The RIVER ARC

🏠Our next Home Buyer Education class, hosted by the Waterloo Housing Authority, will be held the first week in November.
📑 Registration is required and is limited to 30 participants. Individuals wishing to participate in the Homebuyer Education Course need to pick up a registration packet, complete it, and return it with proof of income to the Waterloo Housing Authority,
located at 620 Mulberry St #102.
📞Contact Senada Muhic at 319-233-0201 or [email protected], to learn more.
🙌Thank you to Veridian Credit Union for sponsoring this class and making it free for people to participate

A heartfelt thank you Karen Showalter for Auditor and Gabbi DeWitt for taking the time to share such important information with our non-English speaking community about the voting process.
From voter registration to early voting, they walked us through the steps and explained the different positions up for election, from Governor to county judges.
What made their presentation especially meaningful was that they did not simply share information; they also gave attendees the opportunity to practice and become more familiar with the voting process. This hands-on experience helped make the information more accessible and gave participants greater confidence in preparing to vote.
This kind of civic education is especially important for immigrant and refugee communities. Many newcomers are still learning how the American electoral system works, including how to register, when and where to vote, and the roles of elected officials. Providing clear, accessible information helps remove barriers, build confidence, and empower eligible community members to participate meaningfully in civic life.
Thank you Karen and Gabbi, for helping make civic education accessible and empowering our congregation to become more informed and engaged members of the Cedar Valley community.
An informed community is an empowered community, and every eligible voice matters!

A special thank you to Indivisible Iowa Black Hawk County for inviting me today to share about The River ARC and the work we do in our community.

Immigrant and refugee families face many barriers as they build their new lives in America. Bridging these gaps requires community members who are willing to listen, learn, and advocate.

One of the most meaningful ways to advocate is to invite us to the table, listen to our experiences, and give us the opportunity to share our voices.

Thank you for creating space for The River ARC and standing with immigrant and refugee families. Together, we can build bridges and strengthen our community.