A non-profit serving the near-west side. Unite! Empower! Change Lives! is our mission. We work with neighborhoods and to enrich the lives of children and youth.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Joined November 2011
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Matthew 25 seeks an individual who loves growing, sharing and teaching about delicious, healthy foods. Using the resources of Groundswell Cafe, the urban farm with an outdoor kitchen; event space... facebook.com/Matthew25Minist…
Come to the Spring Celebration tomorrow -- now at Groundswell! With the rain forecast, we're moving this event from the urban farm to our Groundswell space. Taste amazing appetizers from Chef Green & Co.,... facebook.com/Matthew25Minist…
A big thank you to the team from Frontier Co-op who volunteered on our urban farm today! facebook.com/Matthew25Minist…
Save the date for the Cultivate Hope Market - happening all summer long from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday nights! Join the event page for the latest news and updates, including vendors and other activities we will have planned! 😎 facebook.com/Matthew25Minist…
This week, our Groundswell Cafe is rolling out some new menu items!! Starting today, stop in for lunch from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. to try the Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad, the Vegan Caesar Salad, or the Roast Beef Feta Wrap. Make sure to let us know how they... facebook.com/Matthew25Minist…
If you're interested in learning how to build your own adirondack chair, come to our workshop next week. We'll supply the materials, tools, and instruction, and you'll go home with a new chair that you built yourself. Registration closes Friday, so... facebook.com/Matthew25Minist…
Join us for our annual Spring Celebration as we recognize and thank YOU — our donors, volunteers, and supporters.
This year’s event is April 30 at our urban farm, where we’ll be showcasing the beautiful... facebook.com/Matthew25Minist…
Check out this story from KCRG-TV9 about our Cultivate Hope Youth Development Program! facebook.com/Matthew25Minist…
Graduation season is quickly approaching, and Groundswell is available for party rentals! 🥳
The venue includes tables and chairs, a full kitchen, a projector screen (for those adorable photos and... facebook.com/Matthew25Minist…
Looking for a low-cost, clean, easily maintainable way to compost indoors? Come to our vermicomposting workshop!
Vermicomposting is the usage of earthworms to convert vegetable waste to a 100% natural plant... facebook.com/Matthew25Minist…
Today the City of Cedar Rapids Iowa Government declared April to be "Fair Housing Month" in honor of the 51st anniversary of the passage of the U.S. Fair Housing Act.
If you want to help promote fair housing in... hub25.org/housing-neighborho…
We still have tickets available for this upcoming event!
We’ll be working with pre-cut materials, drills, clamps, jigsaws and layout tools. Build one with us either to take home or to donate to a family in... facebook.com/Matthew25Minist…
We still have tickets available for these events!
Learn How to Make a Worm Bin
Compost indoors using a worm bin! Come to our hands-on workshop and learn how you can easily make your own worm bin using inexpensive materials.... hub25.org/events/
We will have lots of options to get your garden going! (Plus then you won’t have to drive to Johnson County 😉 ) facebook.com/story.php?story…
Volunteer sign-up for Transform Week is now open! This year it will be June 24-28 and we will be taking on 22 projects in the Taylor and Time Check neighborhoods.
Projects could include carpentry, painting,... hub25.org/housing-neighborho…
We're currently accepting applications for our Cultivate Hope Youth Development Program. It runs June 24 - August 8 (M-Th) and is open to students ages 14-17.
Participants will earn money while connecting with the... hub25.org/education/youth-de…
Our small engine workshop is coming up this Thursday! Our tool librarian will be demonstrating the skills you need to get your lawn equipment ready for Spring.
This workshop will be taking place in our... facebook.com/Matthew25Minist…