A Man of Many Talents Volunteer Spotlight, October 2022 Known as RonTon in the WRAP circle, he is an incredibly talented carpenter, “the saw guy”, measuring expert, retired engineer, and family man. Ron has been married to Sue, for over 55 years. Together, they have two grown children. Their son, Jerome, who is an engineer...
By Jodi Harris As most of you know, WRAP was invited to partner with the Greater Cedar Rapids Housing and Building Association (GCRHBA), this spring for the Parade of Homes. Angie Sharing a WRAP Story The organization asked WRAP to provide volunteers to sell tickets at various parade homes during the event. In return for...
By Jodi Harris The 2022 WRAP appreciation breakfast was held, on May 26, 2022, at the Eagle Ridge Community Room located at 1285 Red Fox Way in Marion, from 8:30 to 10:00 am. It was a full house with thirty-nine energetic attendees, representing the majority of WRAP volunteers. The camaraderie was evident in the room...
Susan Pohlman, WRAP Board Member & Devoted Community Volunteer By Jodi Harris Meet Susan Pohlman, a kind-hearted woman, who has given so much of her time and talent to our community. Her smile is genuine, and she is the person everyone would love to spend time with. Full of energy, she welcomed me into her...
Mobility means so much more than movement. When we can leave home to go to work or school, see loved ones, get health care, and just enjoy the outdoors, our quality of life improves. Help restore freedom and a sense of empowerment to your neighbors throughout Linn, Johnson, Benton, and Jones Counties. Support the Wheelchair...
By Jodi Harris Some people truly have giving hearts. Tom Lage and his grandson Quinn Leland are extraordinary volunteers, and our volunteer spotlight shines on them this month. Tom, a longtime volunteer for WRAP and Habitat for Humanity, invited his grandson, Quinn, to get an idea of what helping others felt like. In December of...
Manager of Volunteer Services at St. Luke’s Cedar RapidsThe Woman Who Makes it Happen! By Jodi Harris When I meet someone who “makes it happen” I can immediately tell that they have the drive to do anything they put their mind to. Angela Berns, the President of the Board for WRAP, is one of those...
STEVE SCHROEDERWRAP VOLUNTEER Meet Steve Schroeder, one very busy guy since retiring from Collins Aerospace in 2015. Steve not only volunteers as a wheelchair ramp designer for WRAP, but also helps out at Habitat for Humanity, Matthew 25, Cedar Rapids Noon Lion’s Club, CRVI, United Way 55+, University of Iowa, and St. Paul’s United Methodist...
