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April 27 Program - Friends of the Family
Ben Brustkern, Executive Director is speaking at Monday's meeting. Ben has been with Friends of the Family for more than 18 years. He is a graduate of University of Northern Iowa, resides in Waterloo with his wife Kim and has three children. Ben is well-known in the community and passionate about helping those in need.
 
Ben Brustkern - Executive Director - Cedar Valley Friends of the ...
 
 
All the services offered at Friends of the Family are focused on providing assistance to victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, homelessness and human trafficking. From providing emergency housing services to survivors to facilitating applications for permanent housing programs, Friends of the Family offers these services to 20 Iowa Counties.
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Dial in by phone: +1 312-626-6799 

Meeting ID: 253 962 559
Password: 641559
 
 
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Thank you notes to share
 
 
The Salvation Army wrote a thank you letter to our club as they are working hard and using the gift for us toward the impactful programs and services they provide. There is a great need right now and the Salvation Army expects the need to continue in future months.
 
UnityPoint – Allen Foundation thanks our club for the recent gift and plans to use to help doctors and nurses who are on the front lines. Now more than ever they need support from the community.
 
Click on the letters above to download and read the text.
 
May Birthdays
We still won't be together to honor our fellow Rotarians celebrating in May, so we'll combine the birthday tables when we reconvene.  However, these Rotarians would certainly be tickled to have a note or call from you on their special day!
 
Marty StoakesMay 3 
Bob BitterMay 5 
Sue ArmbrechtMay 13 
Nick RossmanMay 16 
Cyd McHoneMay 19 
Vicki MuellerMay 19 
Troy SmithMay 22 1972
Beverly Hinders TrostMay 26 
Todd WordelMay 31 
Volunteer Opportunities and "Good News"
The Volunteer Center of the Cedar Valley will continue to be thee connection between people who need help and the people who can help. shared a few ways to help in the local community through the Volunteer Center of the Cedar Valley.  They have organized a list of immediate volunteer needs for community organizations on their website. This list will change frequently so check back often for updates or sign up to receive email alerts for new opportunities.
 
 
 
If you need some good news as you shelter in place, KWWL has a running feature called Iowa Strong profiling Iowans having a positive impact on their communities.
 
 
 
Grow Cedar Valley Webinar Series

The team at Grow Cedar Valley is excited to be hosting a series of Live Webinars on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10:30-11:00 AM on their Facebook Page and Youtube Channel!

Tuesday morning discussed SBA Financial Assistance with Cedar Valley financial experts. We encourage all of you to join us (on Facebook or Youtube) and bring questions for our speakers!
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Rotary International Livestream Telethon
Join the #RotaryResponds #COVID19 Livestream Telethon to hear stories of hope, inspiration and gratitude from Rotarians, Rotaractors and friends of Rotary from across the globe as they share what they are doing to help their communities.
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