First Five! Health & Resource Fair ~ Give-a-Way Event

Registration is going on now for the seventh annual community baby shower and health and resource fair.  This year’s event will take place Thursday, September 24^thfrom 1 – 6 pm at The Salvation Army.  The Army is located at 1000 C Avenue NW in Cedar Rapids.

The event is a partnership between The Salvation Army and Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP).  Both agencies will continue taking registrations through August 31st.

Donations of new and gently used baby and toddler items are needed for distribution to families in need.  Examples of donation items include toys, clothing, blankets, crib sheets, bathing and feeding supplies, strollers, high chairs, pack-n-plays, diapers, wipes and other baby gear.  Donations can be dropped off to:
The Salvation Army
Monday – Friday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
Now through Friday, September 11^th

Marion & Cedar Rapids Wal-Mart Locations
Friday, August 7^th Saturday, August 8^th
9 am – 6 pm                        8 am – 8 pm

Friday, August 14^th Saturday, August 15^th
9 am – 6 pm                            8 am – 8 pm

Participants will be able to “shop” for the items they need during the event distribution.  The fair is also designed to be a resource for families with valuable on-site services including vision, dental and developmental screenings for infants and toddlers.  Area businesses, social service agencies, health affiliates and others will have also informational booths.  Participants can use the time to visit with representatives and learn about the many different kinds of community services that are available for their families and children.

Volunteers are also needed for donation collection, set-up prior to the event and support the day of the event.  For more information on these volunteer opportunities, how to register and donation needs, visit The Salvation Army website at tsacedarrapids.org or call The Army at 319-364-9131.

Hear Brent and Julia’s conversation with Lindsay Hand, Director of Social Services at the Cedar Rapids Salvation Army.

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The event is a partnership between The Salvation Army and Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP).  Both agencies will continue taking registrations through August 31st.

Registration Sites:

HACAP InnCircle                HACAP  Urban
5560 6^th Street SW                1328 2^ndAve SE
Cedar Rapids, IA                Cedar Rapids, IA
Tel: 366-7631                        Tel: 366-7632

HACAP Marion                 HACAP Taylor (Beginning 8/1)
3405 7th Avenue, #100        720 7th Avenue SW
Marion, IA                         Cedar Rapids, IA
Tel: 447-5816         Tel: 558-2140
The Salvation Army
1000 C Avenue NW
Cedar Rapids, IA
Tel: 364-9131

To register you must provide:         1) Photo identification
2) Social security numbers for children being registered

Proof of income or FEMA # is also required to qualify for free give-a-way items.  Income guidelines:  Up to 150% of federal poverty threshold.  Acceptable documentation includes:  Pay check, bank statement, WIC booklet, food stamp card, assistance notice from the Department of Human Services or documentation/correspondence with FEMA number.

Donations of new and gently used baby and toddler items are needed for distribution to families in need.  Examples of donation items include toys, clothing, blankets, crib sheets, bathing and feeding supplies, strollers, high chairs, pack-n-plays, diapers, wipes and other baby gear.  Donations can be dropped off to:
The Salvation Army
Monday – Friday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
Now through Friday, September 11^th

Marion & Cedar Rapids Wal-Mart Locations
Friday, August 7^th Saturday, August 8^th
9 am – 6 pm                        8 am – 8 pm

Friday, August 14^th Saturday, August 15^th
9 am – 6 pm                            8 am – 8 pm

Participants will be able to “shop” for the items they need during the event distribution.  The fair is also designed to be a resource for families with valuable on-site services including vision, dental and developmental screenings for infants and toddlers.  Area businesses, social service agencies, health affiliates and others will have also informational booths.  Participants can use the time to visit with representatives and learn about the many different kinds of community services that are available for their families and children.

Volunteers are also needed for donation collection, set-up prior to the event and support the day of the event.  For more information on these volunteer opportunities, how to register and donation needs, visit The Salvation Army website at tsacedarrapids.org or call The Army at 319-364-9131.

Hear Brent’s conversation with Lieutenant Michael Sjogren, Corps Officer and Lindsay Hand, Director of Social Services at the Cedar Rapids Salvation Army.

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