We want to thank the amazing local businesses and organizations who have made our kitchen remodel project possible.
With the support of these organizations, we were able to entirely fund our nearly $60,000 project to create a learning kitchen for the residents at CMC. Together these organizations provided the design, cabinetry, counter tops, brand new appliances, and all of the labor necessary to complete the project! Be sure to check out our progress on our kitchen project blog and read more from Karen Vlasek, Mary Van Houten, and the Soroptimists in the Cedar Rapids Gazette.






Adam’s Tile and Stone
Big Creek Granite, LLC
Vlasek Plumbing and Heating
Cedar Rapids Electrical Contractors Association
A special “Thank You” to the kitchen remodel project committee who have dedicated countless hours to planning and building.
- Melissa Knoot, Ar-Jay Center
- Tom Podzimek, Benchmark Construction
- Marci Wertzberger, Cabinets Galore
- Karen Vlasek, Soroptimist of Cedar Rapids/Marion
And the CMC Staff on the planning committee:
- Paula Land, Executive Director
- Tina Gossman, Volunteer Coordinator
- Nicki Ross, Development and Communications Manager
- Jennifer Tibbetts, Transitional Housing Program Manager
- Christina White, Operations Coordinator










