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Micro-Grants: How Small Dollars Make a Big Impact in Local Neighborhoods

Micro-Grants have been a special program offered in Walnut and Church Row Neighborhoods for several years. Starting back in 2021, Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity has partnered with neighborhood associations to help provide seed funds as well as administrative support to help see neighbors' dreams come true in their neighborhood--all for a relatively small grant […]

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Lunch with Neighbors: Join for Great Food and Social Engagement!

Church Row neighbors and partners gather at El Barco Mexican Seafood Bar & Grill at 910 W 5th St, Waterloo, IA 50702 for a monthly meal. Event History. Lunch with Neighbors originated with the Church Row Neighborhood Association's 2023-2024 Social Action Team. A committed resident leader, Kelly, discussed her desire to more deeply connect with […]

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Our First Virtual Belonging Cafe: Attempting Genuine Connection in a Digital Space

Last October, I attended a Virtual Belonging Cafe with the Tamarack Institute during their virtual gathering called EngageFest. It was led by Jorge Garza and another colleague who is passionate about Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), Heather Keam. During this session, I was inspired to try fostering connections digitally during the colder winter months in a […]

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Community Book Reads: One Powerful Way to Get Involved

Iowa Heartland Habitat is committed to continuous improvement and was able to start up some Community Book Reads along with other partner organizations through the grassroots Community Learning Collaborative. Check out the photos, flyers, and summaries of learnings below! May-August 2023 "Next Steps" Community Book Read One of our longtime volunteers and current board members, […]

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An Overview of the 8 Principles of CCDA and Why They Matter

The 8 Principles of CCDA have been instrumental in shaping Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity’s Neighborhood Impact Department. These principles have guided our work in holistic neighborhood revitalization, even if the residents in our focus neighborhoods may not know them by name. CCDA, the Christian Community Development Association, was founded by Wayne Gordon and John […]

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