Community Resources

Kirkwood offers many learning opportunities, including free English classes and career skills training programs. This link will take you to the web page about English classes.

Visit the Cedar Rapids Community Schoool District's website to learn more about enrollment and resources available for your child.

Explore resources and information on the Hoover Community School's website

Visit the Cedar Rapids city website to find information about local businesses, government offices, bus schedules, and everything related to life in Cedar Rapids.

Cedar Rapids is located in Linn County. The county has some other resources that can be useful. This resource sheet lists services specifically for immigrants and refugees, but there are other resource sheets for various people and needs.

Visit the City of Marion website to find information about life in Marion.

HACAP is a community agency that supports families, children, veterans, and homeless individuals. They have a mobile food pantry and a map of food pantries and free meal providers in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.

The Iowa HHS website serves as the hub for government assistance programs and services in the state of Iowa.

YPN supports young parents and families by offering services like parenting classes, support groups, childcare assistance, and regular diaper bank programs.

Iowa Legal Aid offers free legal help for many situations.

Catholic Charities offers low-cost immigration legal services. Call Catholic Charities to talk to an immigration lawyer for free.

'Escucha Mi Voz' means 'Listen to to my voice'. Escucha mi Voz strives to amplify the voices of immigrant workers in Iowa, and advocate for their dignity and rights. They are best contacted through email or by phone.