Nonprofit Directory

The Iowa Youth Writing Project (IYWP) is an arts outreach organization based at the University of Iowa that empowers, inspires, and engages K-12 youth throughout the state using language arts and creative thinking.

The Armory and Veterans Memorial constructed in 2013 serves as a place of honor for families, friends, and community members to visit, reflect, and remember those who served our country. The memorial includes the Armory’s original cornerstone from 1937, crests of each military branch, reproductions of the medallions from the Armory, and interpretative panels with the Armory’s history in text and photographs.

The Johnson County Conservation Department strives to provide county residents access to the highest quality healthy natural areas, outdoor recreation opportunities and conservation education. These services are provided at more than 18 sites throughout Johnson County including natural areas, parks, preserves, and trails. The Conservation Department headquarters are located at the 1,062 acre F.W. Kent Park, with additional operations centers located at Cangleska Wakan, Pechman Creek Delta, and Sutliff.

A private, non-profit group committed to serving the public by furthering an appreciation of the historical and cultural heritage of the Johnson County community through education, preservation and interpretation.

Named after Thomas Macbride, the “father” of Iowa conservation, Lake Macbride State Park is a popular lakeside destination with family friendly outdoor activities. Several multi-use trails wind around the lake, featuring the sights and sounds of Iowa’s native birds. In the summer, soak up the sun by kayaking, paddling or swimming in the lake. Whether you’re visiting for an afternoon or a weekend, Lake Macbride features numerous amenities to enjoy year round.

In 2009 Todd Bol came up with an idea to remember his mother, a teacher who had loved books and encouraged people to read. At his home in Hudson, Wisc., he built a box, made it waterproof and filled it with books. It looked like a miniature one-room schoolhouse, with a sign underneath that said “Free Book Exchange.” Bol put it on a post outside of his house and invited neighbors to take a book, and return a book.

To serve as a unifying structure that fosters effective collaboration, communication, and education that will build and sustain a livable community for successful aging.

Local Foods Connection seeks to enhance eastern Iowa’s sustainable food system by increasing accessibility to local and healthy food for families that need it most. Its program helps both local farmers as well as low-income families by purchasing local produce and providing nutritious and fresh produce to families in need.

Make-A-Wish traces its inspiration to Christopher James Greicius, an energetic 7-year-old boy battling leukemia who wishes to be a police officer. In 1980, his Phoenix community came together to make his wish come true. Little did Chris know that his wish would create a movement that would transform millions of lives.