Friends of the Family

11/02/2026

🌴 Your dream vacation could be one raffle ticket away.

Join us at A Night In Hollywood on November 13 for an unforgettable evening featuring The Pork Tornadoes, great food, exciting auctions, and your chance to win a $2,300 travel package to the destination of your choice.

✨ Winner chooses where to go.
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now.

Get yours before they're gone!

11/02/2026

FYI The Waterloo Public Library is still closed for renovation so we will not be holding our normal hours there today. We'll update you when we know more!

The Waterloo Public Library remains closed while crews complete drilling work for our new public elevator. The loud drilling and hammering, along with safety concerns around the open elevator shaft, mean we can’t reopen just yet.

Once drilling is complete and the shaft is secured, we’ll reopen. Our staff elevator will be available for patrons to travel between the first and second floors until the new public elevator is installed.

Learn more about why our reopening has been delayed: https://www.waterloopubliclibrary.org/elevating-access-our-community

While we’re closed, no materials will be due or checked in. Please do not use the outside book drop.

We’ll share updates here and on our website as soon as we know more. Thank you for bearing with us!

10/31/2026

We're less than 2 weeks away from A Night In Hollywood featuring a live performance from The Pork Tornadoes!

And don't forget, every attendee will be entered into a drawing to win a dream vacation getaway to a destination of their choosing!

Get your tickets here before they're gone: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/anightin2026/

November is looking wild! Can't wait to party with you all. Where will we see you?

10/30/2026

We're hiring an Outreach & Diversion Specialist in Waterloo!

This role is perfect for someone who is compassionate, resourceful, and ready to meet people where they are. You'll conduct street outreach, help individuals experiencing homelessness access housing and services, provide crisis support, and build partnerships throughout the community.

If you're passionate about helping people overcome barriers and thrive, we want to meet you.

Apply today: https://fotf.bamboohr.com/careers/102

10/28/2026

A small act can change a family's entire holiday.

For families rebuilding after crisis, the holiday season can bring extra stress. Through Adopt-a-Family, you can help make sure children have gifts to open and families can experience a little more joy, comfort, and hope this season.

When you adopt a family, you're not just giving presents. You're showing a neighbor they're not alone.

Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/r/wYYCbNbw5U

Questions? Reach out to Madison at [email protected]

10/27/2026

We're coming up fast on November 13th! Are you guys ready to rock out for a great cause?!

Join us at Hilton Garden Inn - Cedar Falls as we enjoy a Hollywood-worthy meal, bid on incredible auction items, enter to win a dream vacation, and cap off the night with Iowa's favorite party band, The Pork Tornadoes!

Come for the fun. Stay for the cause. Leave knowing you made a difference.

👇Who's your concert buddy? Tag the person you're bringing with you in the comments!👇

🎟️ Get your tickets before they're gone: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/anightin2026/

10/26/2026

Today we're celebrating Rachel's 3-year anniversary at Friends of the Family!

As a Crisis Line Manager, she's helped countless people through difficult moments with compassion, patience, and the ability to stay calm when life feels anything but calm. And after surviving three years of crisis calls and being a Cubs fan, we're convinced she can handle just about anything.

Thanks for all you do, Rachel. We're lucky you're on our team!

10/26/2026

If you or someone you know is seeking support related to sexual assault or domestic abuse, help is nearby. Whether it just happened or it has been years, we’re here whenever you’re ready.

As a member of the Violence Free Iowa coalition of victim service provider organizations, we’re always here to listen and support you without judgment or pressure.

Our services are free and confidential, and we can help you navigate housing challenges, medical appointments, legal proceedings, and more.

Call: 319-352-0037 or 1-800-770-1650
Text: “IowaHelp” to 20121
Website: www.fofia.org

10/25/2026

Congrats, Caitlyn on seven years at FOF as our...well, what haven't you done here?! We're actually beginning to suspect Caitlyn is three employees stacked on top of each other in a trench coat.

She's held just about every position imaginable, survived organizational changes, learned new systems, trained half the staff (give or take), and somehow managed to keep smiling through all of it. Her knowledge, patience, and willingness to jump in wherever needed have made her an invaluable part of our team and our mission.

Thank you for seven incredible years of dedication and being the person everyone knows they can count on. We're lucky to have you.