We are excited to announce that we open an Urban Dreams in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. CEDAR RAPIDS — With living wages and better career opportunities, parents wouldn’t need to come home from work stressed about how to make ends meet, Cedar Rapids native Izaah Knox hopes. The city’s residents wouldn’t need to worry about insurance … Continue reading Urban Dreams is opening an office in Cedar Rapids
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NOTEBOOK: Engagement, listening, acting just a start in breaking down racial inequities – UD cultural competency training write up
NOTEBOOK: Engagement, listening, acting just a start in breaking down racial inequities BY MICHAEL CRUMB, Senior Staff Writer Friday, June 19, 2020 6:00 AM “Once you know better, do better.“ That was the prevailing message of a cultural competency training the staff at the Business Record recently participated in. We sat down on June 11 … Continue reading NOTEBOOK: Engagement, listening, acting just a start in breaking down racial inequities – UD cultural competency training write up
Urban Dreams on KCCI News
Thank you KCCI and Marcus Mcintosh KCCI for highlighting our efforts alongside countless community partners and volunteers to meet the needs of the community. This program is in partnership with Central Iowa Shelter & Services, the Food Bank of Iowa, and Orchestrate Hospitality. It is part of a grant program with the City of Des … Continue reading Urban Dreams on KCCI News
Leader update w/ Izaah Knox – COVID-19
Please take a few minutes to listen to how COVID-19 is affecting people and families in the community and how Urban Dreams is Here to Help.
Urban Dreams Voted #1 Substance Abuse Treatment Center in DSM, IA by Help.org
DES MOINES, IOWA (PRWEB) MARCH 19, 2020 Help.org, a trusted online resource for individuals who struggle with addiction and their loved ones, has announced the Best Rehab Facilities in Des Moines, Iowa for 2020. The informational guide recognizes the top 8 rehab facilities based on cost, treatment options, location, accompanying services and more. According to recent studies, … Continue reading Urban Dreams Voted #1 Substance Abuse Treatment Center in DSM, IA by Help.org
Family Sweetheart Dance
This is an all-inclusive dance for the entire family. Please RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-sweetheart-dance-everyone-welcome-tickets-93815379325?aff=efbeventtix
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses – Izaah Knox, Urban Dreams – Video and Application
Thank you, Goldman Sachs, for helping me be a better Executive Director for Urban Dreams. Going through the 10,000 Small Business program was one of the best leadership training processes that I have ever experienced. If you are a small business owner or executive director of a non-profit, you need to apply - https://lnkd.in/em_Dbru. https://youtu.be/HbJ5nbv6B5g
Urban Dreams Courtyard Paver Fundraiser
Call us at 515-288-4742, send a check to 601 Forest Ave. Des Moines, IA 50314, or email admin@urbandreams.org to sponsor your pavers.