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At Tanager Place, a large number of the families we serve struggle to come up withe funds necessary to purchase school supplies. We are grateful to once again partner with Salvation Army, as well as other area non-profit agencies to help provide the needed supplies to families within the local community. This project…

A hole lot of fun for a great local cause? That’s par for the course at the Tanager Place Golf Invitational. The 24th annual golf outing will be held August 3rd at Saddleback Golf Course in Solon, Iowa – a short drive south of Cedar Rapids. The round will begin…

Tanager Place received word last month that it had officially been accredited by the Council on Accreditation, distinguishing the organization as high quality in all of its capacities. Through reports filed to the COA and on-site interviews and reviews, Tanager Place joined about 2,000 behavioral health and social services organizations…

Archery, swimming, crafts and a private show from an American Idol finalist turned Nashville recording artist? At this year’s Camp Tanager Diabetes Camp, it’s just called “Wednesday.” Season nine American Idol finalist Crystal Bowersox will join an expected group of 120 campers at this week’s Diabetes Camp to spend a…

Since its inception more than 100 years ago, Tanager Place has prided itself on the unique way it impacts the children of Cedar Rapids and the surrounding communities. As the needs of the community have grown and changed over that time, the organization has adapted to remain at the forefront…

As May ends, it brings a close to another Mental Health Awareness Month. We thought it’d be appropriate to share these statistics and remind you that Tanager Place is happy to be a resource for all children and their families in any way that we can be.

It’s easy to spot someone who’s having a heart attack. They grab their chest, gasp for air and exhibit signs of excruciating physical pain.   But could you spot someone who’s having an anxiety attack? What are the warning signs of someone battling depression?  Now more than ever, your ability to…