Horizons’ mission is to “instill hope, strengthen communities, and brighten futures by providing life-changing services to underserved populations.”
Nonprofit Directory
Houses into Homes
Houses into Homes provides gently-used beds, furniture, and household items for families and individuals in Johnson County who are exiting homelessness, domestic violence, and other crisis situations. Our mission is to help people feel the comfort of home and to do so in a way that honors their experience and engages them with unconditional positive regard.
Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County
The Housing Trust Fund exists to impact community development through the promotion and support of affordable housing in Johnson County. We promote and support (fund) the preservation and creation of housing that is affordable for people with low incomes.
I’m Glad You Stayed Project
The I’m Glad You Stayed Project strives to educate the public, especially teenagers, on real-time suicide prevention actions.
iJag
Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates (iJAG) partners with Iowa schools to deliver career development programming, including leadership training, career education, individualized guidance, and employer engagement. Our impact? A future-ready generation of leaders with sustainable plans for career and life, thanks to meaningful experiences with Iowa employers.
Immigrant Welcome Network Of Johnson County
Our mission is to empower and prevent homelessness among newly arrived immigrants and refugees by providing transitional housing, comprehensive support, education, advocacy, and assistance in securing permanent housing. Through these initiatives, we aim to create pathways to stability, opportunity, and empowerment.
Iowa Brass
Iowa Brass is committed to a mission of cultural enrichment through the presentation of concerts that are both entertaining and educational.
Iowa City AM Rotary
This Club was founded in 1989 by members of the Rotary Club of Iowa City and since its inception has met on Tuesday mornings at 7 a.m. We currently have 68 members with nearly an equal number of men and women in the mix and members who range in age from around 30 to over 80. You will find ours a cheerful, lively and socially active group. Members are involved in many local community projects and also many international projects through Rotary International.
Iowa City Bike Library
The Bike Library started in 2004 as a volunteer-run community bike project located in Iowa City, Iowa with a mission of getting more people on bikes.