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Community Navigators

Community Navigators connect neighbors with resources and services, gather information about community needs, and build relationships throughout the neighborhoods we serve.

Connect with a Community Navigator

How Community Navigators Help

Connect

Connect neighbors with Neighborhood Centers programs, community resources and partner services.

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Assess

Gather information about resident needs, service gaps and emerging community priorities.

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Engage

Build relationships through outreach, neighborhood conversations and community events.

What can I ask about?

Community Navigators can help you explore resources and services that may be useful to you or your family.

Housing and rental assistance
Employment and job resources
Mental health services
Healthcare resources
Insurance
Food and basic needs
Childcare resources
Education and training
Other community services

Help us understand what our community needs.

Our Community Needs Assessment asks about needs such as housing, employment, healthcare and other supports. Your responses help Neighborhood Centers better understand community priorities and help Community Navigators connect neighbors with useful resources.

Take the Needs Assessment

Meet Our Community Navigators

Community Navigators are available to answer questions, help identify resources and connect neighbors with services and programs.

Ayman, Director of Neighborhood Innovation and Strategy

Ayman

Director of Neighborhood Innovation & Strategy

Community Navigator Program Lead

Primary Location: Pheasant Ridge

Languages: Arabic & English

Open Hours: TBA

Email Ayman
Afraa, Community Navigator

Afraa

Community Navigator

Location: Pheasant Ridge

Languages: Arabic & English

Open Hours: TBA

Email Afraa
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Bailey

Community Navigator

Locations: Broadway & Towncrest

Language: English

Open Hours: TBA

Email Bailey

Ways to Connect

Community Navigators are available in several ways, depending on what works best for you.

Walk In

Visit a Neighborhood Center and ask to connect with a Community Navigator.

Phone

Call to ask a question, request resources or arrange a conversation.

Email

Reach out by email with questions or requests for community resources.

In the Community

Meet Community Navigators at Neighborhood Centers activities and community events.

Ready to Connect?

Looking for support?

Connect with a Community Navigator to ask questions, explore resources or find the right next step.

Connect with a Navigator

Want to support your neighbors?

Interested in helping connect neighbors with resources and strengthening community connections? Learn more about becoming a Volunteer Community Navigator.

Become a Volunteer Community Navigator
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Ways to Give Raise the Roof Capital Campaign
City of Iowa City
Johnson County Social Services
Iowa Department of Education
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United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties
Johnson County Empowerment Early Childhood Iowa Area
Early Childhood Iowa
Community Foundation of Johnson County
Iowa City Community School District
City of North Liberty

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Mission
    • Our Story
    • Our Impact
    • Our Team
    • Board of Directors
    • Reports & Financials
  • For Neighbors
    • Early Learning
    • Family Support
    • Community & Events
    • Community Navigator
    • Community Resources
  • Get Involved
    • Join Our Team
    • Tour Our Centers
  • Support Us
    • Ways To Give
    • "Raise The Roof" Capital Campaign
  • Donate