Local nonprofits share their struggles, progress

In-person tutoring services are returning to pre-pandemic levels at the Catherine McAuley Center (CMC), which primarily serves two populations: Refugees and immigrants new to Eastern Iowa, and women who have experienced abuse or other trauma.

“In terms of (immigrant) student numbers, we are back on track,” said Katie Splean, CMC’s volunteer and outreach manager. “We are nearing the halfway point (of average numbers served), and we’re…