Council Bluffs CARES Inc.

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Council Bluffs CARES Inc. Council Bluffs C.A.R.E.S Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation that aims to enhance the lives of i Council Bluffs CARES Inc. At Council Bluffs CARES Inc.

operates through three divisions: CARES Crafts, CARES Cafe, and CARES Gifts with Purpose. All of these divisions are located in Council Bluffs. CARES Crafts is located at 10 Huron Circle in Council Bluffs, Iowa. CARES Craft is where our Special Needs and Persons with Disabilities artisans come together to craft unique gifts, crafts, and artwork that CARES Gifts with Purpose will sell at our retail location (coming soon) and online store (coming soon). CARES Cafe, also located at 10 Huron Circle, provides a unique food pantry, lunches, and coffee time for those who are experiencing food insecurities or would like a place to congregate and meet people. CARES Gifts with Purpose, our retail and online store (coming soon), is where we will be selling our Artisans' gifts, crafts, and artwork. we promote individual identity and purpose though the
unique symbol of one’s handprint! Each color of our handprints corresponds with a characteristic that we strive to "Choose" every day:

Choose Love
Choose Compassion
Choose Kindness
Choose Happy
Choose Hope
Choose Friendship
Choose Joy

Want to make an impact in the Special Needs Community of Council Bluffs? Reach out to us for volunteer opportunities. We are also always accepting donations of craft supplies and food.

✨Something Spooky This Way Comes! ✨Join us for our annual Trunk or Treat at our new location - Bethany Presbyterian Chur...
10/11/2026

✨Something Spooky This Way Comes! ✨

Join us for our annual Trunk or Treat at our new location - Bethany Presbyterian Church! 🎃

Tricks and treats are waiting for you Wednesday, October 21. The bewitching hour begins at 6pm and ends at 7pm!

Come dressed to impress and we wil reward with with candy and goodies! 🎃👻🍬

#🎃👻🍬 ‼️

💎✨ Meet Artisan Sonya! ✨💎Check out Sonya’s beautiful hand-beaded jewelry, made with creativity, personality, and plenty ...
10/02/2026

💎✨ Meet Artisan Sonya! ✨💎

Check out Sonya’s beautiful hand-beaded jewelry, made with creativity, personality, and plenty of sparkle! 💕 Stop by and see her one-of-a-kind pieces—you might just find your new favorite! ✨

✨ New from Artisan Carly! ✨Add a little sparkle to your day with Carly’s newest hand-beaded diamond art creations! 💎✨ Ea...
10/02/2026

✨ New from Artisan Carly! ✨

Add a little sparkle to your day with Carly’s newest hand-beaded diamond art creations! 💎✨ Each piece is carefully handcrafted and full of color, creativity, and one-of-a-kind charm.

Come check out Carly’s latest creations and support our talented CARES artists! 💕🎨

✨🌟 New from Artisans e&a! 🌟✨This creative duo has new beaded pens, bracelets & keychains available! 💎🖊️💖 Each piece is m...
10/01/2026

✨🌟 New from Artisans e&a! 🌟✨

This creative duo has new beaded pens, bracelets & keychains available! 💎🖊️💖 Each piece is made with lots of personality and sparkle. Artist Ainsley has picked some of her favorites to show you!

Come check out e&a’s latest creations and find your favorite! ✨

It’s officially fall! 🍂🍁 Our artisans have some cool fall items available. We are open Tuesday through Friday from 9:30-...
10/01/2026

It’s officially fall! 🍂🍁 Our artisans have some cool fall items available. We are open Tuesday through Friday from 9:30-1 at our new location, 1900 S 7th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501. Enter through the North Doors!

Can’t make it in? Let us know and we will get you taken care of!

🚒🔥 CARES Optimist Club Visits the Fire Station! 🔥🚒Yesterday, our CARES Optimist Club had an AMAZING time touring the Cou...
09/17/2026

🚒🔥 CARES Optimist Club Visits the Fire Station! 🔥🚒

Yesterday, our CARES Optimist Club had an AMAZING time touring the Council Bluffs Fire Department Downtown Fire Station! ❤️

We learned so much about the many ways our firefighters serve and protect our community every single day. From touring the fire trucks and ambulance 🚑 to watching firefighters slide down the fire pole 🧑‍🚒 — there were smiles and excitement everywhere!

And we’re pretty sure President Ainsley might have been the MOST excited of all! 😄🚒

A huge THANK YOU to the Council Bluffs Fire Department for taking the time to welcome us, show us around, answer our questions, and teach us about everything you do for our community.

Best of all, this visit has already inspired us to give back! 💙 Our CARES Optimists are looking forward to planning a future service project to support our local firefighters and show them just how much we appreciate all they do.

🔥🚒 Learning. Serving. Belonging. Making a difference together. 💛

Hope everyone is having a great week! We wanted to let everyone know that we will be closed next week to celebrate staff...
09/10/2026

Hope everyone is having a great week! We wanted to let everyone know that we will be closed next week to celebrate staff birthdays! We will see you soon!

09/09/2026

Council Bluffs Cares will be closed from September 15-21
for vacations.

We will see you all again on Tuesday September 22!

Our Executive Director Susan Enewold made an appearance on the news discussing how Council Bluffs is becoming a destinat...
08/01/2026

Our Executive Director Susan Enewold made an appearance on the news discussing how Council Bluffs is becoming a destination for persons with different abilities and how inclusive we are becoming!

Several years ago Council Bluffs CARES team members and friends worked with the city to develop the Manawa City Park renovations to make it a more inclusive park with special access points and features so persons in wheelchairs or mobility challenges could enjoy a park! We also were able to have Parks & Rec design a sensory garden where everyone could walk and enjoy nature in a safe place!

Thank you Council Bluffs for continuing to shine! ✨🎉🥳❤️

Council Bluffs is earning national praise from Paralympic athletes for its walkability and accessible venues as it hosts the Boccia National Championships.

Brenna Kiefner reports: https://on.wowt6.com/4wtGaQI

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1900 South 7th Street
Council Bluffs, IA
51501

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 2pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

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