CMC’s Transitional Housing Program is the only housing program in Cedar Rapids that serves unaccompanied women in a trauma-informed, female responsive environment, meaning all aspects of the program are designed to meet the unique needs of women. The program can house up to 15 women at a time, and residents may stay in the program up to two years. The Catherine McAuley Center adheres to fair housing guidelines.

The Center has grown from serving 15 people in its first year (1989) to serving approximately 500 people annually today. Even as it has grown and evolved, the Catherine McAuley Center has stayed true to its core mission of offering hope and opportunity to individuals seeking to gain the knowledge and skills that will help them lead self-sufficient and fulfilling lives.