Unitarian Universalist Society

Unitarian Universalism: "Where Reason and Spirituality Meet..." We are a thriving community of people who believe in supporting YOU. Cedar Valley Unitarian Universalists (CVUU)

 

Cedar Falls Blue Zones Project

The Blue Zones Project is a community well-being improvement initiative designed to make healthy choices easier through permanent changes to environment, policy, and social networks. Its mission is to lead and ignite community-by-community well-being transformation, where people live and work together in Blue Zones Communities for a better life. By taking an environmental approach to well-being improvement, we have an opportunity to create real change in communities. This kind of change sparks people's deepest desires to live well while giving them the tools to do so. For more information about the Cedar Falls Blue Zones project, contact Sue Beach, Cedar Falls Blue Zones Community Program Manager at: Sue.Beach@healthways.com.
Learn more about us here: www.bluezonesproject.com and www.healthways.com
Take the Pledge today at www.bluezonesproject.com

 

Cedar Falls Community Garden

The community garden of Cedar Falls began with a partnership between the Green Iowa Americorp and a few community members, who through hard work, re-purposed flooded land owned by FEMA, transforming an area that would an "usable" area into a beautiful and purposeful area. The land, after city tillage, provided forty plots and both novice and expert gardeners signed up to grow their own food. The renters of the plots, individuals, families or civic groups each decided what to do with the produce, choosing either to consume it, give to neighbors or donate to the food bank, which by seasons end received a few hundred pounds. For the first year, the community garden of Cedar Falls was off to a fantastic start.
 
2011 brought more interest and demand for plots so twenty-five additional plots were added to provide people a place to grow vegetables, fruit and flowers in a community setting. The sixty-five plots were tended by dedicated gardeners who produced a bounty of produce despite the challenge of dependency on the rain barrels for water. This year we have a new garden location and once again. it is re-purposed land. With the city's support, the gardeners are provided water which is a crucial element to the success and longevity of the gardens. Cedar Falls Community Garden

 

Beyond Pink TEAM

The Beyond Pink TEAM is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide breast cancer prevention, education, support, and advocacy for comprehensive, quality care in the Cedar Valley and surrounding communities. We provide services for women and men living with breast cancer including a support group, newsletter, free and low-cost mammograms, advocacy, and special events. Visit our website at www.beyondpinkteam.org

 

 

Jessica Crouch-Healthy Mind/Healthy Body

Working with busy women who are passionate about making a change in their health because they are “sick and tired” of being sick and tired! Mentoring them using natural health & wellness so they can save money and sick days!

 

 

UNI Division of Health Promotion & Education

The University of Northern Iowa's Division of Health Promotion and Education Division (in the School of HPELS) has been in operation for more than 100 years and is dedicated to providing quality education in a stimulating setting. The program offers undergraduate and graduate academic preparation in community and worksite health promotion in the areas of Health and Fitness Promotion, Health Disparities and Women's Health and Environmental Health.

 

Silos & Smokestacks

The Mission: Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area preserves and tells the story of American agriculture and its global significance through partnerships and activities that celebrate the land, people, and communities of the area.
 
Silos & Smokestacks and its partners interpret our heritage by using six themes. Each theme explores different aspects of agriculture. The themes help visitors interpret and experience the story many ways: in small towns and large cities; on trails and county roads; and through farms, natural areas, local museums and historical buildings.
http://www.silosandsmokestacks.org/

 

Iowa State Extension

Extension is part of Iowa State University. We take the university's research and turn it into learning opportunities for Iowans
  • so families make better nutrition choices
  • kids and teens explore interests that can lead to future careers
  • businesses improve their bottom line
  • local leaders can make their communities better places to live
  • and a lot more

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    We also partner with schools, community groups, agencies, and nonprofits and other organizations, as well as other universities. It's all part of our land-grant mission to bring the university to the people throughout the state.
    ISU Extension

 

Waste Trac

The Black Hawk County Solid Waste Management Commission is dedicated to providing safe and effective methods in the management of solid waste in Black Hawk County, Iowa while protecting our natural resources. In addition, the Commission provides ongoing waste alternative programs for area residents, Waste Trac educational programs, informational publications, and strongly encourages and supports recycling efforts in the county.
Waste Trac

 

Northeast Iowa Food Bank

The mission of the Northeast Iowa Food Bank is to provide nutritious food and grocery products to nonprofit organizations and individuals in Northeast Iowa, while offering hunger education programs to the community and those in need.
Northeast Iowa Food Bank

 

Grout Museum District

The mission of the Grout Museum District is to provide a better understanding of our world by collecting, preserving and interpreting history and illustrating scientific principles. The Grout Museum collects, preserves and interprets cultural and natural history of the region; the Rensselaer Russell House Museum and the Snowden House preserve and interpret elements of the Victorian age; the Bluedorn Science Imaginarium provides exhibitions and programming that inspire the study of the sciences. And the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum honors the service and sacrifice of Iowa veterans from the Civil War to present.
Grout Museum District

 

Cedar Valley Arboretum

The mission of the Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens is to enhance the quality of life for all individuals through horticulture. We seek to enrich life by nourishing and sharing the beauty of the natural world, the joy of gardening, knowledge of plants, and the diversity of our world. At The Arboretum, we encourage you to truly live outdoors and to take advantage of the beautiful public green space we have in the greater Cedar Valley. Green Space ... Your Place!
Cedar Valley Arboretum

 

Working Families Win

Working Families Win, a non-profit and non-partisan organization, works to change the economy in favor of working families, provides education about economic decisions made in Washington and the impacts within our local communities, and engages individuals through neighbor to neighbor communication to hold our elected officials accountable.
Working Families Win

 

Black Hawk County Health Department

Mission: The Black Hawk County Health Department will provide optimal public health policy through education, advocacy, and effective regulatory action for the benefit of all citizens within its service area. Through ongoing assessment of public health conditions, the Department will work to protect community residents from disease and disability and through provider collaboration and service delivery, will strive to assure access to appropriate prevention and treatment.
Black Hawk County Health Department

 

 

Waterloo Public Library

Mission: Reach out to all residents of the Waterloo community to provide informational and recreational print and nonprint materials and related services, while functioning as a support center for formal education and independent learning.
Waterloo Public Library

 

Green Iowa AmeriCorps

Green Iowa AmeriCorps empowers Iowa communities through energy education, home weatherization, and outreach. This non-profit community service organization housed at the University of Northern Iowa's Center for Energy and Environmental Education serves residents of Black Hawk, Linn, Winneshiek, and Dubuque counties. AmeriCorps teams donate over 50,000 service hours annually, and implement nearly $75,000 in annual energy savings. Contact us to find out how we can serve your community today!
Green Iowa AmeriCorps

 

YWCA

The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
YWCA

 

YMCA

The Black Hawk County YMCA is a private, not-for-profit organization, established to serve the local community. Support for the YMCA comes from membership and program fees, private donations, and the Cedar Valley United Way. No one is denied access due to inability to pay, financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. The YMCA is located at 669 S. Hackett Rd in Waterloo. For more information please call 319-233-3531.
YMCA

 

 

Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors

Mission Statement: To collectively plan, finance and deliver to the citizens of Black Hawk County services that are mandated and based on community needs in the area of public safety, public health, human services and administration. These services will be delivered at an optimum level maximizing available resources and distributed fairly in a manner that instills public confidence in government.
Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors

 

Hawkeye Community College

The mission of Hawkeye Community College is a globally informed community of successful lifelong learners. Their vision is that Hawkeye Community College will be recognized for educational excellence, exceptional student services, and responsiveness to diverse communities.
Hawkeye Community College

 

Hartman Reserve Nature Center

Hartman Reserve Nature Center is a 300 acre wooded area located in the center of the Waterloo/Cedar Falls area. It offers many activities and experiences to all its visitors.
Hartman Reserve Nature Center

 

The Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments

The Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments is a voluntary association of local governments established by state law serving the member jurisdictions in Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Chickasaw and Grundy counties. As a service and planning organization, it is responsible for coordinating, assisting and facilitating programs in Community and Economic Development that will benefit all governmental bodies in the INRCOG region. Emphasis is placed on intergovernmental communication and cooperation, accessing of funds, and the need for continuing, comprehensive planning.
INRCOG

 

Recycling and Reuse Technology Transfer Center

The RRTTC serves as a research, education and outreach center located on the University of Northern Iowa campus. It works towards the development of economical approaches to solving various environmental concerns by providing research and technical assistance on public health concerns as they relate to the environment.
Recycling and Reuse Technology Transfer Center

 

Pathways Behavioral Services Inc

"Pathways mission is to provide the best possible behavioral health treatment and prevention services and other related services to individuals, families, and communities to improve the quality of life in Northeast Iowa."
Pathways