The foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping children and their families in cedar rapids, iowa lead happy, healthy lives. The foundation achieves these goals by improving quality of life, education and well-being through a number of different fundraising and awareness initiatives. The foundation coordinates and sponsors programs which focus on helping the academic achievement of children from low-income families.

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The organization sponsors and coordinates the kids on course program in cedar rapids area elementary and middle schools. Kids on course is designed to help students realize their academic and development potential, through experiences in the arts and sciences, fitness and nutrition and more. The program provides enrichment opportunities for students, breaks down barriers that prevent success inside and outside the classroom, engages the families of students and provides academic support so all participating students are at grade level in reading and math.