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Jewish Federation donates to DMARC

Jewish Federation donates to DMARC In the wake of news of unprecedented community need, the Des Moines Jewish Federation delivered a cash gift of $10,000 to the DMARC Food Pantry Network to bolster its outreach…
By BPC Staff | Dec 23, 2011
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United Way donates $50,000 to DMARC for holiday meals

United Way donates $50,000 to DMARC for holiday meals United Way of Central Iowa announced that it will direct $50,000 to provide food for families during the holidays. The funds will assist the 12 pantries…
By BPC Staff | Dec 22, 2011
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Lyn named Great Ape Trust’s interim director

Lyn named Great Ape Trust’s interim director  The Great Ape Trust has named Heidi Lyn, a leading primate researcher from the University of Southern Mississippi, as its interim director. Lyn, an associate professor, first collaborated…
By BPC Staff | Dec 21, 2011
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Business Volunteer Council to meet

Business Volunteer Council to meet  The governor’s office and the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service will host a Business Volunteer Council meeting on Jan. 10 to discuss how they can help accelerate volunteering in the…
By BPC Staff | Dec 21, 2011
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Young Women’s Resource Center announces speakers in SmartTalk series

Young Women’s Resource Center announces speakers in SmartTalk series   The Young Women’s Resource Center, a charity sponsor for the 2012 SmartTalk series, announces five upcoming celebrity speaking events at the Civic Center of Greater…
By BPC Staff | Dec 20, 2011
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Kemin auction tops $57,000 for shelter

Kemin auction tops $57,000 for shelter Kemin Industries Inc. raised more than $57,000 for Youth Emergency Services & Shelter (YESS) during its 12th annual YESS Charity Auction on Dec. 9. The money raised during the…
By BPC Staff | Dec 20, 2011
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Still need holiday gift ideas?

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines launched a Giving Card program that encourages giving in the Des Moines community. Like a retail gift card, Giving Cards will benefit any 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

“Giving Cards …
By BPC Staff | Dec 13, 2011
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Partnership’s Caucus & Community series wraps up

The Greater Des Moines Partnership co-hosted Caucus & Community series with its affiliate members to prepare the community and region for the 2012 presidential caucuses and encourage people to get engaged.

The event began in …
By BPC Staff | Dec 9, 2011
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A Closer Look: Stephanie Jutila

As president and CEO, Stephanie Jutila will oversee significant changes for the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden in the next few years. …
By BPC Staff | Dec 7, 2011
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Habitat for Humanity rehabs its new home


All of the pieces of a home rehab – sinks, doors, fixtures, furnaces, to name a few – fall neatly into place at Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity Inc.’s relocated offices and ReStore at …
By KENT DARR | Dec 3, 2011