Resources
Groups and organizations throughout the state are collaborating for various purposes related to diversity involving a multitude of stakeholders. Below is an initial list of such groups and organizations organized by county. Diversity @ NASW - Iowa seeks additions to expand this list! Please see our Contact Us page to submit other resources.
Allamakee County
Postville Diversity Team
c/o Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 875
Postville, IA 52162
p. 319-864-7441
PO Box 875
Postville, IA 52162
p. 319-864-7441
Black Hawk County
Cedar Valley Diversity Appreciation Team
Waterloo Commission on Human Rights
620 Mulberry
Carnegie Annex Ste 101
Waterloo, IA 50703
p. 319-291-4441
620 Mulberry
Carnegie Annex Ste 101
Waterloo, IA 50703
p. 319-291-4441
Hispanic or Latino Coalition Association (HOLA)
YWCA - Waterloo
425 Lafeyette St.
Waterloo, IA 50703
p. 319-234-7589
425 Lafeyette St.
Waterloo, IA 50703
p. 319-234-7589
Iowa Center for Immigrant Leadership
The Iowa Center for Immigrant Leadership and Integration (ICILI) guides and prepares Iowa communities and businesses as they accommodate immigrant and refugee newcomers living and working in Iowa. ICILI provides tailored consultation for community leadership, conducts research relating to issues facing newcomers and communities, develops innovative training programs for business and industry, and educates Iowans concerning the needs, challenges and opportunities of their new immigrant neighbors, co-workers and employees. All ICILI programming incorporates a strong appreciation for the critical role newcomers play in ensuring the long-term social and economic vitality of Iowa's businesses and communities.
University of Northern Iowa
Lang Hall 211
Cedar Falls, IA 50614
p. 319-273-3029
Cerro Gordo County
North Iowa Diversity Appreciation Team
22 N. Georgia Ste 216
Mason City, IA 50401
p. 641-424-0678
Mason City, IA 50401
p. 641-424-0678
Dallas County
Perry Diversity Appreciation Team
Mt. Olivet Luthern Church
912 - 15th St.
Perry, IA 50220
p. 515-465-5298
912 - 15th St.
Perry, IA 50220
p. 515-465-5298
Emmet County
Esterville Diversity Appreciation Team
409 N. 6th St.
PO Box 43
Esterville, IA 51334
p. 712-362-3237
PO Box 43
Esterville, IA 51334
p. 712-362-3237
Henry County
Healthy Henry County Communities Diversity Action Team
MetroGroup
PO Box 500
Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
p. 319-385-5120
PO Box 500
Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
p. 319-385-5120
Johnson County
Diverse - Cities Appreciation Team
Iowa City Human Rights Commission
410 E. Washington/Civic Ctr.
Iowa City, IA 52240
p 319-356-5022
410 E. Washington/Civic Ctr.
Iowa City, IA 52240
p 319-356-5022
Linn County
African American Museum of IowaMission: To preserve, publicize, and educate the public on the African American heritage and culture of Iowa.
Location: Cedar Rapids Website: http://www.blackiowa.org/ |
Polk County
Once IowaIowa's largest advocacy organization for the LBGT community.
Location: 500 E Locust Street, Suite 300, Des Moines Website: http://www.oneiowa.org Phone Number: 515-288-4019 |
Scott County
Quad Citians Affirming Diversity (QCAD)
Quad Citians Affirming Diversity (QCAD) brings Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Straight Allies together to build an inclusive community through support, education and advocacy.
Location: Quad Cities Area (Rock Island, Illinois)
Website: http://www.qcad-outforgood.org/
Location: Quad Cities Area (Rock Island, Illinois)
Website: http://www.qcad-outforgood.org/
Quad Cities' Diversity and Racial Equality Roundtables, Bi-State Anti-Hate Response Team, and Diversity Committee
Davenport Civil Rights Commission
423 E. 32nd St.
Davenport, IA 52803
p. 319-326-0717
423 E. 32nd St.
Davenport, IA 52803
p. 319-326-0717
Story County
Community Dialogues Effort
Ames Human Relations Commision
515 Clark Ave.
Ames, IA 50010
p. 515-239-5101
515 Clark Ave.
Ames, IA 50010
p. 515-239-5101
Tama County
Tama County Team for Intercultural Community
South Tama Schools
1702 Harding St.
Tama, IA 52339
p. 641-484-4811
1702 Harding St.
Tama, IA 52339
p. 641-484-4811
Wapello County
Ottumwa Diversity Network
City Hall
103 E. 3rd St.
Ottumwa, IA 52501
p. 641-684-6623
103 E. 3rd St.
Ottumwa, IA 52501
p. 641-684-6623
Webster County
Ft. Dodge/ Webster County Diversity Appreciation Team
Human Rights Commission
Municipal Building
819 2nd Ave. S.
Ft. Dodge, IA 50501
p. 515-576-2201
Municipal Building
819 2nd Ave. S.
Ft. Dodge, IA 50501
p. 515-576-2201