MICAH House: Addressing the Importance of Child Care in Overcoming Homelessness
IWF extends a special thank you to our 2023 Grant Partner, MICAH House, for writing this guest blog. Not only does MH provide safe, nurturing support services to families and individuals experiencing homelessness, but they are going the extra mile to prioritize quality, accessible child care for guests. Thank you, MH, for addressing multiple barriers
Legislation Work News Coverage
Rallying for Legislative Support on Child Care in 2023 Community outreach has been crucial for the Iowa Women’s Foundation in the past few years. Not only has it helped the Foundation identify the six primary barriers to success, but it has been an invaluable tool for collecting data and hearing from families regarding the child
Expanding LSI’s Child Care Business Development Program in Sioux City
IWF extends a special thank you to our 2023 Grant Partner, Lutheran Services in Iowa, for writing this guest blog. LSI is driven by its mission to strengthen families in Iowa through a variety of programming, including Child Care Business Development. Not only does this program benefit refugee families who are in need of child
Catherine McAuley Center: Empowering Refugee Families with In-Home Child Care
IWF extends a special thank you to our 2023 Grant Partner, Catherine McAuley Center, for writing this guest blog. CMC works with individuals to facilitate stability through resources like education, skill-building, and supportive connection. Thank you, CMC, for helping uplift the many women and families who call Cedar Rapids their home. We are proud to
To The Rescue—Increasing Access to Child Care in Cedar Rapids
IWF extends a special thank you to our 2023 Grant Partner, To The Rescue, for writing this guest blog. To The Rescue exists, at its core, to serve the community. We can’t think of a better way to advance this mission than to address the child care crisis head on. Thank you, To The Rescue,
Williamsburg’s Creative Child Care Expansion
IWF extends a special thank you to our 2023 Grant Partner, W4C’s/Williamsburg Community Child Care Center, for writing this guest blog. Williamsburg Community Child Care Center works directly to increase child care slots in its community with unique and resourceful problem-solving methods. IWF is grateful to see programs like these working to overcome the child
Women in Business: Breaking Barriers through Mentorship
IWF extends a special thank you to our 2023 Grant Partner, University of Iowa Women in Business, for writing this guest blog. Women in Business works directly to increase mentorship opportunities for women professionals—both existing and emerging. IWF is grateful to see programs like Women in Business that break down barriers and instill the importance
NewBo City Market’s Mentorship Program
IWF extends a special thank you to our 2023 Grant Partner, NewBo City Market, for writing this guest blog. NewBo City Market is not only shining a light on the importance of mentorship and support, but their team is taking direct action to help improve the lives of Iowa’s women and girls. https://live-iowa-womens-foundation.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Video-Sep-07-1-58-50-PM-1.mp4 Mentorship is
2022 Top 10 Accomplishments
2022 was a year of research, collaboration, and advocacy for the Iowa Women’s Foundation. Every effort is a step toward shattered barriers, economic self-sufficiency, and success for women and girls across the state. 10. Expand staff from 2.5 people to a team of 5 full-time employees; including President and CEO (Dawn Oliver Wiand), Program
2022 Luncheon Surpasses Match Goal
The 2022 Annual Luncheon was held at the Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center on September 29. More than 600 attended to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Christine Grant, 50 years of Title IX, and 25 years of IWF grantmaking. James Investment Group/Lois and Jeremy James were again the match sponsor for this event.
