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In the fall of 2018, the City of Cedar Rapids and key partners including the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, the Catherine McCauley Center, the Intercultural Center of Iowa, and YPN applied to participate in the Gateways for Growth program.

The purpose of this effort is to ensure that foreign-born residents have the education, preparation, and connections necessary to reach their ultimate potential. Immigrants have played a key role in developing the economy of Cedar Rapids, founding and supporting some of the most important local businesses. Making sure that our economy continues to work for all residents will maintain a high quality of life for all members of our community. Read the Action Plan here: Welcoming Cedar Rapids Action Plan.

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The Cedar Rapids Public Library, along with the City of Cedar Rapids and community partners, have developed this list of resources to help any new citizen find legal help, housing assistance, immigration information, and so much more.

Welcoming Community Resources

Organization NameCategoryPhone NumberWebsite
NTSTransportation(319) 363-1321https://horizonsfamily.org/nts/
City of CR Bus ServicesTransportation(319) 286-5573http://www.cedar-rapids.org/residents/city_buses/index.php or http://ridecrt.com/
To the RescueTransportation(319) 550-1890http://totherescue.net/
HorizonsTransportation319-398-3943http://www.horizonsfamily.org/
Linn County LiftsTransportation319-892-5170https://www.linncounty.org/142/LIFTS
Hands Up CommunicationInterpreting and Translation(319) 213-9920http://www.handsupcommunications.com/
ShrinersSocial Organization(319) 395-0109http://elkahir.org/
Gateway RotarySocial Organization319-432-7363https://www.rotaryclubofcedarrapids.org/11584/Page/Show?ClassCode=Page&Slug=meeting-information
Marion-East Cedar Rapids RotarySocial Organizationhttps://portal.clubrunner.ca/2884
Iowa City Compassion Immigrant Resource CenterResource Center319-330-9883https://www.iccompassion.org
AbbeHealthMental Health (319) 398-3634https://www.abbehealth.org/
AbilTo LLCMental Health 1-866-287-1802https://www.ableto.com/
ADD Coaching ClinicMental Health
Cedar Centre PsychMental Health (319) 365-3993http://www.cedarcentrepsych.com
Covenant Family SolutionsMental Health (319) 261-2292http://covenantfamilysolutions.com/
HorizonsMental Health (319) 398-3943https://horizonsfamily.org/
Mercy Family Counseling & EAPMental Health (319) 398-6575https://www.mercycare.org/services/family-counseling/?utm_source=MMC-FC&utm_medium=Google-My-Business&utm_campaign=Local-Listings
Overture HealthMental Health (319) 366-3688https://www.theoverturegroup.com/blog/overture-group-opens-new-cedar-rapids-office/
Professional Counseling & ConsultationMental Health
St. Luke's Physicians & Clinics - Family Development CenterMental Health (319) 368-5684https://www.recovery.org/providers/st-luke-s-physicians-clinics-behavioral-health-family-development-ce-1772821565/
Tanager Place ClinicMental Health 319-365-9164https://www.tanagerplace.org/treatment/outpatient/
Williams & DunniganMental Health (319) 364-5106http://cgwdcounseling.com/
Iowa International CenterLegal Help515-282-8269https://iowainternationalcenter.org/
Civil Rights City of Cedar RapidsLegal Help(319) 286-5036http://www.cedar-rapids.org/civilrights/
Simmons Perrine Moyer BergmanLegal Help(319) 366-7641http://www.spmblaw.com/
Raphael M ScheetzLegal Help(319) 378-7416http://www.scheetzlaw.com/
Kathryn DavisLegal Help(319) 212-8554http://www.attorneykathryndavis.com/
Kids First-not immigration but relatedLegal Help(319) 365-5437http://www.kidsfirstiowa.org/
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque-Immigration Outreach ProgramLegal Help319-364-7121https://www.catholiccharitiesdubuque.org/catholic-charities-services/immigration-legal-services/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Iowa Justice for our NeighborsLegal Help515-255-9809https://www.facebook.com/iajfon/
University of Iowa College of Law - Immigration Clinical ProgramLegal Help(319) 335-9023http://law.uiowa.edu/clinic
The ArcIndividuals with Disabilities(319) 365-0487https://www.arceci.org/
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Des Moines Field OfficeImmigrationhttps://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-uscis-office/field-offices/iowa-des-moines-field-office
Department of TransportationIdentification(319) 377-6461https://iowadot.gov/mvd/driverslicense/driverslicense/dlsites/cedarrapids
RiseIdentification(319) 200-4130https://freshstartministriescr.com/what-we-do/rise-program/
Social Security AdministrationIdentification(800) 772-1213https://www.ssa.gov/
CR Public Library Identification(319) 261-7323https://www.crlibrary.org/
Affordable Housing NetworkHousing(319) 363-1403http://www.affordablehousingnetwork.org/
HUDHousing(319) 286-5872http://www.cedar-rapids.org/
Community Housing IniatiativesHousing(319) 362-1020http://www.chihousing.com/
Housing Fund for Linn CountyHousing319-365-9941http://www.ecicog.org/hfflc.html
City of CR Housing ServicesHousing(319) 286-5872http://www.cedar-rapids.org/
Four OaksHousing(319) 364-0259https://www.fouroaks.org/
St. LukesHealth(319) 369-7211https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/clinic.aspx?id=9
MercyHealth(319) 398-6011https://www.mercycare.org/?utm_source=MMC-CR&utm_medium=Google-My-Business&utm_campaign=Local-Listings
Aide Care Medical, IncHealth(319) 366-6109
Children's Cancer ConnectionHealth(515) 243-6239http://www.childrenscancerconnection.org/
Community Health Free ClinicHealth(319) 363-0416http://www.communityhfc.org/
CompassusHealth(319) 362-2500https://www.compassus.com/locations/iowa/cedar-rapids
Family Caregivers Center at MercyHealth(319) 398-6011http://www.mercycare.org/services/family-caregivers-center/?utm_source=MMC-FCC&utm_medium=Google-My-Business&utm_campaign=Local-Listings
Instacare MedicalHealth(319) 395-9333
Mercy Family Counseling & EAPHealth(319) 398-6575https://www.mercycare.org/services/family-counseling/?utm_source=MMC-FC&utm_medium=Google-My-Business&utm_campaign=Local-Listings
Mercy FoundationHealth(319) 398-6206https://www.mercycare.org/giving/foundation/
Mercy Women's CenterHealth(319) 398-6821http://www.mercycare.org/services/women/about-the-womens-center/?utm_source=MMC-WC&utm_medium=Google-My-Business&utm_campaign=Local-Listings
UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's HospitalHealth(319) 369-7211https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/clinic.aspx?id=9
Eastern Iowa Health CenterHealth(319) 730-7300http://easterniowahealthcenter.com/
Eastern Iowa Womens Health CareHealth(319) 730-7300http://easterniowahealthcenter.com/
Eastern Iowa Dental CareHealth(319) 730-7300http://easterniowahealthcenter.com/
City of Cedar RapidsGovernment Services (319) 286-5060http://www.cedar-rapids.org
United WayGeneral Service Providers(319) 398-5372http://www.uweci.org/?utm_source=google_my_business&utm_medium=local_search&utm_content=GMB
Catherine McAuley CenterGeneral Service Providers(319) 363-4993cmc-cr.org
ISU Extension Linn County General Service Providers(319) 377-9839https://www.extension.iastate.edu/linn/
Linn Community Food BankFood/pantries(319) 364-3543http://www.linncommunityfoodbank.org/
Four Directions Of Giving Food PantryFood/pantries(319) 438-2077http://cedarriverfirstnations.org/
Green Square MealsFood/pantries(319) 365-6652http://greensquaremeals.org/
Feed Iowa FirstFood/pantries(319) 775-0149https://www.feediowa1st.com
Matthew 25Food/pantries(319) 362-2214http://hub25.org
St. Vincent de Paul SocietyFood/pantries(319) 365-5091http://www.crsvdp.org/
Metro YMCAFamily Activities(319) 366-6421https://www.crmetroymca.org/
Stoney Point YMCAFamily Activities(319) 390-3488http://www.crmetroymca.org/
YMCA at Mercy Health PlazaFamily Activities(319) 378-5955http://www.crmetroymca.org/
CR Public LibraryFamily Activities(319) 261-7323https://www.crlibrary.org/
Big Brothers Big SistersFamily Activities(319) 377-8993http://www.bigcr.org/
YPNFamily Activities(319) 364-8909https://www.ypniowa.org/
Cedar Rapids Park District - Community GardensFamily Activities(319) 286-5731http://www.cedar-rapids.org/residents/parks_and_recreation/garden_plots.php
Asbury United Methodist ChurchFaith(319) 364-3188http://www.asburymethodistcr.org/
Ascension Lutheran ChurchFaith(319) 373-1444http://www.church.org/churches/iowa/52302/ascension-lutheran-church-elca-marion-iowa/
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal ChurchFaith(319) 363-1251https://www.bethelministriescr.org/
Cedar Valley Christian School & Bible ChurchFaith(319) 366-7462http://www.cedarvalley.org/
First AssemblyFaith319-393-6353https://crfirst.org/
First Lutheran ChurchFaith(319) 365-1494http://www.firstlutherancr.org/
Grace Episcopal ChurchFaith(319) 362-1929http://crgraceepiscopal.org/
Islamic Center of Cedar RapidsFaith(319) 362-0857https://www.crmosque.com
Jesus ChurchFaith(319) 395-0021https://ncbc.church/message/so.../jesus-is-life
Kenwood Park United Methodist ChurchFaith(319) 365-6933https://www.kenwoodparkumc.org/
Lovely Lane United Methodist ChurchFaith(319) 393-6674https://www.lovelylane.org/
River of Life MinistriesFaith(319) 393-3709http://riveroflife.org/
Saint ElizabethFaith(319) 393-3778http://www.seasp.org/
Springs of Life Foursquare ChurchFaith(319) 261-1023http://springsoflife4sq.org/
St. Mark's Lutheran ChurchFaith(319) 447-0100http://www.stmarkscr.org/
St. Pauls UnitedFaith(319) 363-2058http://www.stpaulsumc.org/
St. Stephens Lutheran ChurchFaith(319) 364-2637http://www.ssluth.com/
Kirkwood Community CollegeEnglish Language Training(319) 398-5411https://www.kirkwood.edu/
Iowa Workforce Development Employment(319) 365-9474http://iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/cedar-rapids
Monsoon (United Asian Women of Iowa)Community Organization; Domestic Violence(319) 538-5207https://monsooniowa.org/
Nisaa African Women's ProjectCommunity Organization; Domestic Violence(319) 333-2453http://nisaa-afs.org/
EMBARC (Ethnic Minorities of Burma Advocacy & Resource Center)Community Organization (515) 650-3339http://www.embarciowa.org/
CVB of CRCommunity Events(319) 268-4266http://www.cedarfallstourism.org/
Latino Fest, etc.Community Eventshttps://www.facebook.com/TheLatinoFestivalOfCedarRapids/
Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral Child Care(866) 324-3236https://iowaccrr.org/
Iowa Womens FoundationChild Care319-774-3813https://iawf.org
Linn COUnty Early Childhood Child Care319-892-5721http://linncountyearlychildhoodiowa.org/
See invite list to Child Care SummitChild Care
NewbocoBusiness Development and Entrepreneurship(319) 382-5128http://www.newbo.co/
EDCBusiness Development and Entrepreneurship(319) 369-4955http://www.edcinc.org/
Jayne Boyd - Empower ProgramBusiness Development and Entrepreneurship(319) 366-0431http://janeboyd.org/
SBDCBusiness Development and Entrepreneurship(319) 377-8256http://www.kirkwood.edu/ktos/sbdc
KirkwoodBusiness Development and Entrepreneurship
Economic AllianceBusiness Development and Entrepreneurship(319) 398-5317http://www.cedarrapids.org/
SBABanks(319) 362-6405http://www.sba.gov/
Linn Area Credit UnionBanks(319) 892-7300https://www.linnareacu.org/
CRBTBanks(319) 862-2728https://www.crbt.bank/
HillsBanks1-800-445-5725https://www.hillsbank.com/
American Trust and Savings BankBanks
Bank of America Home LoansBanks1-800-983-0725https://homeloans5.bankofamerica.com/HLGen/default.aspx?subCampCode=41546&dmcode=18099480240&cm_mmc=CRE-SD1-_-Google-PS-_-ME4LT0000_bank%20of%20america%20home%20loans-_-PS_Google_Brand_DesktopURLs_7__480240&gclid=Cj0KCQjwz8bsBRC6ARIsAEyNnvpPTFXFVSnPVkWSp20dzAfUHJStGEph6kwiSPtabn6Wg81PFq3iu0MaAut0EALw_wcB
Bank of America Merrill LynchBanks(319) 896-7740https://www.local.ml.com/CEDAR_RAPDS_IA
Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, TheBanks(212) 495-1784https://www.bnymellon.com/us/en/home.jsp
Bank of the West - 1st AveBanks(319) 366-1851https://www.bankofthewest.com/
Bank of the West - Johnson Ave Hy VeeBankshttps://www.bankofthewest.com/
Bank of the West - LindaleBankshttps://www.bankofthewest.com/
Bank of the West - MarionBanks(319) 377-7381https://www.bankofthewest.com/
Bank of the West - Mt Vernon Rd Hy VeeBankshttps://www.bankofthewest.com/
Bank of the West - North River VillageBanks(319) 393-8693https://www.bankofthewest.com/
Bank of the West - Williams BlvdBankshttps://www.bankofthewest.com/
Bankers Trust CompanyBanks(319) 896-7777https://www.bankerstrust.com/
Bankers Trust Company - Blairs Ferry RdBanks(319) 221-1230https://www.bankerstrust.com/
BankhausBanks
BankIowaBanks(319) 395-9100https://www.bankiowa.com/
BankIowa - Edgewood ParkwayBanks(319) 654-9444https://www.bankiowa.com/
Black Hawk Economic Development, Inc.Banks(319) 235-2960https://www.bhed.org/
BMO Harris Bank (formerly BMO Bankcorp, Inc.)Banks1-888-340-2265https://www.bmoharris.com/main/personal
Capital OneBanks1 (877) 383-4802https://www.capitalone.com/
CBI Bank & TrustBankshttps://www.cbibt.com/
Cedar Rapids Bank & TrustBanks
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust - Bever AveBanks
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust - Cedar HillsBanks
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust - Council StreetBanks
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust - MarionBanks
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust - Wal Mart EastBanks
Central State BankBanks(319) 393-9931http://www.centralstate.bank/
CIT Group, Inc.Banks(855) 462-2652https://www.cit.com/
Citigroup, Inc.Bankshttps://www.citigroup.com/citi/
Collins Community Credit UnionBanks1-800-475-1150https://www.collinscu.org/
Collins Community Credit Union - 1st Ave BranchBanks1-800-475-1151https://www.collinscu.org/
Collins Community Credit Union - C Street BranchBanks1-800-475-1152https://www.collinscu.org/
Collins Community Credit Union - Johnson Ave Hy-VeeBanks1-800-475-1153https://www.collinscu.org/
Collins Community Credit Union - MarionBanks1-800-475-1154https://www.collinscu.org/
Collins Community Credit Union - Wiley Blvd BranchBanks1-800-475-1155https://www.collinscu.org/
Collins Community Credit Union - Wilson Ave Hy-VeeBanks1-800-475-1156https://www.collinscu.org/
Commerce BankBanks(877) 431-2391https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwiRwJGt24DlAhWShsAKHRtsApwYABAAGgJpbQ&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESQeD25A9nRWjrrigrFSbUR8Ud5svk0Dj1GJG6_or786N_AKZ02qoRYsb084aRwpOSPU7xcl0z-GnvdHgp85QlmosC&sig=AOD64_3F0jNJTPGoWVJFDU1x3LP8zcjz3Q&q=&ved=2ahUKEwjHm4at24DlAhVESK0KHZrlBXAQ0Qx6BAgMEAE&adurl=
Community Savings BankBanks(319) 363-0577http://csbiowa.com/
Community Savings Bank - MarionBankshttp://csbiowa.com/
Community Savings Bank - Mt. Vernon Rd SEBankshttp://csbiowa.com/
Community Savings Bank - RobinsBankshttp://csbiowa.com/
Community Savings Bank - Westdale MallBankshttp://csbiowa.com/
F & M Bank - Downtown BranchBanks(319) 366-4040https://www.fmbankia.com/index.htm
F & M Bank - Edgewood RdBanks(319) 382-2471https://www.fmbankia.com/index.htm
F & M Bank - First Avenue BranchBanks(319) 366-8681https://www.fmbankia.com/index.htm
Fairfax State Savings BankBanks(319) 846-2300https://www.thebankhere.com/locations
Farmers State Bank - AlburnettBanks(319) 377-4891https://www.myfsbonline.com
Farmers State Bank - Collins Road SquareBanks(319) 377-4891https://www.myfsbonline.com
Farmers State Bank - Edgewood PlazaBanks(319) 377-4891https://www.myfsbonline.com
Farmers State Bank - HiawathaBanks(319) 377-4891https://www.myfsbonline.com
Farmers State Bank - Lindale OfficeBanks(319) 377-4891https://www.myfsbonline.com
Farmers State Bank - MarionBanks(319) 377-4891https://www.myfsbonline.com
Farmers State Bank - Van Buren VillageBanks(319) 377-4891https://www.myfsbonline.com
First National BankBanks(319) 266-2000https://www.firstiowa.bank/
First Trust & Savings BankBanks(319) 828-1188https://www.ft-sb.com/
Great Western BankBanks(319) 774-2120https://www.greatwesternbank.com/locations/ia/cedar-rapids
Green State Credit Union - North LibertyBanks(319) 731-2750https://www.greenstate.org/
GreenState Credit Union - HiawathaBanks(319) 730-3219https://www.greenstate.org/
GreenState Credit Union - MarionBanks(319) 730-3255https://www.greenstate.org/
GreenState Credit Union - NortheastBanks319-731-2775https://www.greenstate.org/
GreenState Credit Union - SouthwestBanks(319) 730-3240https://www.greenstate.org/
Guaranty Bank & Trust Co. - FairfaxBankscedar rapids bank and trust
Guaranty Bank & Trust Co. - HiawathaBankscedar rapids bank and trust
Heritage BankBanks(319) 373-5400https://heritagemarion.bank/
Heritage Bank - MarionBanks(319) 373-5401https://heritagemarion.bank/
Hiawatha Bank & Trust Co.Banks(319) 378.5979https://www.hiawathabank.com/
Hills Bank and Trust CompanyBanks(319) 654-8100https://www.hillsbank.com/
Hills Bank and Trust Company - 7th Ave MarionBanks(319) 654-8100https://www.hillsbank.com/
Hills Bank and Trust Company - CoralvilleBanks(319) 654-8100https://www.hillsbank.com/
Hills Bank and Trust Company - DowntownBanks(319) 654-8100https://www.hillsbank.com/
Hills Bank and Trust Company - Hwy 965NBanks(319) 654-8100https://www.hillsbank.com/
Hills Bank and Trust Company - Iowa CityBanks(319) 654-8100https://www.hillsbank.com/
Hills Bank and Trust Company - Iowa City DowntownBanks(319) 654-8100https://www.hillsbank.com/
Hills Bank and Trust Company - Iowa City EastsideBanks(319) 654-8100https://www.hillsbank.com/
Hills Bank and Trust Company - Iowa Memorial UnionBanks(319) 654-8100https://www.hillsbank.com/
Hills Bank and Trust Company - LisbonBanks(319) 654-8100https://www.hillsbank.com/
Hills Bank and Trust Company - MarionBanks(319) 654-8100https://www.hillsbank.com/
Hills Bank and Trust Company - Mt. VernonBanks(319) 654-8100https://www.hillsbank.com/
Hills Bank and Trust Company - North LibertyBanks(319) 654-8100https://www.hillsbank.com/
Hills Bank and Trust Company - NortheastBanks(319) 654-8100https://www.hillsbank.com/
Hills Bank and Trust Company - SouthwestBanks(319) 654-8100https://www.hillsbank.com/
Hills Bank and Trust Company - UIHCBanks(319) 654-8100https://www.hillsbank.com/
HJR Financial GroupBanks(319) 626-3575http://www.hjrfinancial.com/
Kerndt Brothers Savings BankBanks(319) 378-8100https://www.kerndtbrothers.com/
MidWest One BankBanks1-800-247-4418https://www.midwestone.bank/
MidWest One BankBanks1-800-247-4418https://www.midwestone.bank/
Mount Vernon Bank & TrustBanks(319) 895-8835http://www.mountvernonbank.com/
NXT BankBanks(800) 373-6621http://www.nxtbank.net/
NXT Bank - MarionBanks(319) 373-4100http://www.nxtbank.net/
Ohnward Bank & TrustBanks(319) 363-0261https://www.ohnwardbank.bank/
Ohnward Bank & Trust - MarionBanks(319) 373-1371https://www.ohnwardbank.bank/
Two Rivers Bank & TrustBanks888-226-6063http://www.tworiversbank.com/
U.S. Bank NA - 16th Ave OfficeBanks(319) 366-7995https://www.usbank.com/index.html
U.S. Bank NA - 31st Street Marion OfficeBanks(319) 377-9130https://www.usbank.com/index.html
U.S. Bank NA - AEGON OfficeBankshttps://www.usbank.com/index.html
U.S. Bank NA - Amana OfficeBankshttps://www.usbank.com/index.html
U.S. Bank NA - Council Street OfficeBanks(319)378-3183https://www.usbank.com/index.html
U.S. Bank NA - Downtown OfficeBankshttps://www.usbank.com/index.html
U.S. Bank NA - Iowa CityBankshttps://www.usbank.com/index.html
U.S. Bank NA - Kirkwood Community CollegeBanks(319) 365-1007https://www.usbank.com/index.html
U.S. Bank NA - Lindale OfficeBanks(319) 393-9156https://www.usbank.com/index.html
U.S. Bank NA - Vernon Village OfficeBanks(319) 364-7326https://www.usbank.com/index.html
U.S. Bank NA - Westdale OfficeBanks(319) 396-8682https://www.usbank.com/index.html
Veridian Credit UnionBanks(800)235-3228https://www.veridiancu.org/
Veridian Credit Union - Edgewood Rd Hy-VeeBanks(800)235-3228https://www.veridiancu.org/
Veridian Credit Union - Marion Hy-VeeBanks(800)235-3228https://www.veridiancu.org/
Veridian Credit Union - Mt Vernon Rd Hy-VeeBanks(800)235-3228https://www.veridiancu.org/
Veridian Credit Union - WestdaleBanks(800)235-3228https://www.veridiancu.org/
Village Bank & Trust CoBanks
Wells Fargo - Downtown MBBanks(319) 398-4760https://www.wellsfargo.com/
Wells Fargo Bank - 42nd StreetBanks(319) 393-4100https://www.wellsfargo.com/
Wells Fargo Bank - EastBankshttps://www.wellsfargo.com/
Wells Fargo Bank - Econofoods EastBankshttps://www.wellsfargo.com/
Wells Fargo Bank - First AvenueBanks(319) 398-3000https://www.wellsfargo.com/
Wells Fargo Bank - MainBankshttps://www.wellsfargo.com/
Wells Fargo Bank - SouthgateBankshttps://www.wellsfargo.com/
Wells Fargo Bank - SouthwestBankshttps://www.wellsfargo.com/
West BankBanks1-855-464-5407https://www.westbankstrong.com/