Horizons, A Family Service Alliance is gearing up for the annual Meals On Wheels Lunchbox fundraiser scheduled for February 13 – 17.  The kitchen will build gourmet sandwich entrées to share with the public for only $10 per lunch, with half the funds going to benefit the Meals On Wheels program.  It’s not too...
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Many Eastern Iowans are ringing in the New Year with resolutions to help their community.  Here’s a tasty way to accomplish those goals: order a Horizons Meals On Wheels Lunchbox!  Horizons, A Family Service Alliance is excited to bring back the popular fundraiser for a second year.  February 13-17, 2012 the Horizons Meals On...
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Horizons, A Family Service Alliance is pleased to announce it has received a grant for its Meals On Wheels program from the Alliant Energy Foundation. The funds will be used to support the local meals program and to supplement the cost of a van used to deliver meals to homebound older adults and persons...
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Horizons, A Family Service Alliance welcomes four new additions to their Board of Directors: • Jon Oswood, Senior Staff Engineer at Schneider Electric • Tom Petersen, Director of Communications at ITC Midwest • Drew Westberg, Special Assistant to the City Manager at the City of Cedar Rapids • Laura Wirth, Director of Regulatory Reporting at Transamerica “We’re pleased...
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Mental Health First Aid is a 2-day course that educates participants on how to react and respond in an emotional crisis.  Following the same concept as physical health first aid, Mental Health First Aid works teach a layperson the skills needed to successfully support a suffering individual until professional help can step in.  Horizons,...
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Lace up those sneakers for the 19th Annual Return of the Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 12th at Marion High School.  Last year’s race saw over 1,800 walkers and runners.  Organizers are on pace to host over 2,000 racers this year, and they invite you to join in the action! The Marion High School...
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Participants of all ages are invited to gather at Marion High School on Saturday, November 12, 2011 to run or walk in the 19th Annual Return of the Turkey Trot, beginning at 9 a.m. As in previous years, the race will consist of an 8K run and a 4K run or walk.  Trotters are...
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On Thursday, October 6, National Depression Screening Day, Horizons, A Family Service Alliance will offer free depression screenings to the public. The confidential screenings will be available from 8:00am to 6:00 pm by mental health professionals at Horizons office located at 819 5th Street SE in Cedar Rapids. Horizons satellite offices in Anamosa, Dubuque,...
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Horizons is one of 18 organizations nationwide to be awarded a community dissemination grant to support Mental Health First Aid programs in the Cedar Rapids area. The $1,000 grant from the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare (National Council) will expand Horizons’ Mental Health First Aid trainings in the community to help combat stigma,...
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Horizons Meals On Wheels and the Witwer Center announced a collaboration project today to support the nutrition and healthy aging needs of older adults in our community.  In the midst of program funding cuts, both providers are facing serious challenges and are collaborating to ensure no older adult in the Cedar Rapids area is...
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