What is Diversity Focus?
Diversity Focus is a non-profit organization devoted to enhancing the diversity of the Cedar Rapids – Iowa City corridor with the following goals:
- Communication - Promote awareness, inclusion and that diversity is welcomed, necessary, and valued in the community
- Findit! Connect to All Things Diverse - Findit! is an online repository of ethnic and diverse resources and services, for new and not so new community members
- Program Enhancement - Advance new ideas and opportunities through interactive programs to enhance diversity and inclusion within the community
What is a "Crash Dialogue?"
"Crash Dialogue" is a program where you will view the Academy Award winning film Crash. After the movie you will be led by trained facilitators into an open discussion with small groups about the status of diverse relations and personal biases. The program runs approximately four hours.
What is the "Brown Bag Speaking Series?"
The Brown Bag Lunch Series is a series of dialogues led by community members, which explore and share real life issues that inform, inspire and enrich our learning about the dynamics of our community. They run during the 12-1 lunch hour, twice a month one in Cedar Rapids and the other in Iowa City.
What is a "Spanish Conversation Circle?"
The Spanish Conversation Circle offers opportunities to practice speaking Spanish every week one is Wednesday from 1:30PM-3:00PM at Charlie’s, in the Gage Memorial Union, located on the Coe College Campus; 1220 First Ave, Cedar Rapids. The other one is every Thursday from 12-1pm at the Diversity Focus office located downtown Cedar Rapids at 222 2nd street SE.
How can I support Diversity Focus?
Become a member by clicking on the Member tab on the main or side toolbar and sign up!
What are your hours of operation?
Our hours of operation are M-F/8-5
How can I get copies on the Inclusive Communities Magazine?
You can click the PDF link on our home page and print one out or give us a call at (319) 363-3707 and request a number of magazines and if we have them in stock we can set those aside for you.
