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Give to our general fund below.

Click the image to the right to learn more about A Place of Welcome: The campaign to expand the Catherine McAuley Center.

Click here to explore other Ways to Give or view our Wish List!

Support Afghan Resettlement

Since August, CMC has welcomed 249 Afghans to Eastern Iowa. As they begin to move from temporary housing into their new homes, here are a few ways you can help our new Afghan neighbors adjust to life in the United States, and thrive in Cedar Rapids. 

Donate Household Items 

Give the essentials that make a house, a home. Visit our Amazon wish list to send supplies directly to the Center, or drop off items to CMC at 1220 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA.

Top needs currently include: Sofas, loveseats, and arm chairs; dining tables and chairs; twin beds,  dressers, large stock pots & skillets; new twin and queen sheet sets; new pillows; hand soap & laundry detergent.

Volunteer on Moving Days

Sign up as a moving volunteer to help move Afghans into permanent housing, and set up homes for families. Saturday opportunities available. 

Does your business have a box truck or larger vehicle that it’s willing to lend to the effort? Please contact volunteer@cmc-cr.org or call 319-731-0446!

Offer Information on Housing Resources

One of the greatest current needs is for permanent housing so that Afghan clients can move out of  temporary hotel housing into their new homes. We welcome landlords or others with connections to housing to share those opportunities with staff. Please contact us at 319-363-4993 or email info@cmc-cr.org

Upcoming Events

May 23, 2022
  • Mail Clinic
    Starts: May 23, 2022 - 5:30 pm
    Ends: May 23, 2022 - 7:00 pm

    Location: CMC 1220-1-104-Community Gathering Space (48)


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May 25, 2022
  • Mail Clinic
    Starts: May 25, 2022 - 9:30 am
    Ends: May 25, 2022 - 11:30 am

    Location: CMC 1220-1-104-Community Gathering Space (48)


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May 26, 2022
  • New Tutor Orientation: Part 2
    Starts: May 26, 2022 - 5:30 pm
    Ends: May 26, 2022 - 6:30 pm

    Location: Catherine McAuley Center, 1220 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403, USA, CMC 1220-1-104-Community Gathering Space (48)


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Ukraine Updates

The U.S. response to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine is subject to change quickly. As information becomes available, updates will be shared here.

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Recent News

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  • National Garden Meditation Day
  • Volunteer Spotlight: Bailey
  • Contact Congress: Pass the Afghan Adjustment Act
  • Life in Iowa as a Refugee and Immigrant: Panel Hosted by ICFRC
  • Update: Housing and Other Services for Afghans

A Place of Welcome

Learn more about the campaign to expand the Catherine McAuley Center.

COVID-19 Resources

CMC is a COVID-19 Test pick-up site. Test kits available for pick-up between 9am and 5pm Monday through Friday. Ring bell at front door, say you picking up a test kit, and remain outside while a staff member brings you a kit.

Click image below for multi-lingual information about the Covid-19 vaccine.

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