National Museum of African American History & Culture

Juneteenth - What is it? Why is it celebrated? Click here.

More on Juneteenth and digital toolkit - Click here.

Our Local African American Museum of Art

Check out the Local Libraries.

They have a lot of resources to borrow with a library account from books, games, puzzles to bikes and baking pans. Signing up for a free account is easy.

Marion Public Library

Cedar Rapids Public Library

Hiawatha Public Library

Book Collection Ideas:

Book Resources - Racial Equity

Book Resources - LGBTQ

Marion Cares: Offers advocacy, connections, and services to help families meet their basic needs, including emergency assistance. 

United Way of East Central Iowa - Dial 211: Provides free, confidential information and referral service to connect individuals and families with local resources and services. 

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP): A nonprofit serving several Iowa counties by providing food, housing, child care, energy assistance, and support to individuals and families in need.

Foundation 2: A non-profit human service agency offering crisis prevention and intervention programs.

Matthew25: A local nonprofit working to improve lives in Cedar Rapids through quality housing, healthy food, education and community building. 

Catherine McAuley Center: A local nonprofit organization in Cedar Rapids, that welcomes refugees and immigrants, adult learners, and women to participate in educational and supportive services.

Waypoint: Providing services for those impacted by violence, a housing instability, and poverty or needing access to quality, affordable child care.

Linn County Community Services: Organizes and participates in various community-focused human services activities and collaborations, including the Community Resources Hub.  

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - Call or Text 988 - Offers immediate support for those in crisis.