Catherine McAuley Center

09/04/2026

Everyday, we strive to live by the words of our namesake, Catherine McAuley, "We should be shining lamps, giving light to all around us."

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09/03/2026

CMC's very own Board Vice President, Pablo Estrada and Board Treasurer, David Maier, are hitting the runway next Thursday for a great cause! Help them, United Way of East Central Iowa, and Women United support women's health right here in the corridor.

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🥁Drumroll, please!🥁 We are excited to reveal our Power of the Purse runway models for this year's event, which is happening next Thursday, September 10! These community champions will strut their stuff down the runway, highlight several of our amazing silent auction items, and support women's health in our community. Thank you to all of our runway models for giving of their time and talent to make this year's Power of the Purse event a success!

We are sure they would all like to see you at Power of the Purse, so be sure to get your tickets before sales end on September 3. General and VIP tickets are both still available at: https://bit.ly/3SHfLQI

09/02/2026

Classes are in full swing at CMC! Did you know CMC supports adult learners with free one-on-one tutoring and classes? Students come to CMC to learn English, Math, Computer Skills, and prepare to take their High-School Equivalency and US. Citizenship exams.

Learn More: https://cmc-cr.org/education-services/
Support CMC: https://cmc-cr.org/give/

08/31/2026

This month, CMC Women's Services celebrated Women's Equality Day with some amazing women, stories, living history, art, and delicious food. This year's theme was Gumption, and the CMC community has it n spades!

Thank you to everyone who made this possible: Jamie Ross Photography for the stellar photos, Sheila Stuelke Stevens for the lovely music, Hy-Vee for the cake, for the food, and Rock Technology for sponsoring.

Learn more about CMC Women's Services:
https://cmc-cr.org/womens-services/

08/21/2026

Volunteer with CMC and help us change lives! We're looking for help with the food pantry, the front desk, and tutoring. Email [email protected] to learn more!
https://cmc-cr.org/volunteer/

08/13/2026

We are so grateful to the Dupaco Community Credit Union Foundation! Thank you for supporting CMC's mission of creating hope and opportunity through educational and supportive services that promote stability, skill-building, and connection!
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🎉 Congratulations to the 32 organizations receiving funding through the 2026 Dupaco Foundation Nonprofit Grant Program!
The Dupaco Foundation is awarding $250,000 in grants to support affordable housing and homeownership, workforce development, and small business growth across Iowa and Wisconsin.
We're grateful for the nonprofits that help strengthen our communities and create opportunities for people to thrive.
Join us in congratulating the following 2026 Dupaco Foundation Nonprofit Grant recipients:
• 6th Avenue Corridor
• The Arc of East Central Iowa
• Catherine McAuley Center
• Cedar Valley Humane Society
• Change Course
• Crescent Community Health Center
• Dubuque/Jackson County Habitat for Humanity
• Dubuque Area Labor-Management Council
• Dubuque Y Crisis Services
• Dubuque Rescue Mission
• St. Vincent de Paul - Dubuque
• Exceptional Services, Inc.
• Feed Iowa First
• Fountain Of Youth Program
• Four Mounds Foundation - HEART Partnership
• Friends of St Mary's Steeple Square
• Habitat for Humanity of Dane County
• Homes for Iowa
• Hope Community Development (Hope CDA)
• House of Hope
• Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity
• Mindful Minutes
• Moms Connect Dubuque
• The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative, Inc. NewBoCo
• NewBo City Market
• Opening Doors
• Presentation Lantern Center
• REAP Food Group
• Riverview Center
• United Way of Dane County
• Willis Dady Homeless Services
• Wisconsin Partnership for Housing Development, Inc.

Learn more: https://www.dupaco.com/newsroom/dupaco-foundation-awards-250k-to-nonprofits

08/12/2026

Help CMC support the women in our community! CMC Women's Services is looking for donations to set each resident up for success!

Our most needed NEW items include: Twin Bedding Sets, Pillows, Towel Sets, Twin Mattress Encasements, Laundry Detergent, Shampoo/Conditioner Sets, Hairbrushes, Combs, Lotions, Pet-friendly Vacuum, and Pet Odor Eliminator.

🖤 See CMC's Full Wishlist: https://cmc-cr.org/food-pantry-wishlist/
🖤 Shop the Amazon Wishlist: https://a.co/0dlL8vr
🖤 Host A Food Drive: https://cmc-cr.org/give/supply-drives/

Donation Hours:
Monday: 9am – 6pm
Tuesday: 9am – 6pm
Wednesday: 8am – 6pm
Thursday: 9am – 7pm
Friday: 9am – noon
Saturday: 9am – noon

Want to help in other ways? Learn More: https://cmc-cr.org/take-action/

08/11/2026

Did you know that CMC can house up to 22 women across our Transitional and Supportive Housing Programs?

The CMC Transitional Housing Program offers long-term support, and is the starting point of Women’s Services housing programs. Services are provided in a residential setting with structured programs, daily expectations, and intensive case management. Transitional Housing services are offered at CMC’s main facility and at a nearby housing property.

The CMC Supportive Housing Program can be seen as a next step for women who have graduated from Transitional Housing. Women in Supportive Housing have experienced crisis in the past, and have since gained stability through Transitional Housing, but still benefit from case management and positive connections with other women. This program is lease-based communal living environment in a CMC owned housing property which allows residents to establish a positive leasing history.

Learn More: https://cmc-cr.org/womens-services/