Submitted by: Laura Hunter, Director of Outreach & Administrative Operations at Iowa City Free Lunch In 1983, a simple idea took root in Iowa City: everyone deserves a meal and a place to belong. What began as a conversation between two therapists and a church study group has grown into Iowa City Free Lunch in Johnson County, a daily community gathering serving more than 40,000 meals each year, powered by 900+ volunteers across 33 teams. But Iowa City Free Lunch was never jus
In our inaugural episode of the For Purpose podcast we invite 4 founding board members to share their stories around the founding of INA, the need the association fills in the state, and their hopes for the future. Oh, and maybe a little bit of the drama that comes with starting something brand new...
In today’s policy landscape, nonprofits are essential partners in policymaking, especially as more decisions shift to state and local levels and lawmakers look to trusted community voices for insight and context.
When you work in the nonprofit world, you know how important it is to have a strong network and reliable resources. Nonprofit support organizations play a crucial role in helping you grow, connect, and make a bigger difference.
