Front Door to Matthew 25 and Groundswell Cafe
Matthew 25
MINISTRY HUB
Located at:
201 Third Ave SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Matthew 25's mission is to improve the health of people and neighborhoods by investing in quality affordable housing, healthy food, educational opportunities, and community building. We believe that Faith requires action, and when you donate your time and talents to Matthew 25, you help us make Cedar Rapids an even better place to live.
Entrance to Matthew 25's Office Building
In 2006, two brothers began Matthew 25, an independent, local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We help strengthen and elevate neighborhoods on the west side of Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Central to Matthew 25’s vision is the belief in what is possible. Each program Matthew 25 sponsors starts with a need or desire to transform something or someone from what it is into what it might be. We divide our work into three categories: Food, Housing & Neighborhoods, and Education.
Volunteer
OPPORTUNITIES
One-time Group Projects:
Email us about opportunities for your community organization, church group, or company to volunteer together at a Matthew 25 program or event.
click link for group signup: Matthew 25 Group Volunteer Signup
Ongoing Individual Positions Available:
Positions include stocking, loading, serving lunch, gardening, clean-up, packaging meals, distributing produce, home construction and repair, workshop help, etc.
click link for individual signup: Matthew 25 Individual Volunteer Signup
Find a volunteer opportunity that fits your interests, abilities, and availability:
Transform – Join a week devoted to home repair and neighborhood projects
Urban Farm – Plant, harvest, do maintenance work, work at a farmers market
Tool Library – Fix donated tools, assist customers with rentals, help teach workshops
Groundswell Cafe – Food prep, taking orders, cashier, hospitality, busing tables/washing dishes
Housing – Paint, deconstruct, clean out, rehab, build
Office – Answer phones, assist with mailings or administrative duties
Matthew 25 has numerous opportunities for students up to adults. Please call to hear more about opportunities that range from education, food, housing, etc.
To become a regular volunteer, please complete our volunteer inquiry form and email it to Jessica at jessica@hub25.org, or drop it off at the Matthew 25 office, 201 Third Ave. SW in Cedar Rapids.
Questions are welcome, or to request more information, please call Jess at 319-200-2787
Matthew 25 Office Hours:
Monday 9AM-2PM
Tuesday 9AM-2PM
Wednesday 9AM-2PM
Thursday 9AM-2PM
Friday 9AM-2PM
Closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Tool Library, Urban Farm and Store, and the Groundswell Cafe Hours all vary, see below
Cultivate Hope Farmers Market’s 2023 season will run from May 25-October 5 from 4-7 pm on Thursday nights
Cultivate Hope Corner Store Hours:
Located at 604 Ellis Blvd. NW, Cedar Rapids
Monday 8AM-8PM
Tuesday 8AM-8PM
Wednesday 8AM-8PM
Thursday 8AM-8PM
Friday 8AM-8PM
Saturday 8AM-8PM
Closed on Sunday.
Groundswell Cafe Hours:
Monday 7AM-2PM
Tuesday 7AM-2PM
Wednesday 7AM-2PM
Thursday 7AM-2PM
Friday 7AM-2PM
Saturday 7AM-2PM
Closed on Sunday.
Tool Library Hours:
Located behind the Matthew 25 office at 201 3rd Ave SW.
Tuesday 1PM-5PM
Thursday 1PM-5PM
Saturday 9AM-noon
Closed on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.
Cultivate Hope Corner Store
Fresh produce from Urban Farm
Cultivate Hope Sign at Garden
GROUNDSWELL, Matthew 25's Pay-it-forward themed cafe
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