Nonprofit Matthew 25 was awarded city of Cedar Rapids financial incentives this week to support a $2.5 million investment in new housing in the Northwest Neighborhood. The housing will pioneer a way for lower-income residents to access homeownership.
Articles Tagged: Matthew 25
Health & Wellness Oct. 13, 2023 6:30 am739d ago
A $300,000 grant will support the nonprofit Cultivate Hope Corner Store operated by Matthew 25, fueling its mission of offering healthy food in a Cedar Rapids neighborhood where affordable, nutritious food options were scarce.
Local Government Aug. 15, 2023 8:22 am798d ago
Matthew 25 has developed a Manufactured Home Disaster Recovery Playbook as a resource that can be used throughout the U.S. to help residents living in manufactured homes recover from natural disasters like the 2020 derecho.
Community Jul. 6, 2023 6:00 am838d ago
With aging housing stock throughout Iowa, Matthew 25’s initiative is one step toward keeping residential units in good shape and on the market at a time when demand for housing is high but supply is insufficient to support a growing population.
Community Feb. 14, 2023 4:38 pm979d ago
The Cedar Rapids nonprofit was chosen as one of 5 organizations across the country to receive a total of $150,000.
Community Jun. 20, 2022 6:00 am1219d ago
Volunteers to take on more than 20 neighborhood projects
Community Apr. 23, 2022 6:00 am1277d ago
The $1 million Cultivate Hope Corner Store, operated by nonprofit Matthew 25 at 604 Ellis Blvd. NW, has opened with a focus on reduced-cost, healthy food in Time Check. Its mission is to educate residents on nutrition and promote food access.
Community Aug. 25, 2021 8:00 am1518d ago
Matthew 25 will receive the 2021 Organization of Character Award from the The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University.