Submitted by: Luis Quijano, Deputy Project Director, IREX For the first time in its history, the Community Engagement Exchange (CEE) Program is coming to Iowa—opening the door for local nonprofits to engage with global leaders and build partnerships that create lasting impact both locally and internationally. Since 2021, the CEE Program, led by IREX, has connected U.S.-based organizations with civil society leaders from around the world through short-term fellowships designed

Submitted by: Glen Keith, Executive Director of Love INC of the Cedar Valley Each holiday season, Love INC of the Cedar Valley brings the generosity of the local church community to life through its Christmas Stores—a powerful example of neighbors loving neighbors in meaningful, relational ways. What began as an idea among three local churches has grown into a community-wide effort supported by 43 churches and hundreds of volunteers, serving nearly 800 families across the Ced

Submitted by: Dr. Julianne Gassman, Director & McElroy Professor, UNI Office of Community Engagement Each January, the University of Northern Iowa transforms the UNI-Dome into a powerful hub of service as thousands gather for the annual MLK Day Pack the Dome event. The initiative was born from a simple yet urgent need: to support food-insecure children across northeast Iowa. What started as a modest volunteer effort in the UNI Commons has grown into a massive regional service

Each April, The Innovation Lab proudly participates in Dubuque Days of Caring by hosting a Community Innovation Session, an energetic, hands-on volunteer experience that blends creativity, problem-solving, and community impact.