The Ecumenical Community Center of Cedar Rapids Iowa

Our Mission

Sharing Ministries of Humanitarian Care and Service
with the Surrounding Neighborhoods

Recent Assistance

[Charts: Helping Hands Ministry Rent and Utility Help in February 2021

A Note From Our COO

There are a lot of things we’re missing. [Photo: A Warm Handshake

We share community resources and information. We help with household budgeting. We also have auto gas cards for getting to work, medical care, and food. Don’t forget about calling Waypoint Centralized Intake at 319-366-7999, 211 and looking at Linn County Resource Sheets. Follow healthy recommendations and check up on people you know.

At ECCF, our physical doors are closed, but our hearts are open. Helping Hands Ministry is still assisting with rent, utilities, and auto gas. We must operate by appointment only for now. Leave a message at 319-366-2651 to request assistance.

Share news from here and on Facebook. We hope people are still able to act on their compassion in a variety of ways.

#NeighborIsAVerb! Please let us know if you need something.

May God Bless You and Yours.

Robin.

Join Us In
Making Today Better &
Tomorrow Brighter through

Helping Hands Ministry,

providing financial assistance and referrals for basic needs

Call 319-366-2651 for an Appointment
(Since COVID, we see people By Appointment Only)

Call us weekdays between 10 AM and 4 PM. Leave a message with your first and last name, your phone number and a brief message explaining your need. Please be very clear about your phone number. We will call you back as soon as we can to review your situation.

CompuPlace

providing specialized abilities-based computer learning services to people with disabilities

Call 319-362-4284 for an Appointment

and,

ECC Agency Housing

providing low cost office space rented to other non-profit agencies.

Call 319-366-2651 or 319-362-4284 to Inquire

Office Space If Currently Available for Rent
will be listed on our Agency Housing page

We are also associated with

Margaret Bock Housing

"A Home on Third"

1021 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403

One person only per room with shared bathrooms.
$300 - $320 per month includes utilities and cable TV.

YOU CAN HELP !

Make a Financial Gift to ECCF - Every Dollar Helps !

Or make an In-Kind Gift:
Items People Need

JOB POSTING AT ECCF

The Ecumenical Community Center Foundation (ECCF) is seeking applicants for the position of Helping Hands Ministry (HHM) Program Coordinator.

As an ECCF ministry located near the Green Square area of downtown Cedar Rapids, HHM offers referrals, supportive ministry, and financial assistance to Linn county neighbors in need. Assistance may include rent or utility support, auto gas, Iowa ID replacement, and other assistance including financial and personal life coaching.

The ideal candidate is someone who will offer respect, caring attention, resource referral, and financial counsel to all types of people who are in a variety of often difficult circumstances.

Applicants should have experience serving neighbors in need. Familiarity with resources for Linn county residents with low incomes is preferred.

Individuals interested in this position should inquire right away

Call Robin Brunner at 362-4284.

Or use Our E-Mail Contact Form

Applications, including cover letter and resume, will be accepted until 4 PM April 30th.

VOLUNTEER AT ECCF!

Who helped you when you needed it the most?

People in urgent need come to ECCF for help with rent, utilities, transportation, education, and other basic needs. While we’re helping with immediate needs, we have the opportunity to guide people toward longer term solutions.

But this takes time.

We devote 500 hours each month to giving help and hope to neighbors in need.

Can you bring a few hours of your lived experience and compassion to make better todays and brighter tomorrows for our neighbors with the most critical needs?

Or do you just have a few hours each month to help us with teaching, or with data entry?

Come visit and see if what we do aligns with the causes you believe in.

Be the one who helped when they needed it the most!

Call Robin at 362-4284
Or Martha at 366-2651.

Or use Our E-Mail Contact Form

Watch a Quick Video Introducion [Photo: ECCF COO Robin Brunner by a Presentation Board at an Event]