CommUnity Crisis Services
@builtbycommunity.bsky.social
CommUnity Crisis Services is a volunteer-driven organization based in Iowa City, Iowa that provides immediate and non-judgmental support for individuals facing an emotional, food, or financial crisis.
🛑 STOP 🖐️ It's time for a little screen break.
The constant stream of news and notifications can be a lot. If the news, social media, or everything happening in the world feels overwhelming right now, you don’t have to carry it alone. We’re here to listen, support, and help you through it.
The constant stream of news and notifications can be a lot. If the news, social media, or everything happening in the world feels overwhelming right now, you don’t have to carry it alone. We’re here to listen, support, and help you through it.
January 29, 2026 at 6:56 PM
🛑 STOP 🖐️ It's time for a little screen break.
The constant stream of news and notifications can be a lot. If the news, social media, or everything happening in the world feels overwhelming right now, you don’t have to carry it alone. We’re here to listen, support, and help you through it.
The constant stream of news and notifications can be a lot. If the news, social media, or everything happening in the world feels overwhelming right now, you don’t have to carry it alone. We’re here to listen, support, and help you through it.
"It is difficult to ignore the storm of incivility around us. Looking for a twinkle of hope, I go back to children’s TV icon Fred Rogers’ adage. 'Look for the helpers,'" says Patti, CommUnity board chair, in a letter to our amazing supporters.
Read more at builtbycommunity.org/boardchairletter25
Read more at builtbycommunity.org/boardchairletter25
January 23, 2026 at 7:07 PM
"It is difficult to ignore the storm of incivility around us. Looking for a twinkle of hope, I go back to children’s TV icon Fred Rogers’ adage. 'Look for the helpers,'" says Patti, CommUnity board chair, in a letter to our amazing supporters.
Read more at builtbycommunity.org/boardchairletter25
Read more at builtbycommunity.org/boardchairletter25
Due to dangerous temperatures in the forecast, our administrative offices, Financial Support, and CommUnity Food Bank will be closed tomorrow. Emergency food bags are available at GuideLink Center.
Our mental health support services will remain open. We will post any updates here if needed.
Our mental health support services will remain open. We will post any updates here if needed.
January 22, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Due to dangerous temperatures in the forecast, our administrative offices, Financial Support, and CommUnity Food Bank will be closed tomorrow. Emergency food bags are available at GuideLink Center.
Our mental health support services will remain open. We will post any updates here if needed.
Our mental health support services will remain open. We will post any updates here if needed.
Join us on Tuesday, January 27 at 6 p.m. in Meeting Room A of the Iowa City Public Library to learn more about how our Mobile Crisis team will be training to provide field mediation in the community!
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January 22, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Join us on Tuesday, January 27 at 6 p.m. in Meeting Room A of the Iowa City Public Library to learn more about how our Mobile Crisis team will be training to provide field mediation in the community!
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On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor Dr. King’s vision of a more just, compassionate world. Caring for one another is a vital part of equity and justice.
Today is a reminder to check in, listen with empathy, and continue building a world where everyone has the support they need to thrive.
Today is a reminder to check in, listen with empathy, and continue building a world where everyone has the support they need to thrive.
January 19, 2026 at 3:03 PM
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor Dr. King’s vision of a more just, compassionate world. Caring for one another is a vital part of equity and justice.
Today is a reminder to check in, listen with empathy, and continue building a world where everyone has the support they need to thrive.
Today is a reminder to check in, listen with empathy, and continue building a world where everyone has the support they need to thrive.
CommUnity Food Bank, Financial Support, and administrative offices are closed today in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Healing Prairie Farm, Mobile Crisis, and Crisis Helpline Services remain open 24/7/365.
Healing Prairie Farm, Mobile Crisis, and Crisis Helpline Services remain open 24/7/365.
January 19, 2026 at 2:31 PM
CommUnity Food Bank, Financial Support, and administrative offices are closed today in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Healing Prairie Farm, Mobile Crisis, and Crisis Helpline Services remain open 24/7/365.
Healing Prairie Farm, Mobile Crisis, and Crisis Helpline Services remain open 24/7/365.
‼️Urgent need for delivery drivers‼️
We are in need of delivery drivers on Tuesday, January 20. If you are interested and have a reliable vehicle, sign up here: www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a45af...
We are in need of delivery drivers on Tuesday, January 20. If you are interested and have a reliable vehicle, sign up here: www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a45af...
January 16, 2026 at 3:02 PM
‼️Urgent need for delivery drivers‼️
We are in need of delivery drivers on Tuesday, January 20. If you are interested and have a reliable vehicle, sign up here: www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a45af...
We are in need of delivery drivers on Tuesday, January 20. If you are interested and have a reliable vehicle, sign up here: www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a45af...
CommUnity Food Bank, Financial Support, and administrative offices will be closed Monday, January 19 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Our mental health programs will remain open 24/7/365.
Our mental health programs will remain open 24/7/365.
January 12, 2026 at 7:03 PM
CommUnity Food Bank, Financial Support, and administrative offices will be closed Monday, January 19 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Our mental health programs will remain open 24/7/365.
Our mental health programs will remain open 24/7/365.
Winter can feel heavy for our minds, our hearts, and our households. If you’re feeling more tired, isolated, anxious, or overwhelmed this season, you’re not alone.
Read more on the blog 👉 builtbycommunity.org/you-dont-hav...
Read more on the blog 👉 builtbycommunity.org/you-dont-hav...
January 9, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Winter can feel heavy for our minds, our hearts, and our households. If you’re feeling more tired, isolated, anxious, or overwhelmed this season, you’re not alone.
Read more on the blog 👉 builtbycommunity.org/you-dont-hav...
Read more on the blog 👉 builtbycommunity.org/you-dont-hav...
How are your New Year’s resolutions going so far? Resolutions are a great way to set intentions for the coming year - we’re all always growing, after all!
You can do great things this year, BUT if your growth comes in a different form than you expected this January, that’s okay!
You can do great things this year, BUT if your growth comes in a different form than you expected this January, that’s okay!
January 6, 2026 at 6:25 PM
How are your New Year’s resolutions going so far? Resolutions are a great way to set intentions for the coming year - we’re all always growing, after all!
You can do great things this year, BUT if your growth comes in a different form than you expected this January, that’s okay!
You can do great things this year, BUT if your growth comes in a different form than you expected this January, that’s okay!
Reminder, the Food Bank, Financial Support, and our administrative offices will be closed Thursday, January 1. We wish everyone a safe and happy roll over into the new year!
December 31, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Reminder, the Food Bank, Financial Support, and our administrative offices will be closed Thursday, January 1. We wish everyone a safe and happy roll over into the new year!
There are just a few days left in the year, and the need in our community hasn’t slowed down.
Your support before December 31 can make a meaningful difference for families entering the new year needing food, stability, and hope.
Builtbycommunity.org/donate
Your support before December 31 can make a meaningful difference for families entering the new year needing food, stability, and hope.
Builtbycommunity.org/donate
December 27, 2025 at 11:13 PM
There are just a few days left in the year, and the need in our community hasn’t slowed down.
Your support before December 31 can make a meaningful difference for families entering the new year needing food, stability, and hope.
Builtbycommunity.org/donate
Your support before December 31 can make a meaningful difference for families entering the new year needing food, stability, and hope.
Builtbycommunity.org/donate
This year, thousands of our neighbors turned to CommUnity for food, stability, and hope during moments of crisis. Because of you, they weren’t alone. 💙
December 26, 2025 at 10:55 PM
This year, thousands of our neighbors turned to CommUnity for food, stability, and hope during moments of crisis. Because of you, they weren’t alone. 💙
The holidays remind us how powerful community can be. Thank you for showing up, lending a hand, and making sure our neighbors are not forgotten this season.
Sending warm wishes for a season filled with comfort, generosity, and brighter days ahead.
Sending warm wishes for a season filled with comfort, generosity, and brighter days ahead.
December 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The holidays remind us how powerful community can be. Thank you for showing up, lending a hand, and making sure our neighbors are not forgotten this season.
Sending warm wishes for a season filled with comfort, generosity, and brighter days ahead.
Sending warm wishes for a season filled with comfort, generosity, and brighter days ahead.
These last few days of the year can come with a lot of stress - here are ten ways to keep stress at bay during the busy holiday season. Be safe, take care of yourself, and remember that we are here to help if you need a listening ear this week (or ever)!
December 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
These last few days of the year can come with a lot of stress - here are ten ways to keep stress at bay during the busy holiday season. Be safe, take care of yourself, and remember that we are here to help if you need a listening ear this week (or ever)!
In the past few days, Project Holiday has provided meals for 818 local families. So far, our wonderful community has covered the cost of 911 Project Holiday meals, but we expect to see many more families coming through our doors this weekend.
Give today at builtbycommunity.org/project-holiday
Give today at builtbycommunity.org/project-holiday
December 19, 2025 at 11:14 PM
In the past few days, Project Holiday has provided meals for 818 local families. So far, our wonderful community has covered the cost of 911 Project Holiday meals, but we expect to see many more families coming through our doors this weekend.
Give today at builtbycommunity.org/project-holiday
Give today at builtbycommunity.org/project-holiday
THANK YOU to everyone who came out last weekend to help kickoff Project Holiday 2025! We raised over $2,000, which helps provide so many families with a warm holiday meal this year. Big shout out to Saint Silver and Arches & Outlaws for their amazing music, and thank you Wildwood for hosting!
December 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
THANK YOU to everyone who came out last weekend to help kickoff Project Holiday 2025! We raised over $2,000, which helps provide so many families with a warm holiday meal this year. Big shout out to Saint Silver and Arches & Outlaws for their amazing music, and thank you Wildwood for hosting!
Huge thank you to United Iowa Financial for their donation of $5,000 to our Food Bank. We're grateful for your support. Thank you SO much! #FeedYourNeighbors #FoodBank #ThankYou
December 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Huge thank you to United Iowa Financial for their donation of $5,000 to our Food Bank. We're grateful for your support. Thank you SO much! #FeedYourNeighbors #FoodBank #ThankYou
If you can spare a little time, you can make a big difference by delivering groceries to local families.
Grab a route. Share some joy. Make this Christmas extra special.
Sign up today and help us deliver the magic!
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Grab a route. Share some joy. Make this Christmas extra special.
Sign up today and help us deliver the magic!
www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a45af...
December 17, 2025 at 10:29 PM
If you can spare a little time, you can make a big difference by delivering groceries to local families.
Grab a route. Share some joy. Make this Christmas extra special.
Sign up today and help us deliver the magic!
www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a45af...
Grab a route. Share some joy. Make this Christmas extra special.
Sign up today and help us deliver the magic!
www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a45af...
Project Holiday meal distribution began earlier this week, and on day one we served 198 households!
We're 60% of the way to our goal to feed 1,500 households this week. A $30 gift provides a local family a home-cooked holiday meal together.
builtbycommunity.org/project-holiday
We're 60% of the way to our goal to feed 1,500 households this week. A $30 gift provides a local family a home-cooked holiday meal together.
builtbycommunity.org/project-holiday
December 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Project Holiday meal distribution began earlier this week, and on day one we served 198 households!
We're 60% of the way to our goal to feed 1,500 households this week. A $30 gift provides a local family a home-cooked holiday meal together.
builtbycommunity.org/project-holiday
We're 60% of the way to our goal to feed 1,500 households this week. A $30 gift provides a local family a home-cooked holiday meal together.
builtbycommunity.org/project-holiday
HUGE thank you to everyone who came out to Iowa City Pride's HoliGay Pride Night!❤️🎄Along with donations of food and household items, we received $550 in donations for Project Holiday which will provide 18 families with ingredients to make warm holiday meal this year. Thank you so much!
December 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
HUGE thank you to everyone who came out to Iowa City Pride's HoliGay Pride Night!❤️🎄Along with donations of food and household items, we received $550 in donations for Project Holiday which will provide 18 families with ingredients to make warm holiday meal this year. Thank you so much!
Are you busy Friday, December, 19? Join us at The Englert for an energetic, funky 'Eufórquestra: Home For the Holidays' Concert!🎶🎷 $2 for every ticket purchased will support our neighbors in crisis.
Get tickets and more information here: englert.org/events/eufor...
Get tickets and more information here: englert.org/events/eufor...
December 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Are you busy Friday, December, 19? Join us at The Englert for an energetic, funky 'Eufórquestra: Home For the Holidays' Concert!🎶🎷 $2 for every ticket purchased will support our neighbors in crisis.
Get tickets and more information here: englert.org/events/eufor...
Get tickets and more information here: englert.org/events/eufor...