Cedar Valley Global Pathways

09/10/2026

Yesterday, Cedar Valley Global Pathways continued our Immigrant Financial Empowerment Initiative in partnership with Community Bank & Trust and Kyle Baker as presenter.

During our second workshop, How to Build Credit, participants learned practical information about how credit works, why credit matters, and steps they can take to build and maintain a strong financial foundation.

A special thank you to Community Bank & Trust for sharing their expertise and helping make financial information more accessible to our immigrant and refugee communities. Financial empowerment starts with having the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions.

Next Workshop: Protecting Financial Data
📅 Wednesday, October 7
⏰ 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Waterloo Public Library – Conference Room
415 Commercial St., Waterloo, IA 50701

Join us as we discuss how to protect your personal and financial information, recognize potential scams and fraud, and keep your financial accounts safer.

Everyone is welcome. Come learn, ask questions, and leave better prepared to protect what you are working hard to build.

08/17/2026

🎉 A Great Start to Our Financial Empowerment Initiative! 💙

We are excited to celebrate the successful kickoff of the Financial Empowerment Initiative!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, and Community Bank & Trust for partnering with us to provide this invaluable opportunity for our immigrant and refugee communities. We are especially grateful to Kyle Baker, who did an outstanding job educating participants on the importance of budgeting, and saving.

Financial literacy is an important step toward long-term stability and success, and we're excited to continue offering programs that empower the Immigrant and refugee community with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive.

We look forward to seeing you at the September 9th workshop! How to Build Credit.

08/12/2026

🎉 Registration is Now Open! 🇺🇸📚
Are you preparing to become a U.S. citizen or would you simply like to learn more about U.S. history, government, and your civic rights and responsibilities?

Cedar Valley Global Pathways is excited to offer a FREE 4-month U.S. Civics & Citizenship Readiness Class beginning Monday, October 5, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Hawkeye Community College Van G. Miller Adult Learning Center.

📅 Join us on Monday, September 14, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Hawkeye Community College Van G. Miller Adult Learning Center to register for the class, ask questions, and learn more about what to expect.

📍 Location:
Hawkeye Community College
Van G. Miller Adult Learning Center
120 Jefferson St.
Waterloo, IA 50701

📝 Registration is required.
Scan the QR code on the flyer or register online here:
https://forms.gle/NLWQdYmtycxFZSYv6

We look forward to welcoming you this September and learning together this October! 🇺🇸💙

08/03/2026

🌍 Calling All Immigrant Leaders in the Cedar Valley!

Are you passionate about serving your community?
Do you believe that when immigrant leaders work together, we can create stronger, more connected communities?

You're invited to join us for the next Cedar Valley Immigrant Community Alliance (CVICA) meeting!

CVICA is an immigrant-led alliance that brings together leaders from diverse cultures to:
🤝 Build meaningful partnerships and collaboration.
🗣️ Advocate for the needs and voices of immigrant communities.
📚 Share knowledge, resources, and best practices.
🌱 Empower one another through mentorship and education.
🌎 Create lasting impact for future generations.

📅 Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: 154 Barryington Drive, Waterloo, IA 50701

📲 Please RSVP via WhatsApp: Rajane Grant 📞 423-645-0283

Together, we can build a stronger, more unified voice for immigrants throughout the Cedar Valley.

One Community. Many Cultures. One Purpose.

08/03/2026

📢 Haitian Community Forum – Know Your Rights. Know Your Options.

The recent changes to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians have left many individuals and families with questions and concerns. This is an opportunity to hear directly from immigration attorneys about what these changes may mean and what options may be available.

This community forum is a collaboration between the Cedar Valley Advocates for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (CVAIRR) and Cedar Valley Haitian Leaders, working together to ensure our community has access to accurate information, trusted resources, and meaningful support.

Whether you are personally affected, have family members who are, or simply want to support our Haitian community, your presence matters.

💙 Why attend?
✅ Get accurate, up-to-date immigration information.
✅ Ask your questions directly to legal and immigration professionals.
✅ Learn what resources may be available.
✅ Stand in solidarity with members of our community during a time of uncertainty.

🗓 Date: Saturday, August 9
🕞 Time: 3:30 PM
📍 Location: Bethesda Haitian Church of God
1604 Hammond Avenue
Waterloo, IA 50702

Please share this post with friends, family, churches, and community organizations. Someone you know may need this information.

Together, we can ensure our community is informed, prepared, and supported.

07/22/2026

💰 Ready to take control of your financial future?
Join us, in partnership with Community Bank & Trust, for our Immigrant Financial Empowerment Initiative. A free workshop series designed to help immigrants and refugees better understand the U.S. banking and financial system while building on the financial knowledge and experiences they already have.

📍 Location:
Waterloo Public Library – Conference Room
415 Commercial St., Waterloo, IA 50701
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📱 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register!

06/30/2026

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court reaffirmed that birthright citizenship is protected under the 14th Amendment, striking down the executive order that sought to end automatic citizenship for many children born in the United States. The decision preserves longstanding constitutional precedent and represents a significant ruling on immigration and constitutional law.
Read the full article for more details:

(Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images)Updated on June 30 at 1:55 p.m.The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship – the guarantee of citizenship to virtually everyone born in the United States. In a decision by Chief Justice Jo...

06/25/2026

Press released reports that the U.S. Supreme Court issued two major immigration rulings in favor of the Trump administration. In separate 6-3 decisions, the Court ruled that the administration may end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for many Haitian and Syrian immigrants, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of people, and also cleared the way for the government to reinstate a policy allowing officials to limit or turn back asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border before they enter the country. Supporters of the rulings argue they reinforce executive authority over immigration and border security, while critics say they could significantly impact humanitarian protections and access to asylum.

The Supreme Court voted 6-3 on Thursday to allow the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disaster in Haiti and Syria, exposing hundreds of thousands more people to potential deportation. The Department of Homeland Security can now end temporary pro...

06/24/2026

Immigration Update: A recent federal court ruling has blocked the practice of ICE making broad civil immigration arrests at immigration courts nationwide. The decision found that the policy lacked sufficient legal justification and raised concerns about access to the immigration court system. Supporters of the ruling argue that individuals should be able to attend required court hearings without fear of arrest, while the government is expected to challenge the decision.

As always, community members should stay informed about changes in immigration policies and consult a qualified immigration attorney or accredited representative regarding their individual circumstances.

The ruling in a class-action lawsuit filed in California applies to immigration courts nationwide.