Announcements & Upcoming Events
Tuesday, April 2 - Sunday, June 30
Join the Fan Club and Help a Client Stay Cool
Unfortunately, the hot summer months are just around the corner for many Crisis Center clients who don’t have or can’t afford to use air conditioning. For them, air movement from a fan can help bring a little relief. Our fan distribution efforts began four years ago through a generous estate gift. Those funds have been depleted but client needs have not. Read More...
Monday, May 13
New blog post! Elizabeth: Join our Fan Club
Greetings! My name is Elizabeth Haas and I’m the Emergency Assistance Coordinator in the Food Bank. My role is supporting our volunteers in serving families who may be struggling to maintain basic needs such as housing and utilities. Read More...
Thursday, June 6 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Suicide Survivors Support Group
A support group for those who have lost someone to suicide will meet Thursday, June 6 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm at The Crisis Center, 1121 Gilbert Court, in Iowa City. This meeting offers participants a safe place to talk about memories, ongoing grief and the stigma surrounding death by suicide. New members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Read More...
Saturday, June 22 at 8:00am
Good Shepherd's Rascal Run 5K & Kids Run Benefit
The 2nd Annual Rascal Run 5K & Kids Run will be held at the Terry Trueblood park in Iowa City on Saturday, June 22 at 8:00 am. The Good Shepherd Center has chosen to partner with The Crisis Center for this event. Read More...
Monday, July 1 - Wednesday, July 31
Start Making Plans for Thanksgiving in July
15th Annual Thanksgiving in July Community-Wide Food Drive The Crisis Center of Johnson County has announced a record-setting goal for their annual food drive in the month of July. This year the Food Bank program hopes to raise 90,000 pounds of food* to help stock thei Read More...
Monday, August 5
Applications due to Volunteer in the Food Bank this Fall
More than 250 volunteers help operate The Crisis Center's Food Bank program each week. You can join our efforts to provide food to our neighbors in need. All prospective volunteers must submit a Volunteer Application and be scheduled for an interview prior to orientation. Read More...
Monday, September 16
Crisis Intervention Fall Training
The Crisis Center is seeking 30 open-minded, compassionate and dependable individuals to join our Crisis Intervention program as 24-Hour Crisis Line counselors and Crisis Chat specialists this fall. Men in particular are encouraged to apply. Read More...
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