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Weekly Action | 11/22/22-11/27/22

Tuesday, 11/22/22 

9 am: Johnson County Board of Supervisors Formal MeetingJohnson County Administration Building (913 South Dubuque St, IC) 

Agenda Link: http://johnsoncountyia.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3312  

 

12-1 pm: Truth Tuesday Rally with Indivisible Iowa at the Corner of 8th Ave & 2nd Street SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 

Facebook Link: https://fb.me/e/2U2Wp1KX4  

 

4 pm: Cedar Rapids City Council Meeting- Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, City Hall (101 First Street SE)   

Action: Speak up during public commentary to insist all future meetings be held in a hybrid format that allows for full participation via Zoom.  

Agenda Link: https://cms8.revize.com/revize/cedarrapids/CityCouncil/2022/2022-11-22_Agenda.pdf kl 

 

4 pm: Cedar Rapids Community School District Teacher Quality Committee Meeting- Educational Leadership & Support Center (2500 Edgewood Rd NW), Metro Conference Room 

Agenda Link: TQ 11.22.2022.docx (crschools.us)  

 

Before 5pm: Meal needed at The Bird House-Hospice Home of Johnson County (6 adults) 

Web Link: Meal Train for Hospice Home of Johnson County 

 

5-8 pm: Mexico Lindo Grill & Cantina Neighborhood Night Fundraiser for West Branch Community School District Foundation 

Facebook Link: https://fb.me/e/32UnjvZLA  

 

5:30 pm: Iowa City Human Rights Commission Meeting- Emma J Harvat Hall at City Hall (410 E. Washington St) 

Agenda Link: HRC Packet 11 22 22 (iowa-city.org) 

 

6 pm: North Linn CSD School Board Meeting  

Action: Speak up during public commentary to insist all future meetings be held in a hybrid format that allows for full participation via Zoom. 

2022-23 BOARD AGENDAS | North-Linn Policy Services (iowaschoolfinance.com) 

6:30 pm: CCAN-Connect Corridor Networking Meeting 

Facebook Link: https://fb.me/e/4WmZzUy1X  

Organizational representatives can email director@corridorcan.com for a registration link.  

Wednesday, 11/23/22 

4 pm-2 am: Pat & Fran’s Irish Pub Fundraiser for Dance Marathon 

8-9 pm: Orientation for Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parents: ONLINE or phone 

Web Link: https://iowafosterandadoption.org/events/orientation-for-prospective-foster-adoptive-parents-online-or-phone-67/  

Thursday, 11/24/22 

Donate to help Great Plains Action Society “create proactive solutions to the ongoing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (#MMIR #MMIW epidemic)” via https://fundly.com/mmir-fund?fbclid=IwAR1dcBQkKSDsn4si2qm2mgeejPuZtrNBDridtYev0BaKp2daLT8ovks9_uY  

Buy a “Truth Will Not Be Whitewashed” shirt via https://www.humanizemyhoodie.com/shop/whitewashed-tee?fbclid=IwAR2gUHW6BtUCKkvL7Q9Tz7P8_EwM3eJdz8UBxbUwyVYZciMVbwj72_oz5cc to support Humanize My Hoodie and Great Plains Action Society‘s truth campaign. #Truth  

Friday, 11/25/22 

Donate to Great Plains Action Society’s 1491 Fundraising Campaign via Donate | Great Plains Action Society I United States  

Saturday, 11/26/22 

Before 5 pm: Meal needed at The Bird House-Hospice Home of Johnson County (6 adults) 

Web Link: Meal Train for Hospice Home of Johnson County 

4-7 pm: Volunteer hours at Iowa City Catholic Worker 

Call (515) 729-6482 to inquire 

Sunday, 11/27/22 

12-4 pm: Volunteer hours at Iowa City Catholic Worker 

Call (515) 729-6482 to inquire    

8-9 pm: Orientation for Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parents: ONLINE or phone 

Web Link: https://iowafosterandadoption.org/events/orientation-for-prospective-foster-adoptive-parents-online-or-phone-68/  

All Week  

Iowa City Toy Redistribution Project needs your quality used toys so they can be gifted for the holidays!! Fill out the form at Toy Donations — IC Toy Redistribution (squarespace.com)  or email ictoyredistribution@gmail.com with a description of the toys you have ready for a new home! You can learn more at Teaming up in Iowa City to get kids Christmas toys (kcrg.com)  and share the Facebook event, found at https://fb.me/e/2eInAi6aO. Invite all your friends!  

Houses Into Homes in Coralville needs help Monday through Wedneday this week. Sign up at HiH Warehouse Group: Houses into Homes Warehouse Volunteer Shifts (signupgenius.com) 

 

 

Dine at Groundswell Cafe (7 am-2 pm, Tuesday-Saturday) and “pay-it-forward at the register so that those who cannot afford to pay for a meal can receive one at no cost, no questions asked.”  

 

Sign COGS Petition For Reproductive Justice, addreseed to the University of Iowa, via COGS Petition for Reproductive Justice – UE Local 896 – COGS  

Try 8-10, “a delicious Recovery Red IPA” made by Backpocket Brewing and 100% of sales will be donated to Trees Forever ReLeaf Cedar Rapids Plan!  

Support Cedar Rapids workers striking against Ingredion, Inc. by joining them on the picket line or dropping off food/drinks/supplies at 1001 1st Street, SW; sending a letter of encouragement to strikeline organizer Jason Davis via jmdavisbctgm@gmail.com so he can share them with other workers; donating to their strike fund via Fundraiser by Ryan Hocke : BCTGM 100G membership assistance fund (gofundme.com); petitioning the Ingredion CEO to Bargain a Fair Contract and End Strike in Cedar Rapids, Iowa via https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-ingredion-ceo-bargain-a-fair-contract-and-end-strike-in-cedar-rapids-iowa?source=twitter&fbclid=IwAR0Piv15vmWXHYB2-0ppFHqxMDXEUHdhNU28jHwKT7hP8L5GvdEFyPu2aUI and/or or spreading the word by following BCTGM on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to share updates and following/using the hashtag #IngredionStrike 

Apply to serve on the Johnson County Board of Health, Conservation Board, or other county board via https://www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/vacancies 

Gain insight into Black history, white privilege and what to do to be actively anti-racist” from 1-4pm any day this week by signing up at How To Understand White Privilege and Be Actively Anti-Racist Tickets, Mon 27 Dec 2021 at 19:00 | Eventbrite   

Help CCAN This Week

Sign up as a virtual volunteer for Corridor Community Action Network! Help with our Instagram, Twitter, or Facebooks accounts (literally just checking and sharing other pages’ posts) or our email list, write weekly legislative updates or other posts, review city council/county board/school board agendas (even just your own town/district) for potential calls to action, email potential sponsors, send organizational emails, or help with grant writing. Email director@corridorcan.com and tell us how you would like to get involved!   

Donate to our Holiday Gift Card drive!

Cards can be sent to Corridor Community Action Network, c/o Iowa City Fab Lab, 870 S. Capitol St, Iowa City, IA 52245. We are trying to balance out toy redistribution by including holiday meal support as well as gifts for teens and possibly adults, so good choices include grocery stores, Walmart, Target, shoe stores, app points, malls, movie theatres, art supply stores, etc. Want to help even more? Host a drive for us online or at work! Have used toys quality toys that are no longer getting use? Iowa City Toy Redistribution Project would love to get them to a child who will love them. Learn more at https://ictoyredistribution.squarespace.com/  

 

Mobile Community Clothing Closet Update! 

Unfortunately, the RV used for CCAN Clothes Cruise was broken into and damaged last week. Read about the incident at Corridor Commmunity Action Network’s CCAN Clothes Cruise RV broken into (kcrg.com)   

Thankfully, the damage is fixable and we expect to be back on the road soon, which is crucial with the winter weather and widespread need for appropriate gear- but we need your help!  If you can donate to assist with the cost of repairs, we would greatly appreciate it-  

Financial contributions can be made via: 

Checks mailed to Corridor Community Action Network, C/O Iowa City Fab Lab, 870 S. Capitol St, Iowa City, IA 52240 

Venmo at corridorcan,  

CashApp at $CorridorCAN,  

Paypal at paypal.me/CorridorCAN 

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-fund-a-free-mobile-clothing-closet?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf%20share-flow-1&fbclid=IwAR2HvFDdbNzE9xbKAAgPlkCUqeF1DfAnPd5z8jK_jjlcYA60a3fY8JWtPaA  

 

Prior to the break-in, we had completed two distributions this season and we are still gearing up for more. We are in serious need of heavy-duty winter gear- coats, boots, socks, gloves, hats, etc! We are temporarily accepting only those items and hygiene/health donations, as we need to distribute some of the incredible clothing we received while out of service due to our Director’s health issue. Items can be dropped off at Iowa City Fab Lab (870 S. Capitol St- ring the bell) between 9 am and 5 pm on weekdays or at the East side Iowa City drop-off location (17 Goldfinch Circle- put items on the porch where they will be hidden from street view by the bushes) any time. If these options don’t work, you can also email director@corridorcan.com to make pick-up/drop-off arrangements.  

 

Other ways you can help us return to and sustain service include:  

*Providing direct assistance with repairing the rear side-door. Please email director@corridorcan.com if this is something you can do.  

*Volunteering to assist with events as a driver (33 foot RV) or shopping assistant. We **desperately** need drivers, especially with weekend availability!!  Drivers do need to be approved by our insurance company, so please send your DOB, DL number, and expiration date to director@corridorcan.com 

*Buying a limited edition “DRESS PEOPLE WHERE THEY’RE AT” #CCANClothesCruise shirt via https://www.rayguncustom.com/…/dress-people-where…  to support our free mobile clothing closet. This site will be pulled soon, so get yours while you still can! 

*Arranging to host a winter clothing/gear/sock drive (or become a long-term drop-off location!) for the free mobile clothing closet (maybe at your place of work?) by emailing director@corridorcan.com.  #CCANClothesCruise #ClothingDrive   

*Volunteering as a route coordinator, volunteer coordinator, and/or fundraising assistant by emailing director@corridorcan.com   

*Donating your extra hooks, racks, hangers, bins, and other improvement/organizational supplies by dropping them off at Iowa City Fab Lab (870 S. Capitol St, IC) between 9 am and 5 pm on weekdays or emailing director@corridorcan.com.   

*Hosting a fundraiser for us! In addition to the window and door that were broken last week, our windshield needs repaired and gas, insurance, parking, and other maintenance expenses are ongoing. Email director@corridorcan.com 

*Donating needed items by ordering from our Amazon Wishlist at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/B8MQROFR18WR.   

* Letting us know what locations you think we should add to our popup routes!  

*Getting your business or institution to sponsor #CCANClothesCruise and having your logo included in promotional materials and eventually on the vehicle itself. Email director@corridorcan.com  

The Mobile Clothing Closet simultaneously addresses an unmet need for free clothing resources in the corridor and the high volume of textiles that enter our landfill every year, much of which we can re-route to those in need.  For more info on #CCANClothesCruise, check out  

We would like to give a huge thank you to our individual donors, our sponsors GreenState Credit Union, North Liberty City Government, MidWestOne Bank, Hills Bank and Trust Company, Veridian Credit Union, Town Square Family Foot Care, Thompson & Co Salon Parlor, ReUnion Brewery, and The Accell Foundation; our supporters Sidekick Coffee & Books, Airport National Golf Course, Maestro Empanadas, RAYGUNshirts, Applebee’s Grill + Bar, Aroma Artisan Pizza, Textiles, Renee’s Ceramic Cafe, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Hudson’s, Big Grove Brewery, The Map Room, Speedeezz Indoor Karting, Kae Apothecary Brass Ring Coffee, Monica’s, Shop Iowa, Molly’s Cupcakes Iowa City, Iowa City Downtown District, Players, Andrew’s Bar Exam, The Chocolate Haus, Prairie Kitchen StoreVue Rooftop, WOOFABLES, AOK Photography, Cedar Ridge Wine & Distillary, Quinton’s Bar & Deli Coralville, CHOMP Delivery, Tru Salon, Short’s Marion, Iowa City Fab Lab, Cielo Goods, Collins Community Credit Union, The Savvy Boutique, Texas Roadhouse Coralville, Fortuna Gaming Cafe; and everyone who has participated in the fundraisers we’ve held to date. We couldn’t have made it this far without you!  

Learn more about CCAN and the work we do by watching this video from the North Liberty Public Library.

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Weekly Action | 11/15/22-11/20/22

Tuesday, 11/15/22 

7:30am: Solar Energy Breakfast Series: Distributed Solar in Johnson County 

Facebook Link: https://fb.me/e/2Vydg09Ui  

 

12:00-1:00pm: Truth Tuesday Rally with Indivisible Iowa at the Corner of 8th Ave & 2nd Street SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 

Facebook Link: https://fb.me/e/2swqG0qF1  

 

1:00pm: Johnson County Board of Supervisors Canvass of Votes- 2nd Floor Boardroom, Johnson County Administration Building (913 South Dubuque St)  

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84388010803?pwd=ewdruutsbkdkqitmbgv1vc9yogc0zz09  

Agenda Link: http://johnsoncountyia.iqm2.com/Citizens/FileOpen.aspx?Type=14&ID=3163&Inline=True  

 

4:00pm: Marion City Council Work Session- City Hall (1225 6th Ave) 

Agenda Link: City of Marion – Meeting Information (civicweb.net)  

 

4:00pm: Iowa City Council Work Session- Emma J Harvat Hall at City Hall (410 E. Washington St) 

Agenda Link: https://iowacity.novusagenda.com/AgendaPublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1491&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda  

 

5:30pm: Iowa City Community Police Review Board Meeting- Helling Conference Room at City Hall (410 E. Washington St) 

Agenda Link: https://www.iowa-city.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=2099775&dbid=0&repo=CityofIowaCity&cr=1  

 

6:00pm: Iowa City Council Meeting- Emma J Harvat Hall at City Hall (410 E. Washington St) 

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hTJ6uXG_RAG-d-XFxQjUpg 

Agenda Link: https://iowacity.novusagenda.com/AgendaPublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=1498&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda  

 

6:00-7:30pm: ACLU of Iowa Reproductive Rights Volunteer Recruitment Phone Bank  

Web Link: Reproductive Rights Volunteer Recruitment Phone Bank (everyaction.com)  

 

6:00-7:30pm: South District Neighborhood Association Meeting- SD Schools 

Facebook Link: https://fb.me/e/3fXTBpvDb  

For more information, and/or to get on our email list, please write to us at Southdistrictneighborhood@gmail.com 

 

6:00-8:00pm: Virtual Session: Modern Approaches to Helping Individuals and Families Impacted by Substance Abuse 

Web Link: https://iowafosterandadoption.org/events/virtual-session-modern-approaches-to-helping-individuals-and-families-impacted-by-substance-abuse-2/  

 

6:00-9:00pm: Iowa City: NTDC: Child Development AND Trauma Informed Parenting *IN PERSON 

Web Link: https://iowafosterandadoption.org/events/iowa-city-ntdc-child-development-and-trauma-informed-parenting-in-person/ 

 

6:30pm: Moving Beyond Land Acknowledgement and Token Representation 

At Iowa Theater, IMU 

Web Link: Native American Heritage Month | Multicultural & International Student Support & Engagement – The University of Iowa (uiowa.edu)  

 

6:30-8:00pm: Carbon Capture and Storage: Climate Savior OR False Solution? 

Facebook Link: https://fb.me/e/3OHIV8WKo  

Web Link: https://bit.ly/3U91pDR  

 

7:00pm: Tiffin City Council Meeting- City Hall (300 Railroad St) 

Agenda Link: https://tiffin-iowa.org/city-government/  

 

Wednesday, 11/16/22 

All Day- Foodies Fighting Homelessness  

Web Link: Foodies Fighting Homelessness – Shelter House (shelterhouseiowa.org)  

 

9:00am: Johnson County Board of Supervisors Work Session 

Agenda Link:  

 

12:00pm: Cedar Rapids CSD Audit Committee Meeting- Educational Leadership & Support Center 2500 Edgewood Rd NW, Cedar A Conference Room 

Agenda Link: https://crschools.us/app/uploads/2022/11/Audit-Committee-11.16.22.docx.pdf  

 

12:00-1:00pm: Question. Persuade. Refer. – Ag Professionals & Producers 

Web Link: Details of Event | Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Human Sciences (iastate.edu)  

1:00-3:00pm: Adventure Prairie Seed Harvest 

Web Link: Adventure Prairie Seed Harvest – JOHNSON COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS, Johnson County, IA – MyCountyPark.com (mycountyparks.com)  

 

5:00-6:00pm: November LTE Warriors with Planned Parenthood Supporters of Eastern Iowa 

Facebook Link: https://fb.me/e/pwTEESzdC  

Interested but can’t see the link? Request to join the Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/341213509606788 

 

5:30pm: An Evening at Teamster’s Hall with Art Cullen and Kevin Burt- 5000 J Street SW CR 

Web Link: BCTGM 100G Call to Action /Help | Iowa Labor News  

 

5:30pm: Marion City Council Work Session- City Hall (1225 6th Ave) 

Agenda Link: City of Marion – Meeting Type List (civicweb.net)  

  

5:30-7:30pm: Lemme Eats Fundraiser 10% of ALL food orders (Kiosk, coffee bar, CHOMP, etc.) go toward supporting our Lemme PTA. 

 

6:00-7:00pm: Reimagining Criminal Justice Systems  

Through Eyes that Have Cried- Old Capitol Museum, Senate Chambe 

 

8:00-9:00pm: Orientation for Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parents: ONLINE or phone 

Web Link: https://iowafosterandadoption.org/events/orientation-for-prospective-foster-adoptive-parents-online-or-phone-65/   

 

Thursday, 11/17/22 

All Day- Donation Drop-off  for Ingredion Strikers- 1100 1st St SW CR 

 

Call the Emma Goldman Clinic to ask if they need escorts for clinic today! (319) 337-2111. This starts at 7am!  

Lemme Families: Lemme Fall Conferences (signupgenius.com)  

 

9:00am: Johnson County Board of Supervisors Formal Meeting 

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84388010803?pwd=ewdruutsbkdkqitmbgv1vc9yogc0zz09  

Agenda Link: johnsoncountyia.iqm2.com/Citizens/FileOpen.aspx?Type=14&ID=3169&Inline=True  

 

10:15am-1:45pm: Blood Drive at Boulware Community MERF Atrium  

Web Link: Make an Appointment – DeGowin Blood Center (uidegowinbloodcenter.org)  

 

12:00-1:00pm: ICCSD Mental Health, Special Education, and Disability Advocacy Group meeting with ICCSD Omsbudperson  

Web Link: https://forms.gle/eYNenprmMbqo6xuBA  

 

2:30-5:30pm: Volunteers needed at Eastern Iowa Diaper Bank 

Contact Heike at 319-364-8909 or hwagner@ypniowa.org for more info. 

 

4:00-5:30pm: Freedom Dreams Episode 2 with Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor 

Web Link: Freedom Dreams Episode 2 with Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor Tickets, Thu, Nov 17, 2022 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite  

 

4:00-10:00pm: Community Night at The Vue Rooftop for Summer of The Arts 

Facebook Link: https://fb.me/e/2GGNQr47F  

 

5:00pm: Marion Community Equity Task Force Meeting- City Hall (1225 6th Ave) 

Agenda Link:: City of Marion – Meeting Information (civicweb.net)  

 

6:00-7:30pm: Ingredion Strike Support with Cedar Rapids DSA- 1100 1st St SW CR  

 

6:30-8:00pm: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit Informational at LNACC  

Web Link- Native American Heritage Month | Multicultural & International Student Support & Engagement – The University of Iowa (uiowa.edu)  

 

7:00pm: Iowa City Truth & Reconciliation Commision Meeting- Emma Harvat Hall in City Hall (410 E. Washington St) 

Agenda Link: Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission | City of Iowa City (icgov.org)  

 

7:00pm: Iowa Exit Poll Briefing | Progress Iowa Power Hour 

Facebook Link: https://fb.me/e/3KXJyMSPe  

 

Friday, 11/18/22 

10:00am-4:00pm: Volunteers needed at Central Furniture Rescue  

Call (319) 382-2882 for info  

 

12:00pm: Lunch & Learn with Iowa Chapter Sierra Club  

Facebook Link: Iowa Chapter Sierra Club | Facebook 

 

12:00-1:00pm: Crossroads- Could My Neighbor Be Hungry?  

Web Link: Crossroads | Could my neighbor be hungry? (YouTube) | Interfaith Alliance of Iowa Powerbase (ourpowerbase.net)  

 

12:00-1:00pm: TRANS DAY OF REMEMBRANCE: UNDERSTANDING VIOLENCE 

Web Link: Trans Day of Remembrance: Understanding Violence – One Iowa  

 

Before 5pm: Meal needed at The Bird House-Hospice Home of Johnson County (6 adults) 

Web Link: Meal Train for Hospice Home of Johnson County  

 

4:00-7:00pm: City High Fall Fundraiser Sale- City High Upper Cafeteria  

 

5:00pm: Friends of the Animal Center Foundation Old Hollywood Gala 

Facebook Link: https://fb.me/e/4TkYV0DBc  

Web Link: www.facf.org/events/2022gala  

 

Saturday, 11/19/22 

9:00am-12:00pm: Volunteers needed at Central Furniture Rescue  

Call (319) 382-2882 for info  

 

12:30-1:30pm: Repro Rights Coffee Chat  

Facebook Link: https://fb.me/e/2k8vwqkzz  

 

1:00-4:00pm: Houses Into Homes Delivery Day  

Web Link: HiH Delivery Day Volunteers: Houses into Homes Delivery Day Volunteer (signupgenius.com)  

 

4:00-7:00pm: Volunteer hours at Iowa City Catholic Worker 

Call (515) 729-6482 to inquire   

 

Sunday, 11/20/22 

12:00-4:00pm: Volunteer hours at Iowa City Catholic Worker 

Call (515) 729-6482 to inquire   

 

Before 5pm: Meal needed at The Bird House-Hospice Home of Johnson County (6 adults) 

Web Link: Meal Train for Hospice Home of Johnson County 

 

8:00-9:00pm: Orientation for Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parents: ONLINE or phone 

Web Link: https://iowafosterandadoption.org/events/orientation-for-prospective-foster-adoptive-parents-online-or-phone-66/  

 

All Week  

Iowa City Toy Redistribution Project is accepting donations of quality used toys to be gifted for the holidays!! Fill out the form at Toy Donations — IC Toy Redistribution (squarespace.com) or email ictoyredistribution@gmail.com with a description of the toys you have ready for a new home! You can learn more at Teaming up in Iowa City to get kids Christmas toys (kcrg.com) and share the Facebook event, found at https://fb.me/e/2eInAi6aO. Invite all your friends!  

 

Big Grove Brewery Giveback for Shelter House-Iowa City: 20% of this week’s sales from Big Grove’s specialty limited menu will support Shelter House’s mission. Big Grove will also be accepting and matching every donation of new underwear. 

 

Houses Into Homes in Coralville needs help Monday through Saturday this week. Sign up at HiH Warehouse Group: Houses into Homes Warehouse Volunteer Shifts (signupgenius.com) 

 

Donate to our Holiday Gift Card drive! Cards can be sent to Corridor Community Action Network, c/o Iowa City Fab Lab, 870 S. Capitol St, Iowa City, IA 52245. We are trying to balance out toy redistribution by including holiday meal support as well as gifts for teens and possibly adults, so good choices include grocery stores, Walmart, Target, shoe stores, app points, malls, movie theatres, art supply stores, etc. Want to help even more? Host a drive for us online or at work! Have used toys quality toys that are no longer getting use? Iowa City Toy Redistribution Project would love to get them to a child who will love them. Learn more at https://ictoyredistribution.squarespace.com/  

 

Sign COGS Petition For Reproductive Justice, addreseed to the University of Iowa, via COGS Petition for Reproductive Justice – UE Local 896 – COGS  

 

Try 8-10, “a delicious Recovery Red IPA” made by Backpocket Brewing and 100% of sales will be donated to Trees Forever ReLeaf Cedar Rapids Plan! 

 

Sign up as a virtual volunteer for Corridor Community Action Network! Help with our Instagram, Twitter, or Facebooks accounts (literally just checking and sharing other pages’ posts) or our email list, write weekly legislative updates or other posts, review city council/county board/school board agendas (even just your own town/district) for potential calls to action, email potential sponsors, send organizational emails, or help with grant writing. Email director@corridorcan.com and tell us how you would like to get involved!   

 

Buy 988 swag via causeteam.com/causepages/detail/community-crisis-services to benefit CommUnity Crisis Services.  

 

Order the officially licensed Black Panther Wakanda Forever coffee collection from Black-owned, Des Moines based roaster BLK & Bold via https://blkandbold.com/pages/marvel-studios-black-panther-wakanda-forever-collection and 5% of the sale will be donated “to programs supporting underserved youth nationwide” Learn more at https://www.weareiowa.com/article/money/business/small-business/blk-and-bold-coffee-marvel-studios-collection-black-panther-wakanda-forever/524-b79f7b92-1af7-4136-8164-e5628a87044d  

 

Support Cedar Rapids workers striking against Ingredion, Inc. by joining them on the picket line or dropping off food/drinks/supplies at 1001 1st Street, SW; sending a letter of encouragement to strikeline organizer Jason Davis via jmdavisbctgm@gmail.com so he can share them with other workers; donating to their strike fund via Fundraiser by Ryan Hocke : BCTGM 100G membership assistance fund (gofundme.com); petitioning the Ingredion CEO to Bargain a Fair Contract and End Strike in Cedar Rapids, Iowa via https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-ingredion-ceo-bargain-a-fair-contract-and-end-strike-in-cedar-rapids-iowa?source=twitter&fbclid=IwAR0Piv15vmWXHYB2-0ppFHqxMDXEUHdhNU28jHwKT7hP8L5GvdEFyPu2aUI and/or or spreading the word by following BCTGM on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to share updates and following/using the hashtag #IngredionStrike 

 

Apply to serve on the Johnson County Board of Health, Conservation Board, or other county board via https://www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/vacancies 

 

 “Gain insight into Black history, white privilege and what to do to be actively anti-racist” from 1-4pm any day this week by signing up at How To Understand White Privilege and Be Actively Anti-Racist Tickets, Mon 27 Dec 2021 at 19:00 | Eventbrite   

 

Mobile Community Clothing Closet Update! 

Unfortunately, the RV used for CCAN Clothes Cruise was broken into and damaged last week. Read about the incident at Corridor Commmunity Action Network’s CCAN Clothes Cruise RV broken into (kcrg.com)  

Thankfully, the damage is fixable and we expect to be back on the road soon, which is crucial with the winter weather and widespread need for appropriate gear- but we need your help! If you can donate to assist with the cost of repairs, we would greatly appreciate it-  

Financial contributions can be made via: 

Checks mailed to Corridor Community Action Network, C/O Iowa City Fab Lab, 870 S. Capitol St, Iowa City, IA 52240 

Venmo at corridorcan,  

CashApp at $CorridorCAN,  

Paypal at paypal.me/CorridorCAN,  

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-fund-a-free-mobile-clothing-closet?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf%20share-flow-1&fbclid=IwAR2HvFDdbNzE9xbKAAgPlkCUqeF1DfAnPd5z8jK_jjlcYA60a3fY8JWtPaA  

 

Prior to the break-in, we had completed two distributions this season and we are still gearing up for more. We are in serious need of heavy-duty winter gear- coats, boots, socks, gloves, hats, etc! We are temporarily accepting only those items and hygiene/health donations, as we need to distribute some of the incredible clothing we received while out of service due to our Director’s health issue. Items can be dropped off at Iowa City Fab Lab (870 S. Capitol St- ring the bell) between 9 am and 5 pm on weekdays or at the East side Iowa City drop-off location (17 Goldfinch Circle- put items on the porch where they will be hidden from street view by the bushes) any time. If these options don’t work, you can also email director@corridorcan.com to make pick-up/drop-off arrangements.  

 

Other ways you can help us return to and sustain service include:  

*Providing direct assistance with repairing the rear side-door. Please email director@corridorcan.com if this is something you can do.  

*Volunteering to assist with events as a driver (33 foot RV) or shopping assistant. We **desperately** need drivers, especially with weekend availability!!  Drivers do need to be approved by our insurance company, so please send your DOB, DL number, and expiration date to director@corridorcan.com 

*Buying a limited edition “DRESS PEOPLE WHERE THEY’RE AT” #CCANClothesCruise shirt via https://www.rayguncustom.com/…/dress-people-where…  to support our free mobile clothing closet. This site will be pulled soon, so get yours while you still can! 

*Arranging to host a winter clothing/gear/sock drive (or become a long-term drop-off location!) for the free mobile clothing closet (maybe at your place of work?) by emailing director@corridorcan.com.  #CCANClothesCruise #ClothingDrive   

*Volunteering as a route coordinator, volunteer coordinator, and/or fundraising assistant by emailing director@corridorcan.com   

*Donating your extra hooks, racks, hangers, bins, and other improvement/organizational supplies by dropping them off at Iowa City Fab Lab (870 S. Capitol St, IC) between 9 am and 5 pm on weekdays or emailing director@corridorcan.com.   

*Hosting a fundraiser for us! In addition to the window and door that were broken last week, our windshield needs repaired and gas, insurance, parking, and other maintenance expenses are ongoing. Email director@corridorcan.com 

*Donating needed items by ordering from our Amazon Wishlist at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/B8MQROFR18WR.   

* Letting us know what locations you think we should add to our popup routes!  

*Getting your business or institution to sponsor #CCANClothesCruise and having your logo included in promotional materials and eventually on the vehicle itself. Email director@corridorcan.com  

 

The Mobile Clothing Closet simultaneously addresses an unmet need for free clothing resources in the corridor and the high volume of textiles that enter our landfill every year, much of which we can re-route to those in need.  For more info on #CCANClothesCruise, check out  

We would like to give a huge thank you to our individual donors, our sponsors GreenState Credit Union, North Liberty City Government, MidWestOne Bank, Hills Bank and Trust Company, Veridian Credit Union, Town Square Family Foot Care, Thompson & Co Salon Parlor, ReUnion Brewery, and The Accell Foundation; our supporters Sidekick Coffee & Books, Airport National Golf Course, Maestro Empanadas, RAYGUNshirts, Applebee’s Grill + Bar, Aroma Artisan Pizza, Textiles, Renee’s Ceramic Cafe, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Hudson’s, Big Grove Brewery, The Map Room, Speedeezz Indoor Karting, Kae Apothecary Brass Ring Coffee, Monica’s, Shop Iowa, Molly’s Cupcakes Iowa City, Iowa City Downtown District, Players, Andrew’s Bar Exam, The Chocolate Haus, Prairie Kitchen StoreVue Rooftop, WOOFABLES, AOK Photography, Cedar Ridge Wine & Distillary, Quinton’s Bar & Deli Coralville, CHOMP Delivery, Tru Salon, Short’s Marion, Iowa City Fab Lab, Cielo Goods, Collins Community Credit Union, The Savvy Boutique, Texas Roadhouse Coralville, Fortuna Gaming Cafe; and everyone who has participated in the fundraisers we’ve held to date. We couldn’t have made it this far without you!  

 

Learn more about CCAN and the work we do by watching this video from the North Liberty Public Library- Corridor Community Action Network – YouTube 

Categories
Weekly Action

Weekly Action | 10/17/22-10/23/22

This week is Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week!

Monday, 10/17/22 

10 am: Johnson County Board of Supervisors Work Session-Site Visit- Johnson County Historic Poor Farm (4811 Melrose Ave) 
View agenda. 

1-5 pm: Volunteers needed at Eastern Iowa Diaper Bank 
Contact Heike at 319-364-8909 or hwagner@ypniowa.org 

4:30 pm: Joint Entities Meeting with Johnson County Board of Supervisors, University of Iowa, Coralville; Hills; Iowa City; Lone Tree; North Liberty; Oxford; Shueyville; Solon; Swisher; Tiffin; University Heights, and Clear Creek & Iowa City School Boards- Emma J Harvat Hall in Iowa City City Hall (410 E. Washington St, IC) 
View agenda. 

5 pm: Cedar Rapids Community School District School Board Special Meeting- Educational Leadership & Support Center, Board Room 
Action: Speak up during public commentary to insist all future meetings be held in a hybrid format that allows for full accessibility via Zoom.  
View a
genda.  

7 pm: Iowa Governor Debate  

7 pm: West Branch City Council Meeting – CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS (110 N. POPLAR ST) 
View agenda.  

Tuesday, 10/18/22 

12-12:30 pm: Truth Tuesday with Indivisible IowaCorner of 8th Ave & 2nd Street SE, CR

1 pm: Johnson County Board of Supervisors, Department Heads and Elected Officials Meeting – Second Floor Boardroom, Johnson County Administration Building (913 South Dubuque St) 
View agenda.  

4 pm: Iowa City Council Work Session- Emma J Harvat Hall in City Hall (410 E. Washington St) 
View a
genda.  

4 pm: Marion City Council Work Session- City Hall (1225 6th Avenue) 
Zoom *Viewing* Meeting ID#: 816 4475 5661   
Action: Speak up during public commentary to insist all future meetings be held in a hybrid format that allows for full participation via Zoom.  
View agenda.    

4:30 pm: Iowa City Community School District Education Committee Meeting- Liberty High School Library (1400 South Dubuque Street, North Liberty) 
View a
genda.  

5-7:30 pm: Phone Bank to Get Out The Vote with MoveOn  

6 pm: Iowa City City Council Meeting– Emma J Harvat Hall in City Hall (410 E. Washington St)
View a
genda.  

6-8 pm: Better Neighbors: Trap, Neuter, Return & Community Cat Care  

7 pm: Tiffin City Council Meeting- City Hall (300 Railroad St) 
View a
genda.  

7-8 pm: Conversations That Break Through- Talk politics with people who do not care or do not agree 

Wednesday, 10/19/22 

9 am: Johnson County Board of Supervisors Work Session- Second Floor Boardroom, Johnson County Administration Building (913 South Dubuque St) 
View agenda 

12-1 pm: Question. Persuade. Refer. Suicide Prevention Training – Ag Professionals & Producers  

5-7:30 pm: Phone Bank to Get Out The Vote with MoveOn  

7 pm: North Linn Community School District School Board Meeting- North Linn District Office (3033 Lynx Drive, Troy Mill) 
Action: Speak up during public commentary to insist all future meetings be held in a hybrid format that allows for full accessibility via Zoom. 
View agenda.  

7 pm: Iowa City Truth & Reconciliation Commission Meeting– City Hall (410 E. Washington St) 

7-8 pm: Send Your Vote Home: Reach voters away from their district in election season 

8-9 pm: Orientation for Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parents: ONLINE or phone 

9 am-6 pm: Shopping Assistants needed for GuideLink Center clothing distribution

Thursday, 10/20/22- Wear Purple Day 

Join DVIP staff in wearing purple to support victim/survivors. Purple is the national color used to represent those most vulnerable in our communities. Be sure to share your photos on social media and use the hashtag #DVAM22. 

IC Toy Redistribution Project begins accepting donations today! Email with a description of the toys you have available for donation to receive drop-off instructions! Learn about this incredible project now.   

Call the Emma Goldman Clinic to ask if they need escorts for clinic today! (319) 337-2111 This starts at 7am! 

9 am: Johnson County Board of Supervisors Formal Meeting- Second Floor Boardroom, Johnson County Administration Building (913 South Dubuque St) 

View agenda.  

9 am-12 pm & 3-6 pm: Shopping Assistants needed for GuideLink Center clothing distribution 

10-11:45 am: Blood Drive at American Red Cross UI Student Org Ballroom 

Solon Community School District School Board Meeting 
Action: Speak up during public commentary to insist all future meetings be held in a hybrid format that allows for full accessibility via Zoom. 

12 pm: Disarming Hate & Bigotry: Building an Inclusive & Accepting Community  

12 pm: UNPCKD: Essentials for Turning Engagement into Action 

2:30-5:30 pm: Volunteers needed at Eastern Iowa Diaper Bank 
Contact Heike at 319-364-8909 or hwagner@ypniowa.org 

4-5:30 pm: Let’s Talk… Conversations on Race, Equity, & Belonging- Racism In The Media 

5-7:30 pm: Phone Bank to Get Out The Vote with MoveOn  

5:30 pm: Marion City Council Meeting (1225 6th Avenue) 
Action: Speak up during public commentary to insist all future meetings be held in a hybrid format that allows for full accessibility via Zoom. 
View agenda.
   

7 pm: CSBP Understanding Copaganda

Friday, 10/21/22 

10 am-4 pm: Volunteers needed at Central Furniture Rescue.  
Call (319) 382-2882 for more info.  

12 pm: Lunch & Learn with Iowa Chapter Sierra Club 

2-4 pm: Make It Ok Ambassador Training

Meal needed at Bird House– A Hospice Home of Johnson County  

Saturday, 10/22/22 

9 am-12 pm: Volunteers needed at Central Furniture Rescue.  
Call (319) 382-2882 for more info.  

9 am-12 pm: Virtual Session: READY to Stand – Sex Trafficking 

12-3 pm: Clean-Up Volunteers needed for GuideLink Center Clothing Distribution 

4-6:30 pm: Phone Bank to Get Out The Vote with MoveOn

4-7 pm: Volunteer hours at Iowa City Catholic Worker- at Iowa City Catholic Worker house-serve a meal, wash dishes, hang out with families, or help sort donations.   
Call (515) 729-6482 to inquire 

7 pm: Punk Show to benefit DVIP at The James Theatre  

Sunday, 10/23/22 

10 am-3 pm: Houses Into Homes Delivery Day  

11:30 am-12:30 pm: Provide lunch for 30-35 Houses Into Homes Delivery Day volunteers  

12-4 pm: Volunteer hours at Iowa City Catholic Worker- at Iowa City Catholic Worker house-serve a meal, wash dishes, hang out with families, or help sort donations.   
Call (515) 729-6482 to inquire  

3-5 pm: Excluded Worker Candidate Forum/Foro de candidatos del trabajadores excluidos 

8-9 pm: Orientation for Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parents: ONLINE or phone  

All Week  

Help CCAN This Week

  • Donate to our Holiday Gift Card drive!
    • Cards can be sent to Corridor Community Action Network, 870 S. Capitol St, Iowa City, IA 52245.
    • To balance out toy redistribution, we would like to include holiday meal support as well as gifts for teens and possibly adults.
    • Good choices include:
      • Grocery stores
      • Walmart
      • Target
      • Shoe stores
      • App points
      • Malls
      • Movie theatres
      • Art supply stores
      • Want to help even more? Host a drive for us online or at work!  
  • Sign up as a virtual volunteer for Corridor Community Action Network!
    • Help with our Instagram, Twitter, or Facebooks accounts (literally just checking and sharing other pages’ posts)
    • Manage & maintain our email list
    • Write weekly legislative updates or other posts, review city council/county board/school board agendas (even just your own town/district) for potential calls to action, email potential sponsors, send organizational emails, or help with grant writing.
    • Email and tell us how you would like to get involved!   
  • Check out last month’s CCAN-Connect (Corridor networking meeting) to hear about the needs of several local organizations. 
  • Learn more about CCAN and the work we do by watching this video from the North Liberty Public Library.

Mobile Community Clothing Closet Update!

We are back on the road! We had our first stop of the season recently and are gearing up for another next week. These are stops that were specifically requested and there is a great need for back-to school items. If you have quality fall/winter clothing for children, backpacks, school supplies, etc that you can drop off by Friday that would be very helpful.

We are temporarily accepting only the previously mentioned items, winter clothing/gear (we especially need heavy winter coats, boots, socks, gloves, and hats), and hygiene/health donations, as we need to distribute some of the incredible items we received while out of service due to our Director’s health issue.

Items can be dropped off at Iowa City Fab Lab (870 S. Capitol St- ring the bell) between 9 am and 5 pm on weekdays or at the East side Iowa City drop-off lcoation (17 Goldfinch Circle- put items on the porch where they will be hidden from street view by the bushes) any time. If these options don’t work, you can also email us to make pick-up/drop-off arrangements.  

Help The Mobile Closet

  • Volunteer to assist with events as a driver (33 foot RV) or shopping assistant. We **desperately** need drivers, especially with weekend availability!!  Drivers do need to be approved by our insurance company before their first volunteer day, so please email us your DOB, DL number, and expiration date 
  • Buy a limited edition “DRESS PEOPLE WHERE THEY’RE AT” #CCANClothesCruise shirt to support our free mobile clothing closet. This site will be pulled soon, so get yours while you still can! 
  • Arrange to host a winter clothing/gear drive (or become a long-term drop-off location!) for the free mobile clothing closet (maybe at your place of work?) by emailing us  
  • Volunteer as a route coordinator, volunteer coordinator, and/or fundraising assistant by emailing us.
  • Donate your extra hooks, racks, hangers, bins, and other improvement/organizational supplies by dropping them off at Iowa City Fab Lab (870 S. Capitol St, IC) between 9 am and 5 pm on weekdays or email us.   
  • Host a fundraiser for us! Gas, insurance, parking, and other maintenance expenses are ongoing and our windshield needs repaired. Email us.
  • Donate needed items by ordering from our Amazon Wishlist  
  • Send financial contributions to Corridor Community Action Network, C/O Iowa City Fab Lab, 870 S. Capitol St, Iowa City, IA 52240, Venmo at corridorcan, CashApp at $CorridorCAN, PayPal, or our GoFundMe. This service does involve ongoing expenses.  
  • Let us know what locations you think we should add to our popup routes!  
  • Get your business or institution to sponsor #CCANClothesCruise and having your logo included in promotional materials and eventually on the vehicle itself. Email director@corridorcan.com  

Why The Clothing Closet Matters

The Mobile Clothing Closet simultaneously addresses an unmet need for free clothing resources in the corridor and the high volume of textiles that enter our landfill every year, much of which we can re-route to those in need.  For more info on #CCANClothesCruise, check out  

Thanks To Our Sponsors

We would like to give a huge thank you to our individual donors, our sponsors GreenState Credit Union, North Liberty City Government, MidWestOne Bank, Hills Bank and Trust Company, Veridian Credit Union, Town Square Family Foot Care, Thompson & Co Salon Parlor, ReUnion Brewery, and The Accell Foundation; our supporters Sidekick Coffee & Books, Airport National Golf Course, Maestro Empanadas, RAYGUNshirts, Applebee’s Grill + Bar, Aroma Artisan Pizza, Textiles, Renee’s Ceramic Cafe, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Hudson’s, Big Grove Brewery, The Map Room, Speedeezz Indoor Karting, Kae Apothecary Brass Ring Coffee, Monica’s, Shop Iowa, Molly’s Cupcakes Iowa City, Iowa City Downtown District, Players, Andrew’s Bar Exam, The Chocolate Haus, Prairie Kitchen StoreVue Rooftop, WOOFABLES, AOK Photography, Cedar Ridge Wine & Distillary, Quinton’s Bar & Deli Coralville, CHOMP Delivery, Tru Salon, Short’s Marion, Iowa City Fab Lab, Cielo Goods, Collins Community Credit Union, The Savvy Boutique, Texas Roadhouse Coralville, Fortuna Gaming Cafe; and everyone who has participated in the fundraisers we’ve held to date. We couldn’t have made it this far without you!  

 

Categories
Weekly Action

Weekly Action | 10/5/22-10/9/22

Wednesday, 10/05/22

9 am: Johnson County Board of Supervisors Work Session Johnson County Administration Building (913 South Dubuque St, Iowa City) 
View the Agenda 

Meal (6 adults) needed at Birdhouse Hospice Home of Johnson County  

5:30-7 pm: Virtual Book Launch- “Saving Our Own Lives: A Liberatory Practice of Harm Reduction 

7-8 pm: Send Your Vote Home: Reach voters away from their district in election season

8-9 pm: Orientation for Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parents: ONLINE or phone 

Thursday, 10/06/22 

Call the Emma Goldman Clinic to ask if they need escorts for clinic today! (319) 337-2111- This starts at 7 am!  

9 am: Johnson County Board of Supervisors Meeting- Johnson County Administration Building (913 South Dubuque St, Iowa City) 

View The Agenda

11:05-11:55 am: Confronting Systemic Racism from Within: Join our Lunch Hour Reflections

12 pm: Being A Voice of Change

12-1 pm: Virtual Session: NTDC Cultural Humility

Meal (6 adults) needed at Birdhouse Hospice Home of Johnson County  

2:30-5:30 pm: Volunteers needed at Eastern Iowa Diaper Bank  
Contact Heike at 319-364-8909 or hwagner@ypniowa.org for more info 

5:30pm: Marion City Council Meeting 

Action: Speak up during public commentary to insist all future meetings be held in a hybrid format that allows for full participation via Zoom.  

View the Agenda

5:30-7:30 pm: Mental Health Equity- Let’s Talk About It   

6:30-8:30 pm: Fall 2022 Johnson County Legislative Candidate Forum hosted by Staff Council and Faculty Senate

7 pm: U.S. Senate Iowa Press Debate  

Friday, 10/07/22 

All Day: “Inspiring Safety in Our Community Facebook Live” with DVIP  

10 am-12 pm: Make It OK Ambassador Training

10 am-4 pm: Volunteers needed at Central Furniture Rescue  
Call (319) 382-2882 to inquire  

11:45am-1 pm: Intersections | Public Libraries and Book Banning 
In-Person Registration with Lunch
In-Person Registration without lunch
Virtual Registration

Saturday, 10/08/22 

7 am-3 pm: Iowa River Clean Up

8:30-10:30 am: Seed Exchange  

9 am-12 pm: Volunteers needed at Central Furniture Rescue  
Call (319) 382-2882 to inquire 

12 pm: Lunch & Learn with Iowa Chapter Sierra Club   

1-6 pm: Cedar Rapids: CPR & First Aid -IN PERSON

4-7 pm: Iowa City Catholic Worker Volunteer Hours 
Call (515) 729-6482 to inquire 

Sunday, 10/09/22 

8 am: 32nd Annual Race Against Breast Cancer 

10 am-3 pm: Houses into Homes Delivery Day

12-4 pm: Iowa City Catholic Worker Volunteer Hours 
Call (515) 729-6482 to inquire 

4 pm: Repro Rights Rally at the Pentacrest!- National Weekend of Action  

8-9 pm: Orientation for Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parents: ONLINE or phone

6-9: New Deal For Youth Week of Action 

All Week  

Help CCAN This Week

There are lots of ways to help CCAN this week! Let us know if you can help with any of the following tasks:

Sign up as a virtual volunteer for Corridor Community Action Network! Help with our Instagram, Twitter, or Facebooks accounts or our email list, write weekly legislative updates or other posts, review city council/county board/school board agendas (even just your own town/district) for potential calls to action, email potential sponsors, send organizational emails, or help with grant writing. Email and tell us how you would like to get involved!  

Check out last month’s CCAN-Connect (Corridor networking meeting) at (1) Facebook to hear about the needs of several local organizations.  

Learn more about CCAN and the work we do by watching this video from the North Liberty Public Library- Corridor Community Action Network – YouTube 

Holiday Gift Card Drive

Donate to our Holiday Gift Card drive to support an upcoming holiday project!

Cards can be sent to Corridor Community Action Network, 870 S. Capitol St, Iowa City, IA 52245. We are trying to balance out toy redistribution by including holiday meal support as well as gifts for teens and adults, so good choices include:

  • Grocery stores
  • Walmart
  • Target
  • Shoe stores
  • App points
  • Malls
  • Movie theatres
  • Art supply stores

Want to help even more? Host a drive for us online or at work!  Email us to let us know you’re interested. 

 

Mobile Community Clothing Closet Update!

We are preparing to hit the road for fall! We are temporarily accepting only winter clear/gear (we especially need boots, socks, gloves, and hats), school supplies, and hygiene/health donations, as we need to distribute some of the incredible items we received while out of service due to our Director’s health issue. Items can be dropped off at Iowa City Fab Lab (870 S. Capitol St- ring the bell) between 9 am and 5 pm on weekdays or at the East side Iowa City drop-off lcoation (17 Goldfinch Circle- put items on the porch where they will be hidden from street view by the bushes) any time. If these options don’t work, you can also email director@corridorcan.com to make pick-up/drop-off arrangements.  

Other ways you can help us sustain service include:  

Why It Matters

The Mobile Clothing Closet simultaneously addresses an unmet need for free clothing resources in the corridor and the high volume of textiles that enter our landfill every year, much of which we can re-route to those in need.  For more info on #CCANClothesCruise, check out  

Thanks to our donors!

We would like to give a huge thank you to our individual donors, our sponsors GreenState Credit Union, North Liberty City Government, MidWestOne Bank, Hills Bank and Trust Company, Veridian Credit Union, Town Square Family Foot Care, Thompson & Co Salon Parlor, ReUnion Brewery, and The Accell Foundation; our supporters Sidekick Coffee & Books, Airport National Golf Course, Maestro Empanadas, RAYGUNshirts, Applebee’s Grill + Bar, Aroma Artisan Pizza, Textiles, Renee’s Ceramic Cafe, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Hudson’s, Big Grove Brewery, The Map Room, Speedeezz Indoor Karting, Kae Apothecary Brass Ring Coffee, Monica’s, Shop Iowa, Molly’s Cupcakes Iowa City, Iowa City Downtown District, Players, Andrew’s Bar Exam, The Chocolate Haus, Prairie Kitchen StoreVue Rooftop, WOOFABLES, AOK Photography, Cedar Ridge Wine & Distillary, Quinton’s Bar & Deli Coralville, CHOMP Delivery, Tru Salon, Short’s Marion, Iowa City Fab Lab, Cielo Goods, Collins Community Credit Union, The Savvy Boutique, Texas Roadhouse Coralville, Fortuna Gaming Cafe; and everyone who has participated in the fundraisers we’ve held to date. We couldn’t have made it this far without you!  

Categories
Weekly Action

Weekly Action | 8/8/22-8/14/22

Monday, 08/08/22 

1-5 pm: Volunteers needed at Eastern Iowa Diaper Bank  

View on Facebook  

Contact Heiki at 319-364-8909 or email hwagner@ypniowa.org 

3:30-6 pm: Open Volunteer Hours at North Liberty Community Pantry  

Sign up to Volunteer 

5 pm: Linn-Mar Community School District School Board Meeting- Boardroom of the Learning Resource Center (2999 N 10th Street)  

Action: peak up during public commentary in support of Linn-Mar’s recently enacted policies that were put in place to protect transgender children. These policies are under attack (Parents suing Linn-Mar over gender discrimination policies – The Green Gazette (newsmemory.com)) and the district needs our support. Join MARE Voices to stay up to date. 

Agenda Link: Current Agenda & Exhibits | Linn-Mar Policy Services (linnmar.k12.ia.us)  

Tuesday, 08/09/22 

10 am-11 am: UI Human Rights Focus: Reproductive Rights  

Zoom Link: https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/99033918169  

12-1 pm: Truth Tuesday Rally: Reproductive Rights for ALL  

Facebook Link: https://fb.me/e/25RkNCRA3  

1-3:30 pm: North Liberty Better Neighbors – Stewards of Children child sexual abuse prevention training with RVAP 

Web Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0f4ca4ac23a5fa7-north14  

5-7:30 pm: North Liberty Better Neighbors – Stewards of Children child sexual abuse prevention training with RVAP  

Web Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0f4ca4ac23a5fa7-north14 

5 pm: Equal Rights NOW! Homeless Bill of Rights Teach-in 

Facebook Link: https://fb.me/e/3Alhg4Wia  

Web Link: Meeting Registration – Zoom   

5 pm-Close: Shelter House Community Night at Vue Roofto

Facebook Link: https://fb.me/e/5z6zyyUoU  

6 pm: Iowa City Community School District School Board Meeting- Educational Services Center, Room 142A (1725 N. Dodge Street) 

Agenda Link: BoardDocs® Pro  

Wednesday, 08/10/22 

9 am: Johnson County Board of Supervisors Work Session- Johnson County Administration Building (913 South Dubuque Street, IC)  

Agenda Link: 2022/08/10 09:00 AM Board of Supervisors Work Session – Web Outline – Johnson County, Iowa (iqm2.com)  

9-10 am: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Conversations – Everybody At The Table 

Web Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diversity-equity-inclusion-conversations-everybody-at-the-table-tickets-147353742009?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch  

5-10 pm: Quinton’s Community Night with CCAN 

Facebook Link: https://fb.me/e/1Z1z1oYII  

Ordering Link: Quinton’s Coralville – Coralville | Delivery Menu (chomp.delivery)  

5:30 pm: Truth Brigade Campaign Launch Calls & Office Hours 

Web Link: https://indivisible.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJArdu-vrz8rH93lduLYHXOvC0ISDDLRfy5L?timezone_id=America%2FChicago  

7-8 pm: Reproductive Freedom | Heart of Iowa Democrats Speaker Series 

Web Link: Reproductive Freedom | Heart of Iowa Democrats Speaker Series · Mobilize  

Zoom Link: Meeting Registration – Zoom 

8-9 pm: Orientation for Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parents: ONLINE or phone 

Web Link:Orientation for Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parents: ONLINE or phone – Iowa Foster and Adoption 

Thursday, 08/11/22 

2:30 pm: Changing culture, implementing trauma-sensitive services, and eliminating seclusion & restraint  

Facebook Link: https://fb.me/e/2iFo2iRCW  

2:30-5:30 pm: Volunteers needed at Eastern Iowa Diaper Bank  

Facebook Link: (1) Facebook  

Contact Heiki at 319-364-8909 or email hwagner@ypniowa.org 

5 pm: Music On The Plaza- Benefit & Brews  

Facebook Link: https://fb.me/e/1OPcvDVXN  

5:30 pm: Johnson County Board of Supervisors Formal Meeting 

Agenda Link: 2022/08/11 05:30 PM Board of Supervisors Formal Meeting – Web Outline – Johnson County, Iowa (iqm2.com) 

7-8 pm: Pop the Disinformation Bubble- Take control and counter the lies 

Web Link: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/375540/  

Friday, 08/12/22 

10 am-12 pm: Volunteer needed to load the truck/move supplies for Families Helping Families of Iowa Back To School Rally  

Web Link: Families Helping Families: Back to School Rally 2022 (signupgenius.com)   

10 am-4 pm: Volunteers needed at Central Furniture Rescue   

Call (319) 382-2882 

10 am-4 pm: DVIP Rock-The-Chalk Volunteers Needed  

Web Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f44aead2fabfece9-volunteer2  

12 pm: Lunch & Learn with Iowa Chapter of the Sierra Club  

Web Link: Iowa Chapter Sierra Club | Facebook  

4-6 pm: Fridays For Future Strike Facebook Link: https://fb.me/e/2cmDp1ByQ

Saturday, 08/13/22 

6 am-5 pm: 18th Annual Courage Ride  

Facebook Link: https://fb.me/e/267ey1Pxk  

Web Link: www.CourageRide.org  

7 am-12 pm: DVIP Volunteers Needed to Table at IC Farmer’s Market  

Web Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f44aead2fabfece9-volunteer2 

9 am-12 pm: Volunteers needed at Central Furniture Rescue   

Call (319) 382-2882 

9 am-2 pm: Cedar Rapids: CPR & First Aid -IN PERSON ($40) 

Web Link: Cedar Rapids: CPR & First Aid -IN PERSON – Iowa Foster and Adoption  

10:30-11:30 am: Repro Rights Coffee Chat In The Park  

Facebook Link: https://fb.me/e/2ovI6OLfc  

11 am-4:30 pm: Volunteers needed for Families Helping Families of Iowa Back to School Rally  

Web Link: Families Helping Families: Back to School Rally 2022 (signupgenius.com)   

4-7 pm: Volunteer Hours at Iowa City Catholic Worker  

Call (515) 729-6482 to inquire 

Sunday, 08/14/22  

12-4 pm: Volunteer Hours at Iowa City Catholic Worker  

Call (515) 729-6482 to inquire  

8-9 pm: Orientation for Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parents: ONLINE or phone 

Web Link: Orientation for Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parents: ONLINE or phone – Iowa Foster and Adoption   

All Week  

Youth Peace Camp: https://fb.me/e/1V3TYh7C0 

 

 

Support Cedar Rapids workers striking against Ingredion, Inc. By joining them on the picket line or dropping off food/drinks/supplies at 1001 1st Street, SW; sending a letter of encouragement to strikeline organizer Jason Davis via jmdavisbctgm@gmail.com so he can share them with other workers; donating to their strike fund via Fundraiser by Ryan Hocke : BCTGM 100G membership assistance fund (gofundme.com); and/or or spreading the word by following BCTGM on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to share updates and following/using the hashtag #IngredionStrike 

 

Apply to serve on the Johnson County Juvenile Justice and Youth Development Policy Board, Case Management Advisory Board, Food Policy Council, or Compensation Commission via https://www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/vacancies 

 

Nominate an individual, business, or organization that has “positively impacted human rights either locally or abroad” for the Iowa City Human Rights Commission’s Annual Human Rights Awards via https://www.iowa-city.org/Forms/humanrightsawards.  

 

Share your abortion story via Iowa Abortion Access Fund by filling out the interest form at tinyurl.com/abortionstoryseries. 

 

Order breakfast treats, cookies, and/or a lunch box from Horizons, A Family Service Alliance via Lunchbox Your Way! – Horizons (horizonsfamily.org) “and help a homebound senior age in place longer, healthier, and more affordably” 

 

Sign up to help The Lena Project fill their Chalk The Walk square with a response to Amanda Gorman’s Prompt for the Planet. Supplies by emailing triciawindschitl.lenaproject@gmail.com. They say “small stipend included.”  

 

 Gain “insight into Black history, white privilege and what to do to be actively anti-racist” from 1-4pm any day this week by signing up at How To Understand White Privilege and Be Actively Anti-Racist Tickets, Mon 27 Dec 2021 at 19:00 | Eventbrite  

 

Sign up as a virtual volunteer for Corridor Community Action Network! Help with our Instagram, Twitter, or Facebooks accounts (literally just checking and sharing other pages’ posts) or our email list, write weekly legislative updates or other posts, review city council/county board/school board agendas (even just your own town/district) for potential calls to action, email potential sponsors, send organizational emails, or help with grant writing. Email director@corridorcan.com and tell us how you would like to get involved!   

 

Buy a Repros For Iowa “Krusty Kim” shirt for $30 by messaging Crafty Babes Co.  and a portion of the proceeds will directly benefit Emma Goldman Clinic  (through August 25) 

 

*Meaningful Employment Alert* 

Agape Café is seeking a co-director for a paid ($17/hour to start) position working 30-40 hours per month to help them “not only continue serving breakfast every week, but to flourish as an organization” Email agapebreakfast@gmail for a full job description or stop in at the Agape Café, 26 E Market Street, Iowa City, 52245, on a Wednesday morning between 6:30am and 10am. Ask for Jenny Britton.  

 

Mobile Community Clothing Closet Update!

Clothing service has been a big success, with over *200* served already! We are still accepting donations, which can be dropped off at Iowa City Fab Lab (870 S. Capitol St- ring the bell) between 9 am and 5 pm on weekdays or at the East side Iowa City drop-off lcoation (17 Goldfinch Circle- put items on the porch where they will be hidden from street view by the bushes) any time. If these options don’t work, you can also email director@corridorcan.com to make pick-up/drop-off arrangements.  

 

Other ways you can help us sustain service include:  

*Volunteering to assist with events as a driver (33 foot RV) or shopping assistant (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050a4ca9ab2caaff2-potential). We *really* need drivers, especially with weekend availability!!  Drivers do need to be approved by our insurance company before their first volunteer day, so please send us your DOB, DL number, and expiration date to director@corridorcan.com prior to signing up for events.  

*Buying a limited edition “DRESS PEOPLE WHERE THEY’RE AT” #CCANClothesCruise shirt via https://www.rayguncustom.com/…/dress-people-where…  to support our free mobile clothing closet. This site will be pulled soon, so get yours while you still can! 

*Arranging to host a summer clothing drive (or become a long-term drop-off location!) for the free mobile clothing closet (maybe at your place of work?) by emailing director@corridorcan.com.  #CCANClothesCruise #ClothingDrive   

*Volunteering as a route coordinator, volunteer coordinator, and/or fundraising assistant by emailing director@corridorcan.com   

*Donating your extra hooks, racks, hangers, bins, and other improvement/organizational supplies by dropping them off at Iowa City Fab Lab (870 S. Capitol St, IC) between 9 am and 5 pm on weekdays or emailing director@corridorcan.com.   

*Hosting a fundraiser for us! Gas, insurance, parking, and other maintenance expenses are ongoing and our windshield needs repaired. Email director@corridorcan.com 

*Donating needed items by ordering from our Amazon Wishlist at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/B8MQROFR18WR.   

*Sending financial contributions to Corridor Community Action Network, C/O Iowa City Fab Lab, 870 S. Capitol St, Iowa City, IA 52240, Venmo at corridorcan, CashApp at $CorridorCAN, Paypal at paypal.me/CorridorCAN, or https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-fund-a-free-mobile-clothing-closet?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf%20share-flow-1&fbclid=IwAR2HvFDdbNzE9xbKAAgPlkCUqeF1DfAnPd5z8jK_jjlcYA60a3fY8JWtPaA This service will involve ongoing expenses.  

* Letting us know what locations you think we should add to our popup routes!  

*Getting your business or institution to sponsor #CCANClothesCruise and having your logo included in promotional materials and eventually on the vehicle itself. Email director@corridorcan.com  

 

The Mobile Clothing Closet simultaneously addresses an unmet need for free clothing resources in the corridor and the high volume of textiles that enter our landfill every year, much of which we can re-route to those in need.  For more info on #CCANClothesCruise, check out  

We would like to give a huge thank you to our individual donors, our sponsors GreenState Credit Union, North Liberty City Government, MidWestOne Bank, Hills Bank and Trust Company, Veridian Credit Union, Town Square Family Foot Care, Thompson & Co Salon Parlor, ReUnion Brewery, and The Accell Foundation; our supporters Sidekick Coffee & Books, Airport National Golf Course, Maestro Empanadas, RAYGUNshirts, Applebee’s Grill + Bar, Aroma Artisan Pizza, Textiles, Renee’s Ceramic Cafe, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Hudson’s, Big Grove Brewery, The Map Room, Speedeezz Indoor Karting, Kae Apothecary Brass Ring Coffee, Monica’s, Shop Iowa, Molly’s Cupcakes Iowa City, Iowa City Downtown District, Players, Andrew’s Bar Exam, The Chocolate Haus, Prairie Kitchen StoreVue Rooftop, WOOFABLES, AOK Photography, Cedar Ridge Wine & Distillary, Quinton’s Bar & Deli Coralville, CHOMP Delivery, Tru Salon, Short’s Marion, Iowa City Fab Lab, Cielo Goods, Collins Community Credit Union, The Savvy Boutique, Texas Roadhouse Coralville, Fortuna Gaming Cafe; and everyone who has participated in the fundraisers we’ve held to date. We couldn’t have made it this far without you!  

Learn more about CCAN and the work we do by watching this video from the North Liberty Public Library- Corridor Community Action Network – YouTube 

 

Categories
Weekly Action

Weekly Action | 8/3/22-8/7/22

Wednesday, 08/03 

9 am: Johnson County Board of Supervisors Work Session- 2nd Floor Boardroom, Johnson County Administration Building  (913 South Dubuque Street, IC)  

Agenda Link: 2022/08/03 09:00 AM Board of Supervisors Work Session – Web Outline – Johnson County, Iowa (iqm2.com)  

5-9 pm: Community Giveback day for Shelter House Iowa City at ReUnion Brewery  

Facebook Link: https://fb.me/e/3yZIAuiPc  

6 pm: Marion Civil Rights Commission Meeting- City Hall (1225 6th Avenue) 

Agenda Link: City of Marion – Meeting Information (civicweb.net)  

Read “Not Up for Debate: LGBTQ People Need and Deserve Tailored Sexual and Reproductive Health Care” 

Thursday, 08/04 

Call the Emma Goldman Clinic to ask if they need escorts for clinic! This starts at 7 am (319) 337-2111 

8:30 am: Suicide Prevention Webinar Series/How Collaborative Safety Planning Can Help Save Lives 

Web Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cR7pq_LYSgKODQ-Rco5DMQ?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#/registration  

9 am: Johnson County Board of Supervisors Meeting- 2nd Floor Boardroom, Johnson County Administration Building  (913 South Dubuque Street, IC)  

Agenda Link: 2022/08/04 09:00 AM Board of Supervisors Formal Meeting – Web Outline – Johnson County, Iowa (iqm2.com)  

Dinner needed (6 adults) at Bird House Hospice Home of Johnson County by 5 

Web Link: https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/3g4www 

2:30-5:30 pm: Volunteers needed at Eastern Iowa Diaper Bank 

Facebook Link: (1) Facebook  

Contact Heiki at 319-364-8909 or email hwagner@ypniowa.org 

5 pm: One Volunteer is needed to attend the Johnson County REAP meeting on behalf of Iowa City Area Group of the Sierra Club. Please email jim_trepka@msn.com if you are able to attend. 

5—7:30 pm: Women United’s Power of the Purse  

Facebook Link: https://fb.me/e/260UO7ooT  

Web Link: secure.qgiv.com/for/uwoeci/event/850655  

5:30 pm: Marion City Council Formal Meeting- City Hall (1225 6th Avenue) 

Agenda Link: City of Marion – Meeting Type List (civicweb.net)  

6-7:30 pm: PROTECTING LGBTQ FAMILIES IN A POST-ROE WORLD 

Web Link: https://oneiowa.org/event/postroe/?emci=4fa0d33a-65fd-ec11-b47a-281878b83d8a&emdi=e5e5ec8f-66fd-ec11-b47a-281878b83d8a&ceid=3746059  

7 pm: Iowa City Truth & Reconciliation Commission Meeting- Emma J Harvat Hall in City Hall (410 E. Washington St) 

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cMIaaV6cTxGwOlWu2-hFHg   

Agenda Link: Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission | City of Iowa City (icgov.org)  

7 pm: Obvious Child Fundraiser for Iowa Jane Collective at Filmscene 

Facebook Link: https://fb.me/e/2vGRn70DK  

Web Link: tickets.icfilmscene.org/websales/pages/info.aspx 

7 pm: August Power Hour- Bird-dogging 

Facebook Link: https://fb.me/e/5J5XPWtQe  

Web Link: Meeting Registration – Zoom  

Friday, 08/05 

9 am-2 pm: Cedar Rapids: CPR & First Aid -IN PERSON ($40) 

Web Link: Cedar Rapids: CPR & First Aid -IN PERSON – Iowa Foster and Adoption 

10 am-4 pm: Volunteers needed at Central Furniture Rescue  

Facebook Link: Facebook  

Call (319) 382-2882 

11-5:30 pm: Coralville Public Library Book Sale  

Facebook Link: https://fb.me/e/ejlPRLbZx  

2-8 pm: Back To School Supply Drive at The Purpose Place in Iowa City  

Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=2222296894589580&set=a.1129292560556691  

6 pm: We Demand Reproductive Freedom Rally  

Facebook Link: https://fb.me/e/1G34Yxlrw  

Saturday, 08/06 

9 am-12 pm: Volunteers needed at Central Furniture Rescue  

Facebook Link: Facebook  

Call (319) 382-2882 

9:30 am: Dingleberry Dash  

Facebook Link: https://fb.me/e/2HhSjhrEy  

10 am-3 pm: Houses Into Homes Delivery Day  

Web Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4faaac2eabf9c70-houses  

12 pm: Lunch & Learn with Iowa Chapter Sierra Club  

Facebook Link: Iowa Chapter Sierra Club | Facebook  

1-3 pm: 6th-12th Grade Black youth and Black community members: JOIN Black Lives Matter at School-Iowa for Black History Saturday School every First Saturday of the month. Each month will feature a different topic and Black educator from Iowa. Registration is free: https://bit.ly/SatSchoolBLMASIowa. Allies who would like to sponsor prizes and resources for Saturday School with BLM at School-Iowa can reach out to blmatschooliowa@gmail.com or donate to their CashApp: https://cash.app/$BLMatSchoolIowa 

4-7 pm: Volunteer hours at Iowa City Catholic Worker 

Call (515) 729-6482 to inquire 

Sunday, 08/07  

12-4 pm: Volunteer hours at Iowa City Catholic Worker 

Call (515) 729-6482 to inquire 

1-3 pm: Families Helping Families of Iowa Clothing Closet Work Day  

Web Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0845afaf23a6fe3-3rdquarter1  

6:30-8 pm: CCAN’s 3rd Birthday Party Picnic/Potluck  

Facebook Link: https://fb.me/e/1DPSw7PpV 

All Week  

Venmo @raneemhamad to help a local parent in need purchase a car. They are currently about $700 short.  

Sign up to help The Lena Project fill their Chalk The Walk square with a response to Amanda Gorman’s Prompt for the Planet. Supplies by emailing triciawindschitl.lenaproject@gmail.com. They say “small stipend included.”  

 Gain “insight into Black history, white privilege and what to do to be actively anti-racist” from 1-4pm any day this week by signing up at How To Understand White Privilege and Be Actively Anti-Racist Tickets, Mon 27 Dec 2021 at 19:00 | Eventbrite  

Donate school supplies to local families by dropping them off at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Iowa City by this Friday. 

Sign up as a virtual volunteer for Corridor Community Action Network! Help with our Instagram, Twitter, or Facebooks accounts (literally just checking and sharing other pages’ posts) or our email list, write weekly legislative updates or other posts, review city council/county board/school board agendas (even just your own town/district) for potential calls to action, email potential sponsors, send organizational emails, or help with grant writing. Email director@corridorcan.com and tell us how you would like to get involved!   

Buy a Repros For Iowa “Krusty Kim” shirt for $30 by messaging Crafty Babes Co.  and a portion of the proceeds will directly benefit Emma Goldman Clinic  (through August 25) 

TELL Senators Ernst and Grassley to support passage of the Respect for Marriage Act, which would codify marriage equality, via the easy form from One Iowa at https://oneiowaaction.org/action-alert-protect-marriage-equality/?fbclid=IwAR3oLChimP8IGNnqprlKM4W1UKp8u-YCieXcnkjXA8YxEweCuoqJK3j2XZQ 

Learn more about CCAN and the work we do by watching this video from the North Liberty Public Library- Corridor Community Action Network – YouTube 

Mobile Community Clothing Closet Update!

Clothing service has been a big success, with over *200* served already! We are still accepting donations, which can be dropped off at Iowa City Fab Lab (870 S. Capitol St- ring the bell) between 9 am and 5 pm on weekdays or at the East side Iowa City drop-off lcoation (17 Goldfinch Circle- put items on the porch where they will be hidden from street view by the bushes) any time. If these options don’t work, you can also email director@corridorcan.com to make pick-up/drop-off arrangements.  

Other ways you can help us sustain service include:  

*Volunteering to assist with events as a driver (33 foot RV) or shopping assistant (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050a4ca9ab2caaff2-potential). We *really* need drivers, especially with weekend availability!!  Drivers do need to be approved by our insurance company before their first volunteer day, so please send us your DOB, DL number, and expiration date to director@corridorcan.com prior to signing up for events.  

*Buying a limited edition “DRESS PEOPLE WHERE THEY’RE AT” #CCANClothesCruise shirt via https://www.rayguncustom.com/…/dress-people-where…  to support our free mobile clothing closet. This site will be pulled soon, so get yours while you still can! 

*Arranging to host a summer clothing drive (or become a long-term drop-off location!) for the free mobile clothing closet (maybe at your place of work?) by emailing director@corridorcan.com.  #CCANClothesCruise #ClothingDrive   

*Volunteering as a route coordinator, volunteer coordinator, and/or fundraising assistant by emailing director@corridorcan.com   

*Donating your extra hooks, racks, hangers, bins, and other improvement/organizational supplies by dropping them off at Iowa City Fab Lab (870 S. Capitol St, IC) between 9 am and 5 pm on weekdays or emailing director@corridorcan.com.   

*Hosting a fundraiser for us! Gas, insurance, parking, and other maintenance expenses are ongoing and our windshield needs repaired. Email director@corridorcan.com 

*Donating needed items by ordering from our Amazon Wishlist at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/B8MQROFR18WR….   

*Sending financial contributions to Corridor Community Action Network, C/O Iowa City Fab Lab, 870 S. Capitol St, Iowa City, IA 52240, Venmo at corridorcan, CashApp at $CorridorCAN, Paypal at paypal.me/CorridorCAN, or https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-fund-a-free-mobile-clothing-closet?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf%20share-flow-1&fbclid=IwAR2HvFDdbNzE9xbKAAgPlkCUqeF1DfAnPd5z8jK_jjlcYA60a3fY8JWtPaA This service will involve ongoing expenses.  

* Letting us know what locations you think we should add to our popup routes!  

*Getting your business or institution to sponsor #CCANClothesCruise and having your logo included in promotional materials and eventually on the vehicle itself. Email director@corridorcan.com  

The Mobile Clothing Closet simultaneously addresses an unmet need for free clothing resources in the corridor and the high volume of textiles that enter our landfill every year, much of which we can re-route to those in need.  For more info on #CCANClothesCruise, check out  

We would like to give a huge thank you to our individual donors, our sponsors GreenState Credit Union, North Liberty City Government, MidWestOne Bank, Hills Bank and Trust Company, Veridian Credit Union, Town Square Family Foot Care, Thompson & Co Salon Parlor, ReUnion Brewery, and The Accell Foundation; our supporters Sidekick Coffee & Books, Airport National Golf Course, Maestro Empanadas, RAYGUNshirts, Applebee’s Grill + Bar, Aroma Artisan Pizza, Textiles, Renee’s Ceramic Cafe, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Hudson’s, Big Grove Brewery, The Map Room, Speedeezz Indoor Karting, Kae Apothecary Brass Ring Coffee, Monica’s, Shop Iowa, Molly’s Cupcakes Iowa City, Iowa City Downtown District, Players, Andrew’s Bar Exam, The Chocolate Haus, Prairie Kitchen StoreVue Rooftop, WOOFABLES, AOK Photography, Cedar Ridge Wine & Distillary, Quinton’s Bar & Deli Coralville, CHOMP Delivery, Tru Salon, Short’s Marion, Iowa City Fab Lab, Cielo Goods, Collins Community Credit Union, The Savvy Boutique, Texas Roadhouse Coralville, Fortuna Gaming Cafe; and everyone who has participated in the fundraisers we’ve held to date. We couldn’t have made it this far without you!  

Categories
Weekly Action

Weekly Action | 2/28/22 – 3/6/22

Tuesday, 03/01 

All Day- Young People Address the Nation

9 am-5 pm: Provost’s Global Forum “Teaching Anne Frank” Panel Discussions- Old Capitol Museum, Senate Chamber, 21 Old Capitol, the University of Iowa

9:30 am: LGBTQ Day on The Hill 2022  

12-1 pm: Truth Tuesday Protest Hinson’s Failure on Infrastructure- Corner of 8th Ave & 2nd Street SE, CR 

4 pm: Iowa City Council Work Session– The Center Assembly Room (28 Linn St)  
View the agenda. 

4 pm: Taco Tuesday for Critter Crusaders 
Order here –  Enter code VH49AEM 

4 pm: Marion City Council Meeting- City Hall (1225 6th Ave) 
View the agenda.  
Zoom *Viewing Only* Meeting ID#: 885 9397 6056  
Action: Speak up during public commentary to insist that all future meetings be held in a hybrid format that allows for full participation via Zoom.  

5-8 pm: Community Night At Vue Rooftop- Iowa City Autism Community 

5:30 pm: Cedar Rapids CSD School Improvement Advisory Committee Meeting- Educational Leadership and Support Center Cedar D Conference Room (2500 Edgewood Rd NW)
View the agenda.

6 pm: Iowa City Council Formal Meeting– The Center Assembly Room (28 Linn St)  
Dial In: (312) 626-6799 and entering the meeting ID 853 3447 6795 
View the agenda 

6 pm: Iowa City CSD School Board Special Meeting- Educational Services Center – Room 142 A (1725 N. Dodge Street)- They will be discussing masking requirements.
View the agenda. 

6-8:30 pm: 2022 Cedar Valley Community Conservation Workshop  

7 pm: Tiffin City Council Meeting- City Hall (300 Railroad St)  
View the agenda.
Action: Speak up during public commentary to insist all future meetings be held in a hybrid format that allows for participation via Zoom.   

Wednesday, 03/02 

9 am: Johnson County Board of Supervisors Work Session- 2nd Floor Boardroom, Johnson County Administration Building (913 South Dubuque Street, IC) 
View the agenda. 

11:05-11:55 am: Confronting Systemic Racism From Within- Lunch Time Reflections 

4-10 pm: Shelter House-Iowa City Community Night at Short’s Eastside  

4:30 pm: Cedar Rapids CSD Instructional Materials Reconsideration Committee Meeting- Educational Leadership and Support Center Cedar B/C Conference Rooms (2500 Edgewood Rd NW) 
View the agenda.
Action: Speak up during public commentary to tell the Board NOT to ban Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. Can’t make it? Contact the school board ahead of time.  

5:30-7 pm: Joel Barkan Memorial Lecture – LET ME BE MYSELF:  Teaching Anne Frank in the 21st Century 

6 pm: Marion Civil Rights Commission Meeting- City Hall (1225 6th Ave)
View the agenda.

6-8 pm: Equality Act Phone Bank to Iowans 

8-9 pm: Orientation for Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parents: ONLINE or phone

Thursday, 03/03 

9 am: Johnson County Board of Supervisors Meeting- 2nd Floor Boardroom, Johnson County Administration Building (913 South Dubuque Street, IC)  
View the agenda.

11:15 am-2:45 pm: Campus Recreation & Wellness Center Blood Drive-CRWC Room E145 (309 S Madison St, IC) 

Web Link:  

2:30pm: Cedar Rapids CSD Negotiation Session with Cedar Rapids Custodian and Maintenance Association – Custodians- Educational Leadership and Support Center Cedar Metro Conference Room (2500 Edgewood Rd NW)
View the agenda.   

5:30 pm: Marion City Council Meeting
View the agenda.  

5:30-7 pm: 100+ Women Who Care Q1 Giving Event 

7 pm: Progress Iowa Power Hour 

7 pm: Iowa City Truth & Reconcilation Commission Meeting- Emma Harvat Hall, City Hall (410 E. Washington St)
View the agenda.

7 pm: Igniting Change One Wall at a Time — An Obermann Conversation 

7-8:15pm: LWVJC – Are We a United States? Perpetual Tensions in Our Constitutional System

The Quarter Barrel Arcade & Brewery releases a new Vienna style lager, named Sargey Pants and a portion of all sales will benefit Last Hope Animal Rescue.  

Friday, 03/04 

10-11 am: Understanding The Parental Rights Movement: A Conversation with Chelsea Gonzalez  

12 pm: Lunch & Learn with Iowa Chapter of the Sierra Club on Facebook Live

12 pm: Intersections/Crossroads | The Most Important Climate Action is Talking About It  

1-2 pm: Volunteers needed at Cougar Corner Food Pantry at Kennedy High School   

2:30-5 pm: Street Teams Disaster Response Training with United Way of East Central Iowa 

4 pm: FREE: Equalitea Sour Ale Tapping Party & DVIP Fundraiser  

Saturday, 03/05 

7 am-1 pm: Pancake Day for CommUnity ($7 for adults, $3 for children 10 and under-curbside pickup available!) 
Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities available! Please contact Julia with interest. 

8 am-12 pm: Friends of the Library (Solon Public Library) Book Sale 

8:30-11 am: Street Teams Disaster Response Training with United Way of East Central Iowa 

11 am-1 pm: Equality Act Phone Bank to Iowans 

11 am-4 pm: Mobile Closet Volunteer Workshop Day– Seasonal Flip & Organization  

12 pm: Intersections/Crossroads | The Most Important Climate Action is Talking About It  

12-4 pm: Catherine Mcauley Center Housing Move-In volunteers needed 

4-7 pm: Volunteer Hours at Iowa City Catholic Worker 

Call (515) 729-6482 to inquire 

Sunday, 03/06  

Iowa City Catholic Worker needs a meal for about 50 people by 11 am.

10 am-2 pm: Houses Into Homes Delivery Day volunteers needed

1-3 pm for 6th-12th Grade Black youth and Black community members: Black Lives Matter at School-Iowa for Black History Saturday School, featuring a different topic and Black educator from Iowa each month

Allies who would like to sponsor prizes and resources for Saturday School with BLM at School-Iowa can reach out or donate to their CashApp. 

8-9 pm: Orientation for Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parents: ONLINE or phone 

12-4 pm: Volunteer Hours at Iowa City Catholic Worker 
Call (515) 729-6482 to inquire 

All Week  

CCAN Updates

Volunteer as a gardener or a CCAN Community Garden Ambassador

Email us with the community plots that would be most convenient for you to work. Garden Ambassadors will take a lead role at a site, coordinating volunteers and necessary tasks.

Volunteers take what they need for their households and the remainder is donated to local organizations such as Table To Table, Iowa City Mutual Aid Collective, and Corridor Community Action Network.  

Sign Up As A Virtual Volunteer

Help with our Instagram, Twitter, or Facebooks accounts (literally just checking and sharing other pages’ posts), write weekly legislative updates or other posts, review city council/county board/school board agendas (even just your own town/district) for potential calls to action, email potential sponsors, send organizational emails, or help with grant writing. Email us and tell us how you would like to get involved!  

Learn More About CCAN

Get a better understanding of CCAN and the work we do by watching this video from the North Liberty Public Library.

Mobile Community Clothing Closet Update!

Clothing service has been a big success, with over *191* served already! As we get ready to season-flip for spring, you can still drop items off at Iowa City Fab Lab (870 S. Capitol St- ring the bell) between 9 am and 5 pm on weekdays or at the new drop off location on the East side of Iowa City (17 Goldfinch Circle- put items on the porch where they will be hidden from street view by the bushes) any time. If these options don’t work, you can also email us to make pick-up/drop-off arrangements.  

Other ways you can help us sustain service include:  

  • Volunteer to assist with events as a driver (33 foot RV) or shopping assistant. We *really* need drivers, especially with weekend availability!!  Drivers do need to be approved by our insurance company before their first volunteer day, so please email us your DOB, DL number, and expiration date tprior to signing up for events.  
  • Buy a limited edition “DRESS PEOPLE WHERE THEY’RE AT” #CCANClothesCruise shirt to support our free mobile clothing closet. This site will be pulled soon, so get yours while you still can! 
  • Host a spring clothing drive (or become a long-term drop-off location!) for the free mobile clothing closet (maybe at your place of work?) by emailing us.
  • Volunteer as a route coordinator, volunteer coordinator, and/or fundraising assistant by emailing us  
  • Donate your extra hooks, racks, hangers, bins, and other improvement/organizational supplies by dropping them off at Iowa City Fab Lab (870 S. Capitol St, IC) between 9 am and 5 pm on weekdays or email us.   
  • Host a fundraiser for us! Gas, insurance, parking, and other maintenance expenses will be ongoing and our windshield needs repaired. Email us
  • Donate needed items by ordering from our newly updated Amazon Wishlist.  We quickly run out of new socks, gloves, and ponchos and are always low on snow boots (all sizes) and large/extra large coats.  
  • Send financial contributions to:
    • Corridor Community Action Network, C/O Iowa City Fab Lab, 870 S. Capitol St, Iowa City, IA 52240
    • Venmo at corridorcan
    • CashApp at $CorridorCAN
    • Paypal
    • GoFundMe
    • This service will involve ongoing expenses, so monetary donations are crucial.  
  • Let us know what locations you think we should add to our popup routes!  
  • Join our Auction Group for the chance to win some great items from local businesses and support our efforts to establish this service in the Corridor! Watch for clothing, tea items, and gift cards to be posted this week! 
  • Sponsor #CCANClothesCruise with your business or institution and having your logo included in promotional materials and eventually on the vehicle itself. Email us. 

The Mobile Clothing Closet simultaneously addresses an unmet need for free clothing resources in the corridor and the high volume of textiles that enter our landfill every year, much of which we can re-route to those in need.  Find more info on #CCANClothesCruise. 

We would like to give a huge thank you to our individual donors, our sponsors GreenState Credit Union, North Liberty City Government, MidWestOne Bank, Hills Bank and Trust Company, Veridian Credit Union, Town Square Family Foot Care, Thompson & Co Salon Parlor, ReUnion Brewery, and The Accell Foundation; our supporters Sidekick Coffee & Books, Airport National Golf Course, Maestro Empanadas, RAYGUNshirts, Applebee’s Grill + Bar, Aroma Artisan Pizza, Textiles, Renee’s Ceramic Cafe, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Hudson’s, Big Grove Brewery, The Map Room, Speedeezz Indoor Karting, Kae Apothecary Brass Ring Coffee, Monica’s, Shop Iowa, Molly’s Cupcakes Iowa City, Iowa City Downtown District, Players, Andrew’s Bar Exam, The Chocolate Haus, Prairie Kitchen StoreVue Rooftop, WOOFABLES, AOK Photography, Cedar Ridge Wine & Distillary, Quinton’s Bar & Deli Coralville, CHOMP Delivery, Tru Salon, Short’s Marion, Iowa City Fab Lab, Cielo Goods, Collins Community Credit Union; and everyone who has participated in the fundraisers we’ve held to date. We couldn’t have made it this far without you!  

Categories
Weekly Action

Weekly Action | 02/23/22-02/27/22

Thursday, 02/24 

9 am: Johnson County Board of Supervisors Meeting- Johnson County Administration Building (913 South Dubuque Street, IC) 
View the agenda.

11:05-11:55 am: Confronting Systemic Racism from Within: Lunch Hour Reflections  

12 pm: The Only One: Black History Month presentation from the African American Museum of Iowa  

12 pm: Building Decarbonization 

2:30 pm: Cedar Rapids Community School District Negotiating Session with Local Union #497 (Food & Nutrition)- Educational Leadership and Support Center (2500 Edgewood Rd NW) Metro Conference Room 
View the agenda.

3:30-6:30 pm: Open House at Table to Table  

5:30 pm: REFORMer Virtual Townhall with Reform Alliance  

7 pm: Iowa Environmental Council’s Environment Mixology  

Friday, 02/25 

12 pm: Lunch & Learn with Iowa Chapter of the Sierra Club on Facebook Live

12-2 pm: Outreach and Engagement (In Harm Reduction Work)  

1-2 pm: Kennedy High School Food Pantry Volunteers Needed  

4 pm: Cedar Rapids Community School District Negotiation Session with Teamsters Local 238 (Bus Drivers) Educational Leadership and Support Center (2500 Edgewood Rd NW) Metro Conference Room 
View the agenda.

Saturday, 02/26 

9:30-11 am: Legislative Forum on Environmental Issues 

11 am-1 pm: Equality Act Phonebank  

12-4 pm: Catherine McCauley Center Move-In Volunteers Needed  

2 pm: Dr. Martin Luther King Youth Summit  

4 pm: Sustainability Circles with Iowa Renewable Energy Association

4-7 pm: Iowa City Catholic Worker open volunteer hours 
Call (515) 729-6482 to inquire 

Sunday, 02/27 

10 am-2 pm: Houses Into Homes Delivery Day 

12-4 pm: Iowa City Catholic Worker Open Volunteer Hours 
Call (515) 729-6482 to inquire  

2 pm: CCAN-Connect, Corridor Networking Meeting  
Organization Representatives, please email for the registration link.  

7 pm: “Know it All” Trivia Night w/ Unbroken Chain 

8-9 pm: Orientation for Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parents: ONLINE or phone 

9-10 pm: A Candid Conversation about Systemic Racism for ALL  

All Week 

  • Ronald McDonald House in Iowa City needs meals Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday.
  • Houses Into Homes needs help with projects such as sorting and laundering linens, creating kitchen bundles (silverware, tableware, bakeware/pots and pans), helping organize incoming donations, and refurbishing furniture Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. 
  • Shelter House- Iowa City needs help sorting books for their upcoming book sale fundraiser Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. 
  • Gain insight into Black history, white privilege and what to do to be actively anti-racist from 1-4pm any day this week. (Click “View Details”, then “Select a different date” on the right-hand side to see all options)
  • Apply to serve on the Iowa City Community Police Review Board. Board members investigate complaints filed against Iowa City Police Officers and make recommendations regarding police policy. 
  • Tell the UI Food Pantry which types of food items you would like to see added to the pantry. 
  • Get your hair cut/colored/serviced at Honeybee Hair Parlor and $1 will be donated to Shelter House- Iowa City. 
  • Contact Senator Grassley and encourage him to support passage of The Violence Against Women Act, which includes important enhancements for survivors of domestic & sexual violence. Follow Domestic Violence Intervention Program to stay up to date on its progress.  
  • Buy a Gourmet Ham & Cheese sandwich from Milio’s and a portion of your purchase will be donated to Table to Table. 
  • Buy a Shamrock Shake or OREO Shamrock McFlurry from McDonald’s and .25 from each one will benefit Ronald McDonald House. 
  • Donate Black hair care products to shelters and food banks in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Corridor via drop-off locations at Christina’s Unity Beauty Supply or JD Beauty Supply in Iowa City or at Wilson Middle School in Cedar Rapids. You can also make a monetary donation. This drive goes through February. 
  • University of Iowa EmployeesAPPLY for a position on a Campus Charter Committee. Several have vacancies, including Campus Planning; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Family Issues; Sustainability; Safety & Security (which our Director currently chairs); and more.
  • Parents/Caregivers of youth under the age of 24 with a mental health disorder: Take Please Pass The Love’s survey to tell them how they can best “elevate and support parents, caregivers, and families.” 

CCAN Updates

Sign Up As A Virtual Volunteer

Help with our Instagram, Twitter, or Facebooks accounts (literally just checking and sharing other pages’ posts), write weekly legislative updates or other posts, review city council/county board/school board agendas (even just your own town/district) for potential calls to action, email potential sponsors, send organizational emails, or help with grant writing. Email us and tell us how you would like to get involved!  

Learn More About CCAN

Get a better understanding of CCAN and the work we do by watching this video from the North Liberty Public Library.

Mobile Community Clothing Closet Update!

Clothing service has been a big success, with over *180* served already!  However, some items go fast and we could really use some help restocking, especially winter coats (particularly men’s size L and 3XL) and other heavy outerwear, men’s size 15 shoes, socks, gloves, and long underwear! You can drop items off at Iowa City Fab Lab (870 S. Capitol St) between 9 am and 5 pm on weekdays or email director@corridorcan.com to make pick-up/drop-off arrangements.  

Other ways you can help us sustain service include:  

  • Volunteer to assist with events as a driver (33 foot RV) or shopping assistant. We *really* need drivers, especially with weekend availability!!  Drivers do need to be approved by our insurance company before their first volunteer day, so please email us your DOB, DL number, and expiration date tprior to signing up for events.  
  • Buy a limited edition “DRESS PEOPLE WHERE THEY’RE AT” #CCANClothesCruise shirt to support our free mobile clothing closet. This site will be pulled soon, so get yours while you still can! 
  • Host a winter gear/clothing drive (or become a long-term drop-off location!) for the free mobile clothing closet (maybe at your place of work?) by email. We tend to get close to emptied out at each event, so this will be an ongoing need.
  • Volunteer as a route coordinator, volunteer coordinator, and/or fundraising assistant by emailing us  
  • Donate your extra hooks, racks, hangers, bins, and other improvement/organizational supplies by dropping them off at Iowa City Fab Lab (870 S. Capitol St, IC) between 9 am and 5 pm on weekdays or email us.   
  • Host a fundraiser for us! Gas, insurance, parking, and other maintenance expenses will be ongoing and our windshield needs repaired. Email us
  • Donate needed items by ordering from our Amazon Wishlist.  We quickly run out of new socks, gloves, and ponchos and are always low on snow boots (all sizes) and large/extra large coats.  
  • Send financial contributions to:
    • Corridor Community Action Network, C/O Iowa City Fab Lab, 870 S. Capitol St, Iowa City, IA 52240
    • Venmo at corridorcan
    • CashApp at $CorridorCAN
    • Paypal
    • GoFundMe
    • This service will involve ongoing expenses, so monetary donations are crucial.  
  • Let us know what locations you think we should add to our popup routes!  
  • Join our Auction Group for the chance to win some great items from local businesses and support our efforts to establish this service in the Corridor! Watch for clothing, tea items, and gift cards to be posted this week! 
  • Sponsor #CCANClothesCruise with your business or institution and having your logo included in promotional materials and eventually on the vehicle itself. Email us. 

The Mobile Clothing Closet simultaneously addresses an unmet need for free clothing resources in the corridor and the high volume of textiles that enter our landfill every year, much of which we can re-route to those in need.  Find more info on #CCANClothesCruise.

We would like to give a huge thank you to our individual donors, our sponsors GreenState Credit Union, North Liberty City Government, MidWestOne Bank, Hills Bank and Trust Company, Veridian Credit Union, Town Square Family Foot Care, Thompson & Co Salon Parlor, ReUnion Brewery, and The Accell Foundation; our supporters Sidekick Coffee & Books, Airport National Golf Course, Maestro Empanadas, RAYGUNshirts, Applebee’s Grill + Bar, Aroma Artisan Pizza, Textiles, Renee’s Ceramic Cafe, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Hudson’s, Big Grove Brewery, The Map Room, Speedeezz Indoor Karting, Kae Apothecary Brass Ring Coffee, Monica’s, Shop Iowa, Molly’s Cupcakes Iowa City, Iowa City Downtown District, Players, Andrew’s Bar Exam, The Chocolate Haus, Prairie Kitchen StoreVue Rooftop, WOOFABLES, AOK Photography, Cedar Ridge Wine & Distillary, Quinton’s Bar & Deli Coralville, CHOMP Delivery, Tru Salon, Short’s Marion, Iowa City Fab Lab, Cielo Goods, Collins Community Credit Union; and everyone who has participated in the fundraisers we’ve held to date. We couldn’t have made it this far without you!  

 

Categories
Weekly Action

Weekly Action | 2/14/22-2/20/22

Monday, 2/14 

7 am-5 pm: Buy Valentine’s Day succulents from Iowa Humane Alliance (6540 6th St, SW CR) and “your $10 gift purchase will share the love, helping animals through lifesaving spay and neuter programs.” 

3:30-6 pm: Open Volunteer Times at North Liberty Community Pantry  

4:30 pm: Cedar Rapids Community School District School Board Meeting/Work Session- Educational Leadership & Support Center- Board Room 
View the a
genda. 
Action: Speak up during public commentary to insist future board meetings be held in a hybrid format that allows full participation over Zoom.  

Tuesday, 2/15 

12-1 pm: Truth Tuesday Protest: Protect Public Education 

12:20-2:20 pm: The Intersection of Race, Disability, Mental Health, & the School to Prison Pipeline. Email Dina to sign-up.

1 pm: Johnson County Board of Supervisors Department Heads and Elected Officials Meeting– 2nd Floor Boardroom Johnson County Administration Building (913 South Dubuque St)  
View the agenda.   

2 pm: The Self Advocacy Movement: A Civil Rights Movement for People with Disabilities   

2:30-3:30 pm: Kennedy High School Food Pantry Volunteers needed 

4 pm: Iowa City Council Work Session- The Center – Assembly Room (28 S. Linn Street)  
View the agenda.  

4 pm: Iowa City Community School District Education Committee Meeting- Grant Elementary School Library (1000 Centro Way, North Liberty)
View the agenda.  

4 pm: Marion City Council Work Session- City Hall (1225 6th Ave) 
View the agenda.
Zoom Meeting ID# 843 0245 2778 (Viewing only)  

5:30-7:30 pm: 13th Documentary: Virtual Watch Party

6 pm: Iowa City City Council Formal Meeting The Center – Assembly Room (28 S. Linn St)
Dial In: (312) 626-6799 and entering the meeting ID 849 0538 2040  
View the a
genda.  

7 pm: Tiffin City Council Meeting- City Hall (300 Railroad St) 
View the a
genda. 
Action: Speak up during public commentary to insist future meetings be held in a hybrid format that allows full participation via Zoom.  

Wednesday, 2/16 

9 am: Johnson County Board of Supervisors Work Session  

View the agenda. 

11:45am-12:45pm: Lunch & Learn: GuideLink Center An Innovative Approach to Mental Health and Substance Use Care   

12 pm: Human Rights & Climate Change: Evolution of Science & Policy 

3-4 pm: Constructing Civic Dialogs Series: We Keep Us Safe 

3-4:15 pm: Political Power and the Common Good: Why Climate Action is Hard 

5 pm: ‘Iowa is Better Than This’ statewide lament of Iowa’s discriminatory legislation- Iowa City 
Register for the Zoom.
Register for the in-person event

5:30 pm: Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission Monthly Meeting– Collins Conference Room, City Hall  

6-8 pm: Equality Act Phonebank to Iowans 

6:30-8 pm: SURJ Book Group with Beloved Community Initiative 
Email to receive connection information.

7-8 pm: NARAL Reproductive Freedom National Mobilization Team 1:1 Conversation Training  

7 pm: North Linn Community School District School Board Meeting- North Linn District Office (3033 Lynx Drive, Troy Mills) 
View the agenda.  
Action: Speak up during public commentary to insist all future meetings be held in a hybrid format that allows full participation via Zoom.  

8-9 pm: Orientation for Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parents: ONLINE or phone 

Thursday, 02/17 

9 am: Johnson County Board of Superviors Formal Meeting 
View the a
genda. 

11:05-11:55 am: Confronting Systemic Racism from Within: Join our Lunch Hour Reflections

1-1:45 pm: Blood Drive at GreenState Credit Union  in North Liberty 

4-5:30 pm: Let’s Talk… Conversations on Race, Equity, & Belonging 

5:30pm: Marion City Council Meeting  
View the agenda. 
Action: Speak up during public commentary to insist all future meetings allow for full accessibility through Zoom.  

6-8 pm: Black History Month as African Liberation

7 pm: Iowa City Truth & Reconcilliation Committee MeetingEmma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall (410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City) 
View the agenda.   

Friday, 02/18 

12 pm: Lunch & Learn with Iowa Chapter Sierra Club on Facebook Live

3:30-5:30 pm: Fridays for Future Climate Strike outside the Alliant Tower in downtown CR 

Saturday, 02/19 

9 am-3 pm: LGBTQ Health and Wellness Conference 2022

12-3 pm: Catherine McAuley Center Move-In Volunteers needed  

4 pm: Iowa City Mutual Aid Collective Monthly Chat

4-7 pm: Iowa City Catholic Worker Volunteer Hours 

Call (515) 729-6482 to inquire.

Sunday, 02/20  

11 am-12:30 pm: Blood Drive at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, IC

11 am-1 pm: Equality Act Phonebank to Iowans

12-4 pm: Iowa City Catholic Worker Volunteer Hours 
Call (515) 729-6482 to inquire  

8-9 pm: Orientation for Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parents: ONLINE or phone 

All Week 

 Legislative Action This Week

  • Contact Senator Grassley and encourage him to support passage of The Violence Against Women Act, which includes important enhancements for survivors of domestic & sexual violence. Follow Domestic Violence Intervention Program to stay up to date on its progress.   
  • Use One Iowa Action’s easy form at to tell your Senator to vote no on SF2205, which “was recently amended to remove the well defined ‘obscenity’ standard to an undefined ‘sexually explicit’ standard. That means that books with any sexual language whatsoever may be opt in only, throwing the ability of schools to teach comprehensive sexual education into question, and preventing students from checking literary classics out of the library.”  
  • Contact the Committee members for SSB 3134 and tell them not to support such restrictions to Iowa DNR and county conservation boards. Follow Bur Oak Land Trust for more information.  
  • Contact your State Representative and tell them to vote against the trans athletics ban, HF2309. Watch last week’s subcommitee meeting for more information.

    • CONTENT NOTE: This video contains explicit transphobia and repeated misgendering

CCAN Updates

Sign Up As A Virtual Volunteer

Help with our Instagram, Twitter, or Facebooks accounts (literally just checking and sharing other pages’ posts), write weekly legislative updates or other posts, review city council/county board/school board agendas (even just your own town/district) for potential calls to action, email potential sponsors, send organizational emails, or help with grant writing. Email us and tell us how you would like to get involved!  

Learn More About CCAN

Get a better understanding of CCAN and the work we do by watching this video from the North Liberty Public Library.

Mobile Community Clothing Closet Update!

Clothing service has been a big success, with over *180* served already!  However, some items go fast and we could really use some help restocking, especially winter coats (particularly men’s size L and 3XL) and other heavy outerwear, men’s size 15 shoes, socks, gloves, and long underwear! You can drop items off at Iowa City Fab Lab (870 S. Capitol St) between 9 am and 5 pm on weekdays or email director@corridorcan.com to make pick-up/drop-off arrangements.  

Other ways you can help us sustain service include:  

  • Volunteer to assist with events as a driver (33 foot RV) or shopping assistant. We *really* need drivers, especially with weekend availability!!  Drivers do need to be approved by our insurance company before their first volunteer day, so please email us your DOB, DL number, and expiration date tprior to signing up for events.  
  • Buy a limited edition “DRESS PEOPLE WHERE THEY’RE AT” #CCANClothesCruise shirt to support our free mobile clothing closet. This site will be pulled soon, so get yours while you still can! 
  • Host a winter gear/clothing drive (or become a long-term drop-off location!) for the free mobile clothing closet (maybe at your place of work?) by email. We tend to get close to emptied out at each event, so this will be an ongoing need.
  • Volunteer as a route coordinator, volunteer coordinator, and/or fundraising assistant by emailing us  
  • Donate your extra hooks, racks, hangers, bins, and other improvement/organizational supplies by dropping them off at Iowa City Fab Lab (870 S. Capitol St, IC) between 9 am and 5 pm on weekdays or email us.   
  • Host a fundraiser for us! Gas, insurance, parking, and other maintenance expenses will be ongoing and our windshield needs repaired. Email us
  • Donate needed items by ordering from our Amazon Wishlist.  We quickly run out of new socks, gloves, and ponchos and are always low on snow boots (all sizes) and large/extra large coats.  
  • Send financial contributions to:
    • Corridor Community Action Network, C/O Iowa City Fab Lab, 870 S. Capitol St, Iowa City, IA 52240
    • Venmo at corridorcan
    • CashApp at $CorridorCAN
    • Paypal
    • GoFundMe
    • This service will involve ongoing expenses, so monetary donations are crucial.  
  • Let us know what locations you think we should add to our popup routes!  
  • Join our Auction Group for the chance to win some great items from local businesses and support our efforts to establish this service in the Corridor! Watch for clothing, tea items, and gift cards to be posted this week! 
  • Sponsor #CCANClothesCruise with your business or institution and having your logo included in promotional materials and eventually on the vehicle itself. Email us. 

The Mobile Clothing Closet simultaneously addresses an unmet need for free clothing resources in the corridor and the high volume of textiles that enter our landfill every year, much of which we can re-route to those in need.  Find more info on #CCANClothesCruise.

We would like to give a huge thank you to our individual donors, our sponsors GreenState Credit Union, North Liberty City Government, MidWestOne Bank, Hills Bank and Trust Company, Veridian Credit Union, Town Square Family Foot Care, Thompson & Co Salon Parlor, ReUnion Brewery, and The Accell Foundation; our supporters Sidekick Coffee & Books, Airport National Golf Course, Maestro Empanadas, RAYGUNshirts, Applebee’s Grill + Bar, Aroma Artisan Pizza, Textiles, Renee’s Ceramic Cafe, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Hudson’s, Big Grove Brewery, The Map Room, Speedeezz Indoor Karting, Kae Apothecary Brass Ring Coffee, Monica’s, Shop Iowa, Molly’s Cupcakes Iowa City, Iowa City Downtown District, Players, Andrew’s Bar Exam, The Chocolate Haus, Prairie Kitchen StoreVue Rooftop, WOOFABLES, AOK Photography, Cedar Ridge Wine & Distillary, Quinton’s Bar & Deli Coralville, CHOMP Delivery, Tru Salon, Short’s Marion, Iowa City Fab Lab, Cielo Goods, Collins Community Credit Union; and everyone who has participated in the fundraisers we’ve held to date. We couldn’t have made it this far without you!  

Categories
Weekly Action

Weekly Action | 2/7/22-2/13/22

Monday, 02/07 

12 pm: MMI | Food Insecurity in Iowa  

12-2 pm: Crucial White Conversations: Ongoing Work/Practice/Accountability Group

3:30-5 pm: Iowa City Climate Action Commission Meeting- Emma J Harvat Hall (City Hall, 410 E. Washington St)  
View the a
genda. 

4 pm: Cedar Rapids Community School District Master Facility Plan Oversight Committee meeting- Educational Leadership & Support Center (2500 Edgewood Rd NW, Metro Conference Room) 
View the agenda.   

4:30 pm: Cedar Rapids Community School District Instructional Materials Reconsideration Committee meeting- Educational Leadership & Support Center (2500 Edgewood Rd NW, Metro Conference Room) 

View the agenda.    

5 pm: Linn-Marr Community School District School Board Meeting– Boardroom of the Learning Resource Center (2999 N 10th St, Marion) 
View the agenda. 
Action: Sign in upon arrival to speak up during public commentary and insist that all future meetings allow full participation via Zoom.  

 7 pm: West Branch City Council Meeting– CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS (110 N. POPLAR STREET) 
View the a
genda.  
Dial in phone number 1-312-626-6799 with Meeting ID 532 252 7574.  

Contact members of the subcommittee for  for HSB658, (which will meet on Tuesday, February 8, at 9:30 AM in Room 102). Demand that Iowa public schools be adequately funded at 5% growth. The House’s current bill has allocated is 2.5%, which is inadequate to meet the needs of public schools to adequately educate our public school children. Contact:

Tuesday, 02/08 

12-1 pm: Truth Tuesday: Protect Public Education Protest with Indivisible Iowa at the corner of 8th Ave & 2nd Street SE Cedar Rapids 

12 pm: Cedar Rapids City Council meeting  
View the agenda.  

12-1 pm: Question. Persuade. Refer. Suicide Prevention Training For – Ag Professionals & Producers 

1 pm: Legal Rights and Best Practices for Individuals Experiencing a Mental Health Crisis– Session 6 of the African American Conference on Disabilities  

5 pm: Iowa City Community School District School Board Work Session- Educational Services Center Room 142C (1725 N. Dodge Street) 
View the agenda.

5:30pm: Iowa City Community Police Review Board meeting- Emma J Harvat Hall (City Hall, 410 E. Washington St) 
View the agenda.

6 pm: Iowa City Community School District School Board Meeting- Educational Services Center Room 142C 
(1725 N. Dodge Street) 
View the a
genda.

6 pm: North Liberty City Council Meeting

6-8 pm: Modern Approaches to Helping Individuals & Families Impacted by Substance Abuse Disorders 

6-9:45 pm: Blood DriveMayflower Residence Hall North & South MPR (North Dubuque Street, IC)   

6:30 pm: Coralville City Council meeting- Council Chambers at City Hall (1512 7th Street) 

View the agenda.

Wednesday, 02/09 

9 am: Iowa Hunger Coalition’s Online Day of Action  

9 am: Johnson County Board of Supervisors Work Session 

10 am-12 pm: Diversity and Inclusion Conversation “Another Seat at the Table” 

11:30 am: Iowa City District-Wide Parents’ Organization February Meeting: ICCSD Online Overview 

12 pm: Facebook Live #FreeThemAll Event with American Friends Service Committee

12-1 pm: Make It Ok Presentation 

6-8 pm: Equality Act Phone Bank to Iowans  

6:30-7:30 pm: Anti-Racist Educators Collaborative Group

8-9 pm: Orientation for Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parents: ONLINE or phone 

Thursday, 02/10 

11:05-11:55 am: Confronting Systemic Racism from Within: Join our Lunch Hour Reflections  

5:30 pm: Johnson County Board of Supervisors Formal Meeting 

6:30-8:30 pm: Sacred Ground Film Based Dialogue Series with Beloved Community Initiative and Episcopal Diocese of Iowa

Friday, 02/11 

9-1 am: Make It Ok Ambassador Training 

10 am-12 pm: Harm Reduction Communication 

12 pm: Lunch & Learn with Iowa Chapter Sierra Club on Facebook Live  

12:00-1:15 pm: Stop the Bleed training with UIHC Trauma Service  

12:30-1 pm: Blood Drive MidWestOne Bank Lower Level Summerwill Room (102 S Clinton St, IC) 

Saturday, 02/12 

10 am-2 pm: Houses Into Homes Delivery Day

11 am-1 pm: Equality Act Phone Bank to Iowans    

4-7 pm: Open Volunteer Hours at Iowa City Catholic Worker House 
Call (515) 729-6482 to inquire 

Sunday, 02/13  

8-9 pm: Orientation for Prospective Foster/Adoptive Parents: ONLINE or phone  

12-4 pm: Open Volunteer Hours at Iowa City Catholic Worker House 
Call (515) 729-6482 to inquire 

3 pm: Embodying Antiracist Allyship: A Workshop for Non-Black Allies  

All Week 

CCAN Updates

Want to help CCAN this week?

Sign Up As A Virtual Volunteer

Help with our Instagram, Twitter, or Facebooks accounts (literally just checking and sharing other pages’ posts), write weekly legislative updates or other posts, review city council/county board/school board agendas (even just your own town/district) for potential calls to action, email potential sponsors, send organizational emails, or help with grant writing. Email us and tell us how you would like to get involved!  

Learn More About CCAN

Get a better understanding of CCAN and the work we do by watching this video from the North Liberty Public Library.

Mobile Community Clothing Closet Update

Clothing service has been a big success, with over *180* served already!  However, some items go fast and we could really use some help restocking, especially winter coats (particularly men’s size L and 3XL) and other heavy outerwear, men’s size 15 shoes, socks, gloves, and long underwear! You can drop items off at Iowa City Fab Lab (870 S. Capitol St) between 9 am and 5 pm on weekdays or email us to make pick-up/drop-off arrangements.  

 Other ways you can help us sustain service include:  

  • Volunteer to assist with events as a driver (33 foot RV) or shopping assistant. We *really* need drivers, especially with weekend availability!!  Drivers do need to be approved by our insurance company before their first volunteer day, so please email us your DOB, DL number, and expiration date tprior to signing up for events.  
  • Buy a limited edition “DRESS PEOPLE WHERE THEY’RE AT” #CCANClothesCruise shirt to support our free mobile clothing closet. This site will be pulled soon, so get yours while you still can! 
  • Host a winter gear/clothing drive (or become a long-term drop-off location!) for the free mobile clothing closet (maybe at your place of work?) by email. We tend to get close to emptied out at each event, so this will be an ongoing need. #CCANClothesCruise #WinterClothingDrive  
  • Volunteer as a route coordinator, volunteer coordinator, and/or fundraising assistant by emailing us  
  • Donate your extra hooks, racks, hangers, bins, and other improvement/organizational supplies by dropping them off at Iowa City Fab Lab (870 S. Capitol St, IC) between 9 am and 5 pm on weekdays or email us.   
  • Host a fundraiser for us! Gas, insurance, parking, and other maintenance expenses will be ongoing and our windshield needs repaired. Email us
  • Donate needed items by ordering from our Amazon Wishlist.  We quickly run out of new socks, gloves, and ponchos and are always low on snow boots (all sizes) and large/extra large coats.  
  • Send financial contributions to:
    • Corridor Community Action Network, C/O Iowa City Fab Lab, 870 S. Capitol St, Iowa City, IA 52240
    • Venmo at corridorcan
    • CashApp at $CorridorCAN
    • Paypal
    • GoFundMe
    • This service will involve ongoing expenses, so monetary donations are crucial.  
  • Let us know what locations you think we should add to our popup routes!  
  • Join our Auction Group for the chance to win some great items from local businesses and support our efforts to establish this service in the Corridor! Watch for clothing, tea items, and gift cards to be posted this week! 
  • Sponsor #CCANClothesCruise with your business or institution and having your logo included in promotional materials and eventually on the vehicle itself. Email us. 

The Mobile Clothing Closet simultaneously addresses an unmet need for free clothing resources in the corridor and the high volume of textiles that enter our landfill every year, much of which we can re-route to those in need.  Find more info on #CCANClothesCruise.

We would like to give a huge thank you to our individual donors, our sponsors GreenState Credit Union, North Liberty City Government, MidWestOne Bank, Hills Bank and Trust Company, Veridian Credit Union, Town Square Family Foot Care, Thompson & Co Salon Parlor, ReUnion Brewery, and The Accell Foundation; our supporters Sidekick Coffee & Books, Airport National Golf Course, Maestro Empanadas, RAYGUNshirts, Applebee’s Grill + Bar, Aroma Artisan Pizza, Textiles, Renee’s Ceramic Cafe, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Hudson’s, Big Grove Brewery, The Map Room, Speedeezz Indoor Karting, Kae Apothecary Brass Ring Coffee, Monica’s, Shop Iowa, Molly’s Cupcakes Iowa City, Iowa City Downtown District, Players, Andrew’s Bar Exam, The Chocolate Haus, Prairie Kitchen StoreVue Rooftop, WOOFABLES, AOK Photography, Cedar Ridge Wine & Distillary, Quinton’s Bar & Deli Coralville, CHOMP Delivery, Tru Salon, Short’s Marion, Iowa City Fab Lab, Cielo Goods, Collins Community Credit Union; and everyone who has participated in the fundraisers we’ve held to date. We couldn’t have made it this far without you!