Generations in Black and White showcases Van Vechten photos
The book by Rudolph Byrd features 83 photographs by Carl Van Vechten of African American artists and entertainers over decades. It notes Cedar Rapids native Van Vechten left hometown at 19 and became a New York critic and author. The piece also lists local historic notes, civic grants, and regional developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl van Vechten
Rudolph Byrd
van Vechten
Cedar Rapids
Second Ave
Mississippi
Carl
New York City
New York
Anonymous donor advised funds support therapy education and groups
A donor funded program supports Families Inc. with therapy education and support groups through Four Oaks Foundation and Achievement Academy. The initiative aims to assist families by providing targeted funds for counseling and related services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Families Inc
Four Oaks Foundation
Achievement Academy
Community Foundation Grants Support Local Arts and Service Groups
Corporate donor advised funds provide general support and targeted sponsorships to Cedar Rapids Apple Theatre La Traviata and Young Artist Program Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra Genesis Park house sponsorship Habitat for Humanity Genesis Park and other nonprofits. The list covers area organizations including Opera Theatre Symphony Habitat for Humanity and Health Clinic programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cast International
Area Substance Abuse Council
Heart of Iowa
Bracemore
Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre
Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra
Cedar Valley Habitat For Humanity
Genesis Park
Faith In Action
HD Youth Center
Iowa College
Charitable Grants Map for Cedar Rapids Endowment
A broad listing of donors and foundations supporting Cedar Rapids area nonprofits. Names include United Way of East Central Iowa, University of Iowa Foundation, Four Oaks Foundation, Red Cedar Chamber Music, Linn County Historical Society, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, and many family funds. Highlights show general support, scholarships, program funding, and facility upgrades across arts, health, education, and social services. The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation underpins ongoing endowment and disaster-preparedness efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arts & Culture
Brucemore
National
Czech and Slovak Museum and Library
Women’s Business Center of Iowa, Inc
Health and Human Services
Area Substance Abuse Council
ARC
East Central
Iowa
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Catherine McAuley
Faith In Action
Albumett
Center Point
Toddville
Iowa Legal Aid
Cedar Rapids
St. Luke's Health Care Foundation
St. Luke’s Witwer
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
Four Oaks Foundation
Iowa Community Aids Partnership
Linn County Historical Society
Red Cedar Chamber Music
Dvorak
Treasure Island
United Way of
Hall & Hall
Indian Creek Nature Center
Rotary Club of
Metro High School
McGrath Automotive Group
Cedar Valley
Shuttleworth & Ingersoll
Abbe Inc
Catherine McAuley Center
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra
Coe College
Community Theatre Building Corp
Cornell College
Foundation 2
Ghosh Foundation
Goodwill Industries of SE
HACAP
Iowa Medical Aid Fund
Planned Parenthood of
Tanager Place
Waypoint
Duane & Kay Nesetril
Boys & Girls Club of
Gray
Family Services
First Lutheran Church
Kirkwood Foundation
Mayo Foundation
Frieda K. Johnson
Morningside College
St. Luke’s Health Care Foundation
United Way of East Central Iowa
University of Iowa Foundation
Xavier High School Foundation
Young Parents Network
Gerald Knox
National Brain Tumor Foundation
Scholars Club
James & Susan Turner
Brucemore Inc
Community Health
East Central Iowa
Jay & Bonnie Petersen
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
Louis & Elmer Rosenbaum
Nancy G. McHugh
William and Janis Quinby
Kernels Foundation
Port
William B. Quarton
Quarton-McElroy Iowa Broadcasters Association
Radio Days
Lewis Bottoms
Linn County
Marion Historical Society
Communities
Latin American Museum & Cultural Center
Oakhill Jackson Neighborhood Association
Paul Engle Center
Taylor Area Neighborhood Association
TANA
Wellington Heights
GP Fund For the Environment
Izaak Walton League
Veron & Claire Hudek
HD Youth Center
Nina & Victor Merveaux
African American Historical Museum & Cultural Center of
Alburnett Community Historical Society
Ely Community Historic Society Inc
Ely Community History Museum
Tolheim Family Fund
Helping Hands Ministry
Christ Episcopal
Willis Dady
Lewis & Harriett van Nostrand Fund For Health & Human Services
Marion Churches
Scott Meadows
Greater Cedar Rapids
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Cherry-Burrell Corp
Anheuser-Busch
Houston
United States
Waukon Junction
Franklin
Ninth Avenue South
Jim de Long
Gazette Files
Greater Cedar
Jonna
Geref
General Endowment Fund
Greater Cedar Rapids Foundation
Clancey
Rosenbaum
Asbons Flower Shop
Greenhouses
Ellis Blvd
Center Point Rd
Clarion
Zazza’s
33Rd Ave. S.W
Gazette
Circle Choic
Sweet Pea
Kim
Valentine
Greg
Tammy
Ette
Jassifi Avenue
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