and thrive in the places they call home. TRAIL members gain access to volunteer services, such as transportation, help with home and garden chores, and tech support; and benefit from a full calendar of social and educational events. Our Life Transition Service consults one-on-one with members facing a decline in health, family crisis, change in living situation, or wish to plan for future health care, financial, or home care needs.

What a fabulous local resource for all the amazing organizations serving our wonderful Johnson…read moreCounty community. This non-profit supports other non-profits with grants/funds. I recently attended their 2023 Community Celebration which awarded grants to local nonprofit organizations, had a message from a guest speaker and presented the Community Impact Award Recognition for community members doing incredible work in philanthropy. Boy, you really left that event with your bucket filled, proud to be a JoCo resident and grateful for the tremendous work CFJC does. In 2023 alone, over 550 grants totaling over $2.5Mil have be given to causes and groups making a real difference locally. CFJC has a handful of staff, a board and then a plethora of volunteers that make the magic happen. What I found particularly interesting is that they just launched a donor catalog! Typically, grants are awarded after their grant commmittee (all local volunteers) review each. Now there's a place where anyone can see the local needs (it's a growing list) as well as all the funds the CFJC distributes from and donate as little or as much as they'd like online. Very cool. (https://cfjc.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/grant) Overall, CFJC is a valued resource in the community. Check them out. Support them. And if you're a JoCo residing cause, reach out.

The Community Foundation of Johnson County is a nonprofit to serve the people of Johnson County by…read moregrowing endowment for the greater community good. For Good . . . For Ever. Founded in 2000, the Community Foundation of Johnson County is a permanent community endowment built with gifts from local individuals, families, businesses and organizations committed to a strong future for Johnson County. The Community Foundation of Johnson County provides a means to contribute to specific organizations, general areas of concern or the common good; pool and manage endowment funds for local nonprofit organizations; and to distribute funds to benefit the greater community good. Launched in 2000, the Community Foundation of Johnson County is a 501.c.3 nonprofit organization that builds resources, manages those resources, and pays it forward through grants to local nonprofit organizations. An active board directs Foundation activities and policies. The office is located within the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce offices at the corner of Washington and Gilbert in downtown Iowa City. The Community Foundation of Johnson County serves communities throughout Johnson County and draws support from local residents, families, corporations and others who want to give back to the Johnson County community.