Matthew 25

06/02/2026

Time is running out! The deadline to sign up for Transform Week is this Friday, June 5!

Join hundreds of volunteers June 22–26 as we work together to make a difference for homeowners and neighborhoods across Cedar Rapids. Whether you're part of a team, looking for a family-friendly project, or volunteering on your own, there's a place for you.

We're especially looking for volunteers to help with site cleanup and garbage removal. No special skills required, just a willingness to lend a hand!

Don't miss your chance to be part of one of our community's most impactful weeks of service.

Register today and join us for Transform Week 2026! matthew-25.org/transform

06/01/2026

We are hiring!

We're looking for our next Groundswell Cafe Manager!

Do you love great food, building relationships, and making a difference in your community?

Groundswell Cafe is more than a restaurant. It's a place where people gather, connect, and support one another. As our Cafe Manager, you'll lead an incredible team, create a welcoming experience for guests, and help advance our mission of ensuring everyone has access to a good meal through our Pay-It-Forward model.

If you or someone you know would be a great fit, we'd love to hear from you!

📍 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
🔗 Apply today and help us continue serving good food for a good cause: matthew-25.org/careers

Please share to help us find the right person!

05/29/2026

⏰ Only 1 Week Left to Sign Up for Transform Week! ⏰

From June 22–26, volunteers will come together to complete life-changing home repairs, neighborhood beautification projects, and other improvements for neighbors who need a helping hand. But we can't do it without YOU!

Whether you're part of a team, organization, business, or simply want to volunteer as an individual, there's a place for you at Transform Week. We're especially looking for volunteers willing to help with site cleanup and garbage removal.

Join hundreds of community members who are making a difference right here in Cedar Rapids.

👉 Registration closes in ONE WEEK! Sign up today and be part of something transformational: matthew-25.org/transform

05/29/2026

Thank you so much to Cedar River Academy at Taylor Elementary, for visiting the Matthew 25 Urban Farm on their field trips this week! We so enjoy having everyone enjoy the farm!

05/28/2026

Tonight’s the night! The first Cultivate Community Market of the season kicks off TONIGHT from 4–7 PM at the Urban Farm!

Come enjoy brick oven pizzas from Groundswell Cafe, fresh produce, local vendors, live music, and a great evening of community connection. Bring your friends, bring your family, and celebrate the start of summer with us!

See you tonight at the farm!

05/27/2026

There’s still time to be part of this year’s Transform Week!

The deadline to sign up is just over a week away, Friday, June 5, and we’re especially looking for volunteers willing to help with garbage cleanup at project sites throughout the week. It’s a simple but incredibly important way to support homeowners and help transform neighborhoods across our community.

Whether you’re an individual looking to lend a hand or a team searching for a meaningful volunteer opportunity, we’d love to have you join us.

Sign up today and help make Transform Week possible!

During Transform Week, individual and group volunteers come together for a full week of home repair and maintenance projects in the Cedar Rapids area.

05/26/2026

We’re looking forward to our first big Cultivate Community Market of the season THIS Thursday!

Join us at the Matthew 25 Urban Farm for an evening of community, local vendors, great food, and summer fun. The following vendors will be at the market: Moo Moo's Ice Cream Truck , Dixie Fried Jewelry Co., SmallFry Bakery, Gansen Farms, and Sans et Sucre!

Plus fresh brick oven pizza, local produce, music, and a great chance to connect with neighbors and friends.

📍 Thursday, May 28
🕓 4–7 PM
📍 Cultivate Hope Urban Farm - 437 G AVE NW

We can’t wait to kick off the season with you!

05/25/2026

The Matthew 25 offices are closed today, Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day as we take time to honor and remember those who have served our country. We hope everyone has a safe and meaningful holiday. Groundswell Cafe and Cultivate Hope Corner Store are open today to serve you.

05/22/2026

All of our summer food camps are almost SOLD OUT, so if you’re looking ahead to June this weekend, now is the perfect time to sign your child up before spots are gone!

From cooking and gardening to hands-on food adventures and fun on the farm, these camps are a summer favorite for so many kids.

Don’t wait too long — once spots are filled, they’re filled! matthew-25.org/camps