Local Causes

About His Hands

Since 1992, His Hands Free Clinic has been seeking to honor God by helping the uninsured and underinsured in our community. The clinic is a 501(c)3 non-profit ministry that provides free medical, chiropractic, women’s health, mental health, physical therapy, prescription assistance, patient advocacy and dental services near downtown.

We are members of the Linn County State Innovation Model, Linn County Housing Continuum of Care, Free Clinics of Iowa,  Christian Community Health Fellowship, and the National Association of Free Clinics.

Our Mission

Our mission is to bring glory to God by meeting the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of those without adequate resources. We strive to treat patients with the dignity and respect that they deserve as children of God.

Statement of Values

Based upon the example of our Lord Jesus Christ, we are dedicated to serve a diverse community. We are committed to love and respect all persons of every race and creed, and to demonstrate integrity in our words and actions.

Dear Congregation: Thank you for your recent gift of $500. Your donation and prayers for His Hands and our patients have meant so much to us. Your financial support is saving lives. Here at His Hands, the number one thing we see is untreated hypertension, which can cause heart attacks and strokes. Recently, Lisa came in experiencing distressing symptoms of high blood pressure and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Lisa had moved here from out of state and didn't know how to transfer her Medicaid, leaving her with no medical coverage. Our doctor not only treated her hypertension and PTSD, but our social worker helped transfer her Medicaid benefits to her new home in Iowa. Without that treatment and plan for her continued care, the outcome could have been deadly. This is just one of hundreds of stories where lives are saved or changed for the better through treatment, medication, and support at His Hands Free Clinic. We are so grateful for the support of the church as you show Christ's love to so many in need. Your love and care for our clinic and our community provides hope and healing. I am deeply humbled and grateful to you for your support. ~ God's richest blessings, Dawn Brouwers, LMSW, CFRE, Development Director, His Hands Free Clinic, November 5, 2024

Wherever there is a need in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, you'll find the Salvation Army.  Find out how you can help or be helped.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.  Its message is based on the Bible.  Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.  Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Peace Church: Thank you for your generous gift of $500 to the Cedar Rapids Salvation Army. Through your gift, we are able to impact our community for the most good.  May the joy of brightening others' lives become, for you, a candle burning bright this season.  ~ Sincerely, CR Salvation Army Family, November 21, 2024

Providing women and families with children with emergency shelter and stabilizing resources, Waypoint's Madge Phillips Center Shelter (MPC) helps those in crisis rebuild their lives. Since opening in 1995, MPC has served as a vital community resource, providing emergency overnight shelter.

Those staying at MPC are strengthened and empowered through basic needs, information, strategic referrals, one-on-one support, and skill development. Free drop-in child care is also provided at designated times to allow individuals to attend appointments with advocates, seek employment, and fulfill other obligations.

While living at MPC for up to 30 days, households are provided a safe, supportive, and structured environment to help them achieve their goals.

Dear Peace Church: Thank you for making a $500 gift to Waypoint in December 2024.  With everything going on in the world, it can be difficult to keep moving forward.  Because you care, those experiencing a housing crisis, poverty, or violence, or families struggling to access quality child care can get the support they need.  When an individual is faced with barriers, taking one step forward can seem impossible.  You have helped give individuals facing trauma and adversity hope for a brighter future.  Your support has helped survivors of domestic violence to access advocacy, safety planning, and strategic referrals; families who have lost a loved one to homicide receive support with navigating the legal system, processing death, creating stability, and accessing support groups; individuals and families experiencing a housing crisis access emergency shelter, case management, and support with securing safe, stable housing; and children are able to attend quality child care, regardless of their family's financial situation.  Without you, we could not do the critical work that we do each and every day.  You are truly making a difference!  Thank you for your kindness, compassion, and belief in our mission. ~ With gratitude, Jaye Kennedy, CEO, & Autumn Paine, Chief Development & Marketing Officer, January 15, 2025.

Mission

To provide shelter and prevention services to the homeless and near-homeless.

Vision

To empower clients to break the cycle of homelessness and become self-sufficient.

Values

Empowerment, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Integrity, Acceptance, Education

Thank You

Dear Peace Church: Thank you so much for your gift of $500 on March 27, 2025. You make it possible for Willis Dady to continue this important work. Because of you, Willis Dady can continue to live out our mission to empower all experiencing homelessness to build futures of self-sufficiency through advocacy, housing and employment for thousands of people in our community. With your essential support, we are able to:

• Provide 24/7, 365 days of shelter to individuals and families seeking a safe place to sleep on our community's hottest days and coldest nights.
• Advocate for accessible, safe, and affordable housing to all influences of power throughout our community. Working directly with landlords, lending institutions, city and county partners, and other nonprofits to provide more housing opportunities.
• Empower individuals and households to regain stability through individualized case management. Addressing the financial, health, and lifestyle barriers that prevent households from maintaining their housing.

We are so very grateful for your support of our clients. Thank you, Peace Christian Reformed Church, for your support of our mission! ~ With gratitude, Alicia Faust, Executive Director, and Aaron Amundson, Development Director, April 4, 2025.

As of February 2023, Peace Church is partnering with our C Avenue neighbor, Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, to provide food and household item donations to the Mt. Zion Food Pantry.  The pantry is open on Saturdays from 1-3 p.m.

Like all HACAP-supported food pantries, no food with “Best by” or “Expired by” old dates can be accepted.

Your donations of the following items will be gratefully accepted:  canned fruits/veggies; soups/meats; peanut butter; mac & cheese; canned tomatoes/sauces; white rice/pasta; cake mixes and frosting; toilet paper, laundry detergent, other cleaning and personal hygiene items.  Thank you!

Thank You from the Mt. Zion Food Pantry:  The members of the Mt. Zion Food Pantry Committee and the entire congregation of your neighbors at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church would like to formally express our appreciation for your support of the Mt. Zion Food Pantry and your blessing of the C Avenue Churches Thanksgiving Service Offering.  The Mt. Zion Food Pantry began operations in December 2022.  We served 166 households (634 individuals within those households) since our opening day.  We have been open each and every Saturday in 2023, with a total of 675 neighborhood visits, an average of 14 visits per week.  On Nov. 18, 2023, we held our 1st Annual Turkey & Trimmings Event, where 38 households (156 individuals) received one turkey and 7 special “trimmings” food items each, in addition to our regular food pantry selections.  The turkey and trimmings distributed totaled more than 1,500 pounds of food.  The Mt. Zion Food Pantry blesses our community with food, but most importantly, we bless our community with love.  Your support of the food pantry makes this possible--thanks once again!  ~ Sincerely, Steve Hill & Teresa (Teddi) Smith, Food Pantry Committee Co-Chairs, Dec. 18, 2023