Catherine McAuley Center

09/10/2026

Congratulations to one of our very own, Rehmat!

Marion restaurant owner becomes U.S. citizen after 10-year journey

09/09/2026

Get thee to and spice up your home decor while supporting CMC! These upcycled pumpkins (generously made and donated by Jeanne Voss Wampler) are just $6 each and the profit ($5 each) will be directly donated to CMC.

Thank you Jeanne and Moss!

09/08/2026

– Celebrate the power of literacy! For CMC students, the opportunity to succeed starts with something simple: a caring person willing to help.

💙 You can be that person.

CMC’s Volunteer Tutors support adult learners one-on-one as they build their English, reading, writing, and literacy skills. Whether you’re an experienced educator or simply passionate about helping others learn, your time can make a lasting difference right here in Cedar Rapids.

Become A Volunteer! https://cmc-cr.org/volunteer/register-orientation/

09/04/2026

Everyday, we strive to live by the words of our namesake, Catherine McAuley, "We should be shining lamps, giving light to all around us."

Join Us! https://cmc-cr.org/take-action/

09/03/2026

CMC's very own Board Vice President, Pablo Estrada and Board Treasurer, David Maier, are hitting the runway next Thursday for a great cause! Help them, United Way of East Central Iowa, and Women United support women's health right here in the corridor.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BmVPJyGuz/

🥁Drumroll, please!🥁 We are excited to reveal our Power of the Purse runway models for this year's event, which is happening next Thursday, September 10! These community champions will strut their stuff down the runway, highlight several of our amazing silent auction items, and support women's health in our community. Thank you to all of our runway models for giving of their time and talent to make this year's Power of the Purse event a success!

We are sure they would all like to see you at Power of the Purse, so be sure to get your tickets before sales end on September 3. General and VIP tickets are both still available at: https://bit.ly/3SHfLQI

09/02/2026

Classes are in full swing at CMC! Did you know CMC supports adult learners with free one-on-one tutoring and classes? Students come to CMC to learn English, Math, Computer Skills, and prepare to take their High-School Equivalency and US. Citizenship exams.

Learn More: https://cmc-cr.org/education-services/
Support CMC: https://cmc-cr.org/give/

08/31/2026

This month, CMC Women's Services celebrated Women's Equality Day with some amazing women, stories, living history, art, and delicious food. This year's theme was Gumption, and the CMC community has it n spades!

Thank you to everyone who made this possible: Jamie Ross Photography for the stellar photos, Sheila Stuelke Stevens for the lovely music, Hy-Vee for the cake, for the food, and Rock Technology for sponsoring.

Learn more about CMC Women's Services:
https://cmc-cr.org/womens-services/

08/21/2026

Volunteer with CMC and help us change lives! We're looking for help with the food pantry, the front desk, and tutoring. Email [email protected] to learn more!
https://cmc-cr.org/volunteer/