Iowa Concert of Hope: IA Derecho Resource Center

In the wake of the massively destructive derecho storm that occurred on August 10, 2020 where some of the hardest hit areas were Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha, Marion, and other parts of East Central Iowa, performers came together for a virtual concert benefit event. Now as the first anniversary of that storm is commemorated, the concert will air again on KCRG-TV channel 9.2 and Mediacom channels 815/822 on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 7pm. The Iowa Concert of Hope features performances and appearances by national and local talent, from the worlds of film, Broadway, TV, dance, opera and cabaret. Many of the performers are rooted in Iowa, or started their careers here.

One year later, not everyone has recovered; many still struggle and there continues to be urgent & ongoing needs in our communities. Those who wish to contribute can direct their donations to benefit the Iowa Derecho Resource Center, the Iowa Giving Crew, United Way of East Central Iowa, or Brucemore Historic Site & Cultural Center. See more details and performer info at www.iowahope.com. Please spread the word, and plan to join us for the encore presentation of the concert!

This GoFundMe campaign is for the Iowa Derecho Resource Center, and any donation will help make an impact. Please consider also giving to our GoFundMe campaigns for the Iowa Giving Crew, United Way of East Central Iowa, and Brucemore. Thanks in advance for your contribution to support these disaster relief & recovery efforts.

Started by volunteers within 48 hours of the storm, the Iowa Derecho Resource Center is a grass roots community group dedicated to helping those affected in the Cedar Rapids & surrounding areas by providing food and household supplies and delivering meals, and organizing groups of volunteers for tree removal, yard cleanup, and many other community needs. The center is operated by Together We Achieve in warehouse space that offers a grocery-store type of experience, and it's open six days a week. Donations help fund continued distribution of food and other essentials to anyone struggling with basic day-to-day needs.