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Nonprofits and Philanthropy

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Young Women’s Resource Center and Iowa’s Biggest Book Sale team up for fundraiser

YWRC and Iowa’s Biggest Book Sale announced a new partnership to revive a 60-year community book sale fundraiser. Planned Parenthood used to run the book sale before it was taken over by Altoona’s Caring Hands …

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A Closer Look: Amy Landrigan

Amy Landrigan gets a bit choked up when speaking about her work as executive director at the Beacon. 

Serving women and supporting them through trauma and barriers feels like the perfect landing spot for everything …

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Koehn Foundation donates $800,000 to Des Moines school district

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A donation of over $800,000 from the Thomas and Linda Koehn Foundation will be used to expand the Des Moines school district’s Montessori education program to Jackson Elementary School on the …

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Des Moines Prep, iJAG announce partnership

A building at 106 E. Locust St. in Des Moines is being remodeled so it can be used for a high school. Des Moines Prep, a new charter high school, is expected to open on…
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Dupaco Foundation accepting applications for nonprofit grant program

The Dupaco Foundation has announced applications are now open for its Nonprofit Grant Program. This annual grant program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations whose mission or programs align with one of the foundation’s three …

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One-third of Central Iowa households struggle to afford essentials, United Way report finds

The United Way of Central Iowa recently hosted its Live United Celebration, where organization officials shared results of its annual community report on the health of individuals and families in the region.

One of the areas of …

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Latcham leaving role as Anawim’s president

Cynthia Latcham, Anawim Housing’s president, is leaving the organization at the end of September, the group announced.  Latcham started at Anawim 12 years ago as a program director. She became the group’s executive director in …

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Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation announces 2024 total giving

Delta Dental of Iowa announced its foundation committed $3.6 million to 324 organizations to address oral and overall health needs in 2024. The funding supported projects such as loan repayments for Iowa dentists, system and …

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Big Grove For Good invests $48,000 in local community initiatives

The Big Grove for Good Foundation has awarded $48,000 to six nonprofit organizations, including two organizations in Polk County. Each nonprofit will receive $8,000. The nonprofits selected from Polk County were the Beacon and the …

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Iowa FFA Foundation announces leadership transition

The Iowa FFA Foundation, a nonprofit promoting youth agriculture education, announced that Joshua Remington will resign as executive director after almost 14 years. Remington has accepted a new professional opportunity that aligns with his passion …