The Maitri Initiative of Gray Lane

Through free and low-cost classes and activities held year-round, The Maitri Initiative brings yoga to individuals who may otherwise lack access. The initiative fosters equity and belonging in the wellness community. There are many strategic ways to maximize giving using your currently held assets. Gifts from your IRA, stock, corn/grain, or estate make a lasting … Read more

Empowering Men

The Empowering Men Project’s mission is to build a positive connection with African American males; providing guidance by offering fundamentals of life goals, helping African American males feel valued within the community they live, providing positive activities and mentoring. There are many strategic ways to maximize giving using your currently held assets. Gifts from your … Read more

I’m Tyler Fund

To promote and provide education for Ability Awareness and Inclusion. Ability Awareness is the skill of recognizing that what someone CAN do is much more important than what they CAN’T do. Inclusion provides equal access to opportunities and resources and equal access to participation in those opportunities TOGETHER with all others. Inclusion does not support … Read more

Refugee and Immigrant Youth Organization (RIYO)

Founded by refugees with the mission to help refugee and immigrant youth expand their world of possibilities through education, self-exploration and community development. RIYO serves refugee youth and their families in need, removes barriers, and builds leadership. There are many strategic ways to maximize giving using your currently held assets. Gifts from your IRA, stock, … Read more

Waterloo African American Historical Resource Development Project

The Waterloo African American Historical Resource Development Project will identify, protect, preserve, enhance, and promote Waterloo’s African American historic places. Programming includes: African American Heritage Trails, Black Life Youth Camp, historic site development, and partnering with UNI to capture and database historical information. There are many strategic ways to maximize giving using your currently held … Read more

Women’s Center for Change Well-Being Baskets Fund

This fund provides immediate hygiene needs and other items for healthcare and comfort to women who arrive at the Women’s Center for Change. There are many strategic ways to maximize giving using your currently held assets. Gifts from your IRA, stock, corn/grain, or estate make a lasting impact in our community, not only today but … Read more

Waterloo Youth City Council

This fund supports the Waterloo Youth City Council program, which was established to explore, communicate, and provide for the needs, problems, issues, and activities affecting the city’s youth. There are many strategic ways to maximize giving using your currently held assets. Gifts from your IRA, stock, corn/grain, or estate make a lasting impact in our … Read more

Waterloo Softball Association, Inc.

This fund supports improvements and enhancements to the Hoing-Rice Memorial Softball Complex, generally located at 1061 Josephone Street in Waterloo, Iowa. There are many strategic ways to maximize giving using your currently held assets. Gifts from your IRA, stock, corn/grain, or estate make a lasting impact in our community, not only today but for generations … Read more

Tennis Teens Tots

This fund was established to provide tennis lessons and equipment to under-resourced kids in the Cedar Valley. There are many strategic ways to maximize giving using your currently held assets. Gifts from your IRA, stock, corn/grain, or estate make a lasting impact in our community, not only today but for generations to come. If you … Read more

Power of the Purse

This fund supports an annual financial management conference for women. In partnership with the Waterloo Community Foundation, this fund receives event sponsorships, registrations and pays for any related event expenses. There are many strategic ways to maximize giving using your currently held assets. Gifts from your IRA, stock, corn/grain, or estate make a lasting impact … Read more