This years back to school giveaway was combined with the Big Bang Foundation’s “Lights on Program” held at McKinley Middle School. We set a goal this year to double last years give away of 50 backpacks. This year we reached that goal giving away 100 backpacks and bags full of supplies.
The Cedar Rapids “Lights On” Program was founded by the Big Bang Foundation to create a safe place for youth living in the high-risk neighborhood of Wellington Heights. We invite youth ages 8-21 to enjoy various activities, dinner, and snacks on Friday evenings between the hours of 6:00 pm & 10:00 pm, a time period particularly prone to […]
Big Bang Foundation is assisting in the effort to make Cedar Rapids “The Cleanest City In America” We will be teaming up with the players of local Diplomat Basketball team to show our youth the importance of “service above self”. We will also be CHALLENGING local Cedar Rapids Police/Elected Official/ Business Owners and other non […]
