Local Ethnic Clubs and Organizations

African-American | Arab | Czech/Slovak | Danish | Greek | Hispanic/Latino | Indian/India | Irish | Jewish | Norwegian | Vietnamese

• African American Historical Museum and Cultural Center of Iowa
  P.O. Box 1626
  Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-1626
  Site Location: 55 12th Avenue SE
  Telephone: (319) 396-6942
  Toll Free: (877) 526-1863
  Email: AAMuseumofIowa@yahoo.com
  
  The mission of the African American Historical Museum is to preserve and share Iowa's rich cultural African American heritage by offering educational resources to the public and by promotion of a new center of learning.

• Federation of Czech Groups
  1228 Second Street SE
  Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403
  Telephone: (319) 362-8434
  
  The Federation of Czech Groups consists of delegates from ten Czech Societies who associate for the purpose of preserving Czech culture, heritage and language.
  
  
• The National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library
  30 16th Avenue SW
  Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404
  Telephone: (319) 362-8500
  Email: Info@ncsml.org
  The National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library offers members and the general public two exhibit galleries filled with items that tell the story of the Czech and Slovak peoples.
  
  
• Czech Heritage Foundation, Inc.
  P.O. Box 761
  Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406
  Telephone: (319) 362-5123
  Contact: Russell Novotny, President
  
  The mission of the Czech Heritage Foundation, Inc. is the preservation of Czech history, music, education, culture and traditions.

• Danish Brotherhood in America
  362 East Post Road SE
  Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403
  Telephone: (319) 362-8075
  Contact: Art Wall, President
  
  The Danish Brotherhood in America studies Danish Heritage and provides an educational program.

• Greek Orthodox Church of St. John the Baptist
  501 A Avenue NE
  Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
  Telephone: (319) 364-5460
  Contact: Father Basil Hickman, Priest

• Spanish Speaking International Club
  7517 Westbury Drive NE
  Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
  Telephone: (319) 377-4815
  Contact: Carmen Wasta
  
  The Spanish Speaking International Club is a social group of professionals who will help Spanish-speaking newcomers become familiar with the Cedar Rapids area and feel welcome in the community.

• Friends of India Association
  P.O. Box 10016
  Cedar Rapids, IA 52410-0016
  Contact: President@foicr.org
  Website: www.foicr.org
  
  The Friends of India Association provides a forum for members to meet and exchange views. The association organizes cultural entertainment and educational programs, and provides information to newcomers to the local Indian community.

• SAPADAPASO
  P.O. Box 2771
  Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406
  Telephone: (319) 396-3360
  Contact: Tammy Hill
  
  SAPADAPASO hosts annual events to preserve Irish heritage.

• Temple Judah
  3221 Lindsay Lane SE
  Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403
  Telephone: (319) 319-362-1261
  Contact: Rabbi Aaron Sherman
  Email: rabbi@templejudah.org

• Islamic Cultural and Heritage Center - Mother Mosque of America
  1335 Ninth Street NW
  Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405
  Telephone: (319) 366-3150
  Contact: Taha Tawil, Imam
  
  This is a cultural center providing information about Islam, Muslims, and the Middle East culture, folklore, clothing and music. Workshops on cultural diversity and sensitivity, as well as translation services are available.

• Sons of Norway #548
  2119 Lincolnshire Drive SE
  Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403
  Telephone: (319) 362-6910
  Contact: Dean H. Gesme, Sr.
  
  Sons of Norway is a Norwegian heritage organization that sponsors cultural programs and supports social and charitable projects. Brotherhood and proud heritage are emphasized by the group.

• Vietnamese Friendship Association
  c/o Oriental Market and Gift Shop
  803 Second Avenue SE
  Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403
  Telephone: (319) 362-1846
  Contact: Hung Pham, President
  
  The Vietnamese Friendship Association focuses on social and cultural adjustment problems for any person of Indo-Chinese descent, with an emphasis on helping youth.