everyone belongs here…

¡Welcome to Open Heartland!

Open Heartland is a nonprofit community center dedicated to empowering immigrant families to thrive in Johnson County.

Our entirely volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization provides 400+ families with access to basic necessities (food, clothes + hygiene, connections to local resources, youth and adult enrichment programs, and most importantly: COMMUNITY.

Through the simple actions of neighbors connecting with neighbors, the Open Heartland community provides friendship and support to families as they navigate their new lives in Iowa. Join us.

  • Order from our Amazon Wishlist! to send items directly to Open Heartland.

    Check our Facebook page for our ost recent donation needs.

  • We put donation dollars directly toward providing weekly food staples to local immigrant families. Open Heartland is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and donations are tax deductible.

    Venmo: @open_heartland or donate by Credit Card.

    Checks can also be sent to

    Open Heartland, PO Box 3357

    Iowa City, IA 52244

  • We alwaysaccept gently used clothing and household goods during any of our open hours. Check our Facebook page for most recent donation needs.

  • Coming soon! Check out our Volunteer link to find opportunities to get involved!