As Iowa legislators continue to debate how best to use more than $25 million intended for treatment and prevention of opioid use disorder, individual organizations across the state are working to support addiction recovery efforts.
Social service professionals across Iowa work to address human needs in various ways, and the intersection between their sectors is significant. Food insecurity can be related to transportation, which can be related to work — and so on.
The Gazette’s Iowa Ideas conference kicks off today. Volunteerism is one theme among many of the panel discussions happening Thursday and Friday. Volunteering has been declining for decades, but the pandemic and economic struggles have exacerbated the trend at a time when demand for nonprofit services continues to increase.
It was “survival mode” for most not-for-profits across the state in 2020
Food insecurity increased during pandemic, putting a spotlight on underlying causes of hunger. Fortunately, Iowa food banks and other organizations have been able to fill the need.
A holistic look at the needs and opportunities for youth, from early childhood to young adult. How can human service …
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, food insecurity was a major issue for families across the state. Then the pandemic came …
Panelists include: Emily Walker Blomme, Foundation 2, James Lee III, Boys & Girls Club, Cedar Valley; Debbie Craig, Four Oaks. …
Carson King is the accidental fundraiser turned philanthropist. What started as a joke at ESPN’s “College Gameday” for the Iowa …
While all for the greater good, how can collaboration among nonprofits enhance mission, services, and overall success of clients served? …
Elder abuse and neglect is likely underreported and can be challenging to prove for law enforcement. How common is elder …
A state ombudsman’s report into the death of Natalie Finn – who died of starvation while in the state’s foster …
Iowans’ Ideas are guest columns featuring the views of different Iowans. Sometimes it takes a crisis to change things up …
To keep cases moving for defendants and victims during the coronavirus pandemic, Iowa judges have been turning toward technology – …
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