Tanager Place is an accredited provider of the program created by The Children’s Defense Fund (CDF). CDF Freedom Schools® are six-week summer programs designed to increase literacy, self-esteem, socio-emotional skills,
Tanager Place is partnering with Girls on the Run to offer a virtual film screening of the IndieFlix original documentary LIKE. The event takes place on March 4, 2021 at
This week is National Play Therapy Week! February 7-13 is a special week in which we celebrate the importance of play for children and families and honor the work done
Tanager Place is pleased to announce applications are now being accepted for the Bridge to the Future scholarship program. Thanks to a generous $1M anonymous gift to Tanager Place in
Tanager Place will offer a new program, S.O.S, Saving Our Sisters. The program will provide constructive opportunities for middle & high school girls who are involved in or at-risk of
“It’s all for the children. We just want to spread joy.” – Carol Hills If you’ve had the pleasure of meeting Jared and Carol Hills, you know first-hand that
Tanager Place has received a grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity to fund the purchase of a new van. Tanager Place is a nonprofit organization in Eastern Iowa that
At Tanager Place, it is never too early to prepare for the upcoming holidays. We look forward to the many ways we can work together to make a difference for
Our 2020 Impact report is now available. Find out more about the accomplishments of Tanager Place in 2019-2020 fiscal year. You can also learn about all the great supporters of
A legislative proposal will soon land on Gov. Kim Reynold’s desk that could result in added protections for drivers with autism. Because Tanager Place believes all people deserve an opportunity
Today, as always, Tanager Place believes in the greatness of every child. Our work centers on creating safe communities and resilient families because we understand strong roots are necessary for
Since 2007 the African American Museum of Iowa has honored key contributors as “History Makers.” This year Okpara Rice, our chief executive, is one of four award winners who will
Outpatient Services have gone live with teletherapy services, offering immediate, short term, solution-focused sessions to people of all ages as well as establishing a longer term, ongoing solution for traditional
Tanager Place Summer Fest has been a time of community celebration for the past 29 years. Sadly, in acknowledgement of ongoing public health concerns, our 30th annual event will not be
Camp Tanager is not just one place on a map, or one week during the year. It’s a 94-year strong community, a family, and a way of life for those
The Great Eastern Iowa Duck Race is once again upon us! The duck race, organized and hosted by Cedar Rapids Daybreak Rotary, is now in its 12th year. All proceeds
This is how a role-playing game outperforms technology. Our heads contain the finest hardware and software ever made. Don’t believe it? Just ask the Tanager Place inpatient youth spending their
Application deadline for fall distributions is May 15 LEARN MORE & APPLY NOW A $1 million anonymous gift is opening more doors for the children of Tanager Place. The gift
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