There is a huge need to empower youth in many different ways
on the westside of Cedar Rapids.
There is a huge need to empower youth in many different ways
on the westside of Cedar Rapids.
OUR STORY
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In September of 2008 Clint Twedt-Ball brought the concept of a giving circle for youth of the westside of Cedar Rapids to Chad Spore and Brian Christoffersen. A few weeks later, the three of them had an exploratory meeting where they discussed the concept. The focus of that discussion: There is a huge need to empower youth in many different ways on the westside of Cedar Rapids.
By the end of the discussion, the three were convinced that if an organization with this structure and vision existed, there would be a strong demand from people with ties to the westside to contribute. They also brainstormed on potential members to build a team that (1) would be passionate towards the cause and (2) would get it done. A month later, an initial group of eight individuals met for the first official board meeting and got to work. |
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Since then - what has CR NetWORK done? How many people have they helped? How many events have they had?
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It's Simple.
“CR” is for Cedar Rapids. The capitalized “WORK” stands for West Of the River Kids. The word “River” in the acronym is additionally significant in that the group was established in the year of Cedar Rapid's 2008 flood. It is, however, important to note the group was not formed because of the flood. The need was there before and is only greater now. The integration of “net” in “netWORK” describes the reality that this group’s strength will be drawn from a strong network of people as well as their talents and resources. |
Why "CR netWORK"
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