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Buena Vista University invites community members from Storm Lake and surrounding communities to experience The Community Crate: Making Central Iowa Home, a free, interactive exhibit focused on housing stability, affordability, and community-driven solutions across Iowa.
The exhibit will be on display Nov. 10-12 on BVU’s Storm Lake campus as part of National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week.
Location and parking
The Community Crate will be located in front of the Arch and the Victory Bell on Grand Avenue at Buena Vista University.
Community members are encouraged to park in lots K or L, both of which are conveniently located near the exhibit site.
Housed inside a transformed shipping container, the Community Crate offers an immersive educational experience that explores housing affordability, eviction trends, homeownership barriers, historic housing policies, and innovative solutions being implemented in communities throughout Iowa. Through interactive displays and personal stories, visitors gain insight into the housing challenges and opportunities facing individuals and families across the state.
“The Community Crate provides an opportunity for meaningful conversations about housing, economic mobility, and community well-being,” said representatives from Buena Vista University's Office of Community and Student Engagement (CASE). “We hope community members of all ages will take advantage of this unique experience and join us in learning more about issues that impact communities across Iowa.”
Tuesday, Nov. 10
Wednesday, Nov. 11
Thursday, Nov. 12
Free and open to the public
Admission is free, and no registration is required. Students, educators, nonprofit organizations, service clubs, faith communities, businesses, local leaders, families and residents throughout the region are encouraged to attend.
The Wednesday evening hours from 5-8 p.m. provide a convenient opportunity for families and community groups to visit together.
Additional information about the exhibit is available at the Community Crate website: https://upliftiowa.org/the-community-crate/.
Community partners encouraged to share
BVU encourages local governments, nonprofit organizations, schools, businesses, faith communities and community groups to help spread the word and invite others to attend. The Community Crate offers a valuable opportunity to foster conversations about housing, homelessness, economic mobility and community well-being across Northwest Iowa.
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