Catherine McAuley Center

Women's Equality Day
2025-08-21 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Catherine McAuley Center, 1220 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52403
Join the Catherine McAuley Center’s Women’s Services program for an afternoon in celebration of women!

Live music by Sheila Stevens
Food and refreshments
Yard games
Create your own screen printed t-shirts (bring a cloth item to be screen printed)

There will be awards and a program presented by Women’s Services residents. We will also have a mini resource fair with tables featuring local community resources.
This is a free event open to the public. Please RSVP ahead of time.
RSVP Here

Summer Auction
2025-07-20 - 2025-07-27 | IA
Bid on local art and fun experiences – all supporting the Catherine McAuley Center!
Explore our week-long online auction featuring artwork from local artists and unforgettable experiences from the best of our community — locally-owned restaurants, theaters, museums, and more!
Bidding opens this Sunday, July 20: https://givebutter.com/c/HvN5j7/auction

Immigration & Business Luncheon: Luncheon & Awards Ceremony
2025-03-06 11:30 - 13:00 | DoubleTree By Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex, 350 1st Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52401
Join us for CMC’s third annual Immigration & Business Luncheon, presented by Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust! This inspiring event celebrates the invaluable contributions of refugees and immigrants to our local business community and workforce, as well as the organizations dedicated to supporting their success. Don’t miss it—March 6, 2025, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids!
Luncheon & Awards Ceremony | 11:30am-1:00pm
Click below for more information about this special event!
Immigration & Business Luncheon

Immigration & Business Luncheon: Refugee Simulation
2025-03-06 09:00 - 11:00 | DoubleTree By Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex, 350 1st Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52401
Important Update: Refugee Simulation Canceled
We regret to share that tomorrow’s Refugee Simulation has been canceled. While we were thrilled to see so many people registering to attend, we did not meet the minimum requirement of 40 participants needed for the simulation activities to be effective.
However, we are excited to confirm that the Luncheon & Awards Ceremony will still take place as scheduled tomorrow afternoon, and we look forward to a meaningful and inspiring day ahead!
If you already registered for the Refugee Simulation, please keep an eye out for an email about options and refunds.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We can’t wait to see you at the Luncheon!

Join us for CMC’s third annual Immigration & Business Luncheon, presented by Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust! This inspiring event celebrates the invaluable contributions of refugees and immigrants to our local business community and workforce, as well as the organizations dedicated to supporting their success. Don’t miss it—March 6, 2025, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids!
Morning Refugee Simulation | 9:00-11:00am
Luncheon & Awards Ceremony | 11:30am-1:00pm
Click below for more information about this special event!
Immigration & Business Luncheon

Karaoke for a Cause: Fundraiser for CMC
2025-02-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Giving Tree Theater, 752 10th Street, Marion, IA, 52302
The Giving Tree Theater is hosting a FREE fundraiser event to raise money for their First Quarter Non-Profit Partner, the Catherine McAuley Center! This event is open to everyone, and we encourage you to sing your heart out, enjoy the fun, and support a fantastic cause. While the event is free to attend, a $20 donation is suggested to help raise funds for the Catherine McAuley Center.
How It Works:

Sing, cheer on your friends, and enjoy an evening full of music, laughter, and community spirit!
100% of the donations will go directly to the Catherine McAuley Center to support our mission and services.
Throughout the event, you’ll also have the chance to learn more about CMC. Find out how your support can make a lasting impact in our community!

Let’s make it a night to remember—full of fun, music, and heartfelt giving. We can’t wait to see you there!

Vegetable Market
2024-09-28 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-21 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-07 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-31 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-24 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-17 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-10 09:00 - 12:00 and 1 more date | Catherine McAuley Center, 1220 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52403
We’re partnering with Feed Iowa First to host “A Taste of Our World” Vegetable Market at the Catherine McAuley Center every Saturday morning!
The market is primarily vegetables with dozens of varieties from around the world, grown by Feed Iowa First ELA farmers in Linn County. Stop by CMC’s parking lot on Saturdays from 9am-noon, August 3 through September 28 for fresh culturally relevant produce and African vegetables.
Farmers accept FMNP, WIC and SNAP vouchers.

35th Anniversary Celebration & Gala
2024-09-20 17:30 - 20:00 | DoubleTree By Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex, 350 1st Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52401
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the cancelation of our 35th Anniversary Celebration & Gala, originally scheduled for Friday, September 20. For those who have already registered, please check your email for details on your options, including refunds, donating your ticket cost, or transferring it to a future event. Thank you for your understanding and continued support of the Catherine McAuley Center!

35 Years of Community Connections
Although the big celebration is canceled, we have big plans to celebrate this milestone all year-long! The theme of this year, 35 Years of Community Connections, honors the countless partnerships, volunteers, supporters, clients, staff, and community members at the heart of CMC’s mission. For three and a half decades, these connections have empowered us to make a lasting impact and build a stronger, more inclusive community.
Stay tuned for more highlights of our history and impact throughout the year!

Welcoming Week Refugee Simulation
2024-09-17 18:15 - 20:30 | Mercy Medical Center – Hallagan Education Center, 701 10th Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403
We’re kicking off CMC’s 35th Anniversary celebrations with a series of events during Welcoming Week! Welcoming Week is a nation-wide initiative bringing together organizations, communities and neighbors of all backgrounds to build strong connections and affirm the importance of welcoming and inclusive spaces for collective prosperity.
Join us for a Refugee Simulation on Tuesday, September 17 and get a better understanding of what it means to be a welcoming neighbor and ally! This immersive learning experience is designed to help participants better understand some of the difficult choices that refugees may face on their resettlement journey.
This is a free event for all ages. The event will take place in the Hallagan Education Center at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids.
Check-in: 6:15 pm
Start Time: 6:30 pm
End Time: 8:30 pm
Register Here

Welcoming Week Open House
2024-09-15 13:00 - 17:00 | Catherine McAuley Center, 1220 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52403
We’re kicking off CMC’s 35th Anniversary celebrations with a series of events during Welcoming Week! Welcoming Week is a nation-wide initiative bringing together organizations, communities and neighbors of all backgrounds to build strong connections and affirm the importance of welcoming and inclusive spaces for collective prosperity.
To start the week, join us for an Open House at the Catherine McAuley Center on Sunday, September 15 and explore how you can get involved as a volunteer! We have a wide variety of volunteer roles supporting all aspects of the organization—each of which helps create hope and opportunity for our neighbors.
Come and take a tour of the building to learn more about our programs, AND pose for a photo with the newly unveiled welcoming wings!
Register Here

Women's Equality Day
2024-08-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Catherine McAuley Center, 1220 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52403
Join the Catherine McAuley Center’s Women’s Services program for an afternoon in celebration of innovative women!

Live music by Sheila Stevens
Food and refreshments
Yard games
Create your own screen printed t-shirts (bring a cloth item to be screen printed)

There will be awards and a program presented by Women’s Services residents. We will also have a mini resource fair with tables featuring local community resources including TRIO, Abbe Center for Mental Health, IowaWORKS and more!
This is a free event open to the public. Please RSVP ahead of time.
RSVP Here
Thank you to David Maier and Matt McGrane for sponsoring this special event!

CMC Picnic
2024-07-12 16:00 - 19:00 | Ellis Park (Harborview Pavilion), 2550 Ellis Boulevard NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52405
Join us for a picnic potluck filled with lots of food, games, and cultural dances! This event is open to CMC clients, residents, staff, volunteers, supporters, and their friends and family.
We will gather in the Harborview Pavilion at Ellis Park, located on top of the hill above the stone gazebo.
What to bring: Please bring a food dish to share!
