There are other organizations of interest to gays and lesbians. Cedar Rapids is host to the only rooming service for people with AIDS in the State of Iowa. Clare House, which is run on the tradition of the Catholic Worker has a beautiful new community garden complete with fountain and patio furniture. The vegetable garden provides a great deal of the food used by the residents during the summer months. See the Eastern Iowa Rainbow Pages for specific location.
Several Churches provide a welcoming community for gays and lesbians.
Faith United Methodist Church in the NE part of town has been a strong advocate for GLBTs in the community as well as for Labor, Hispanic immigrants, and other peace and justice causes. Peoples Unitarian Church, near downtown, has publicly supported the Pride Fest celebration as well as the Unity Center on Blairs Ferry Rd. First Lutheran Church on Third Ave.