Success Stories Archives

BUILDING
BRIDGES

BUILDING BRIDGES

416 JEFFERSON ST.
BURLINGTON, IA 52601

Getting Ahead: Tuesdays
from 6-8:30pm

Staying Ahead: Meets first
Tuesday of month, from 6-8:00pm

HOURS: MON-THURS, 9AM-2PM

CONTACT US

What is the Getting Ahead Class?

The Getting Ahead Class is an 18-week, hands-on workshop that empowers individuals who struggle in poverty reach their fullest potential, develop their future story, and build a support system.

How to lead by example and continue succeeding in life.

Staying Ahead is a mentorship program for the graduates of the Getting Ahead Class who are living productive, sustainable lives, paired with a newcomer to help mentor and lead by example.

“Bridges impacted my life in such a positive way!”

Read through these Success Stories and see the beauty and ashes that come from struggle and success. Meet some of our graduates, volunteers, and current class members and see how they have improved their lives!

Free Monthly Book Giveaway for Kids!

We care about our families and their children. We know that reading drastically develops language skills and increases school readiness. Kids who are a part of the Bridges programs receive a special new book every month.

We help families with transportation!

Lack of transportation is a HUGE barrier for families in need. Through volunteers, community partnerships, and donations we provide our families with vehicles and help with maintenance and repairs.

We have fun and we make a huge impact in the Burlington community.

Volunteers are the foundation of our organization. From childcare, providing meals, transportation of our participants, light labor, and mentorships, we have a variety of opportunities to serve the community. Join us, we’d love to have you!

Contact us for questions and sign-ups.

Let us know how we can help you by filling out our quick form, click below. If you have questions, want to know more about our programs, want to volunteer, or donate items, please contact us and we’ll get back to you within 48 hours.

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As City Hope grows and expands we will be emailing out our monthly newsletter. Stay in the know on updates, needs, success stories, and ways to get involved as they arise. Sign up below if you’d like to be on our email list!

CUPBOARD
FOOD BANK

BURLINGTON

FT. MADISON

THE CUPBOARD FOOD BANK & CITY HOPE FOUNDATION

818 MAPLE ST.
BURLINGTON, IA 52601

MON/WED/FRI: 8-11:00am

TUES: 4-6:00pm

319.572.8631

CITY HOPE
FOUNDATION

THE CUPBOARD
FOOD BANK

SUCCESS STORIES

WAYS TO DONATE

MEET THE TEAM

CONTACT US

We are the City Hope Foundation

City Hope exists to promote the flourishing of individuals, families, and communities in Southeast Iowa and West-Central Illinois through building relationships, meeting needs, and sharing hope.

Welcome to the Cupboard

The Cupboard is a free, walk-in-friendly food bank for individuals and families in need. Enjoy an easy, judgment-free, shopping experience at both our Burlington and Fort Madison locations. No requirements, all are welcome!

“City Hope was there for my family when we needed it most!”

Read about families just like yours and individuals who struggled with income poverty, spiritual poverty, and social poverty who used City Hope programs to help them step up in life. They explain the highs and lows of their journey and how they overcame huge obstacles.

We help families with transportation!

Lack of transportation is a HUGE barrier for families in need. Through volunteers, community partnerships, and donations we provide our families with vehicles and help with maintenance and repairs.

We have fun and we make a huge impact in the Burlington community.

Volunteers are the foundation of our organization. From donating food and hygiene items, unloading trucks, transportation of our participants, prayer, and mentorships, we have a variety of opportunities to serve the community. Join us, we’d love to have you!

Contact us for questions and sign-ups

Join Our Community!

YOUTH
SERVICES

CITY HOPE: MAPLE LEAF YOUTH ACTIVITIES CENTER

904 MAPLE ST.
BURLINGTON, IA 52601

YOUTH NIGHTS: Wednesday
from 6pm-8:00pm

HOURS: Contact us for in-person appointments

YOUTH NIGHTS

HIGH SCHOOL
DROPOUT RECOVERY
PROGRAM

SUCCESS STORIES

VOLUNTEER

CONTACT US

Tuesday Nights Youth Night

Youth Nights are a great way for students 3rd-12th grade to have a safe, social setting once per week on Tuesday evenings. The kids will be given a free dinner meal, snacks, games, and a quick lesson in small groups.

Do you know a student who needs a second chance?

We all deserve second chances, and at City Hope it can be found. Students who dropped out of high school can join our free recovery program that helps them get back on track through a part-time online study that gets them a diploma once completed.

“City Hope was there for my family when we needed it most!”

We have fun and we make a huge impact in the Burlington community.

Volunteers are the foundation of our organization. From donating items, to spending a few hours at the Cupboard helping families, creating pre-packaged meals, prayer, and smiles, we have a variety of opportunities for both kids and parents to do together. Join us, we’d love to have you!

Contact us for questions and sign-ups

Join Our Community!

TAKE
ACTION

BUILDING BRIDGES

904 MAPLE ST.
BURLINGTON, IA 52601

CALL THE BRIDGES OFFICE OR
MONA ASH FOR APPOINTMENTS

319.759.4057

GETTING AHEAD

STAYING AHEAD

SUCCESS STORIES

BRIDGES KIDS

WAYS TO DONATE

MEET THE TEAM

CONTACT US

What is the Getting Ahead Class?

The Getting Ahead Class is an 18-week, hands-on workshop that empowers individuals who struggle in poverty reach their fullest potential, develop their future story, and build a support system.

How to lead by example and continue succeeding in life.

The Staying Ahead program helps our graduates continue to grow, their resources and surrounds them with supportive relationships that will come alongside them as they continue to build their future story.

“Bridges impacted my life in such a positive way!”

Free Monthly Book Giveaway for Kids!

While the participants are in their programs, we are intentional about helping the kids build their own resources.

Volunteers are the foundation of our organization!

From childcare, providing meals, transportation of our participants, light labor, and mentorships, we have a variety of opportunities to serve the community. Join us, we’d love to have you!

We have fun and we make a huge impact in the Burlington community.

Our staff is intentional about building relationships, meeting needs, and sharing hope. We are comprised of folks that have hearts to share God’s love.

Contact us for questions and sign-ups.

Join Our Community!

BURLINGTON

FT. MADISON

THE CUPBOARD FOOD BANK & CITY HOPE FOUNDATION

818 MAPLE ST.
BURLINGTON, IA 52601

MON/WED/FRI: 8-11:00am

TUES: 4-6:00pm

319.572.8631

CITY HOPE
FOUNDATION

THE CUPBOARD
FOOD BANK

SUCCESS STORIES

WAYS TO DONATE

MEET THE TEAM

CONTACT US

We are the City Hope Foundation

City Hope exists to promote the flourishing of individuals, families, and communities in Southeast Iowa and West-Central Illinois through building relationships, meeting needs, and sharing hope.

Welcome to the Cupboard

“City Hope was there for my family when we needed it most!”

Volunteers are the foundation of our organization!

From childcare, providing meals, transportation of our participants, light labor, and mentorships, we have a variety of opportunities to serve the community. Join us, we’d love to have you!

We have fun and we make a huge impact in the Burlington community.

Our staff is intentional about building relationships, meeting needs, and sharing hope. We are comprised of folks that have hearts to share God’s love.

Contact us for questions and sign-ups

Join Our Community!

CITY HOPE: MAPLE LEAF YOUTH ACTIVITIES CENTER

904 MAPLE ST.
BURLINGTON, IA 52601

YOUTH NIGHTS: Wednesday
from 6pm-8:00pm

DROPOUT PROGRAM: CALL FOR INFO

319.572.8631

YOUTH NIGHTS

HIGH SCHOOL
COMPLETION
PROGRAM

SUCCESS STORIES

VOLUNTEER

CONTACT US

Wednesday Nights Youth Night

Youth Nights are a great way for students 3rd-12th grade to have a safe, social setting once per week on Wednesday evenings. The kids will be given a free dinner meal, snacks, games, and a quick lesson in small groups.

Do you know a student who needs a second chance?

“City Hope was there for my family when we needed it most!”

We have fun and we make a huge impact in the Burlington community.

Contact us for questions and sign-ups

Join Our Community!

Anderson

The Power of Mentorship: A Simple Act of Love….Read More

Shania D.

Being part of the Bridges program has truly changed my life. It’s more than just a program—it’s a family….Read More

Brenna W.

If you look at someone and the background they came from, you would never know the trauma and darkness they have experienced in their life…..Read More

Casey G.

Before I found Mona and Bridges, I struggled a lot—not just financially, but mentally….Read More

Kelley Mahoney