CHARITIES

2023

Cedar Rapids, IA
Community

A wish experience can be a game-changer for a child with a critical illness.  This one belief inspires us to grant life-changing wishes for children going through so much.  It compels us to be creative in exceeding the expectations of every wish kid.

MISSION

Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

VISION

To grant the wish of every eligible child.

Arlington, TX
Community

The LHS Adopt An Angel Gift Program has been a tradition since 2002 serving 200 students and now has grown into a district wide program covering all LISD schools and over 3600 students and their families.

LHS faculty, staff and students along with their LISD Family and Community will volunteer hundreds of hours to ensure all Angels receive their gifts.

 

 

Davenport, IA
Community

MISSION

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

VISION

A world where everyone has a decent place to live

PRINCIPLES

Demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ, Focus on shelter, Advocate for affordable housing, Promote dignity and hope, Support sustainable and transformative development.

Kansas City, KS
Community

MISSION

To break the cycle of domestic violence by providing safe refuge and supportive services that educate and empower those impacted by domestic violence.  Hope House will advocate social change that protects and engenders a person’s right to live a life free of abuse.

ADVOCATE, EDUCATE, EMPOWER MODEL

Hope House strives to Advocate, Educate, and Empower survivors of domestic violence. With your help, we can build a brighter future for those impacted by abuse.

Past Charities Of The Year

2008  Cedar Rapids Flood Victims

2009  CR Animal Shelter, 2008 Flood Victims, Junior Achievement, HACAP, Rebuilding Palo, Waypoint, CR Public Library

2010  Springtides, Children’s Miracle Network, Junior Achievement

2011  Cedar Valley Humane Society, Springtides, HACAP

2012  Habitat for Humanity, Cedar Valley Humane Society, HACAP, Junior Achievement

2013  Camp Courageous of Iowa

2014  March of Dimes

2015  Ronald McDonald House 

2016  The HD Youth Center 

2017  Families Helping Families

2018  Cedar Valley Humane Society

2019  Freedom Foundation

2020  Waypoint

2021  Habitat for Humanity

2022  Willis Dady, CASA of Tarrant County, King’s Harvest Ministries

All The Amazing Organizations We've Had The Privilege to Support

  • Make-A-Wish Iowa
  • Hope House of Kansas City
  • Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer
  • Eastern Iowa NFL Flag Football
  • Local Food Banks
  • One Eighty of Quad Cities
  • Willis Dady Homeless Services
  • Habitat For Humanity
  • CASA of Tarrant County
  • King’s Harvest Ministries
  • Freedom Foundation
  • HACAP
  • March of Dimes
  • Camp Courageous
  • Ronald McDonald House Charities
  • Missions Arlington
  • Young Parents Network
  • Bikers Against Child Abuse
  • Iowa Giving Crew
  • Deafinitly Dogs
  • Cedar Rapids Softball Hall of Fame
  • HADSA
  • Last Hope Animal Rescue
  • Linn-Marr Foundation
  • Waypoint
  • Cedar Valley Humane Society
  • YMCA
  • Crusaders of Cedar Rapids
  • Linn County Deputy Sheriff’s Charitable Association
  • Living Room Ministries
  • Mercy Medical Center Foundation
  • Big Brothers Big SistersTanager Place
  • Henry Davidson Youth Center
  • Aging Services
  • Chelsey’s Dream Foundation
  • American Cancer Society Hope Ledge
  • Kids On Course
  • Washington High School Pantry
  • Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation