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Nonprofits and Philanthropy

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Iowa Community Capital receives $50,000 grant, resources from Bank of America

Bank of America named Iowa Community Capital as its 2024 Neighborhood Champion in Iowa, awarding the nonprofit a $50,000 grant over two years and other resources. According to a news release, Iowa Community Capital works …

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Sustainability nonprofit awards grants to 3 organizations

The Wright Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation (WFSI), a nonprofit headquartered in West Des Moines, has announced three grants totaling $162,376 to three Iowa organizations. Friends of Des Moines Parks received a $50,243 grant to …

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Donor opens $250K dollar-for-dollar match to help DMARC fight food insecurity during holiday season

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After setting a record in October for the highest monthly total of people helped in its food pantry network, the Des Moines Area Religious Council has launched a matching campaign — with the …

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Wagler named AARP’s Iowa state director

Michael Wagler, who has been Main Street Iowa’s coordinator for nearly 13 years, has been named the Iowa state director for AARP.

Wagler, who began his new position on Nov. 11, will oversee AARP’s Iowa …

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LSI resettles 722 refugees, Special Immigrant Visa holders in Iowa in 2024

Lutheran Services in Iowa says its immigrant and refugee resettlement program found placement for 722 refugees and Special Immigrant Visa holders in Iowa for the federal fiscal year 2024. Nationwide, the human services nonprofit has …

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State grants awarded to housing providers

Ten providers of Permanent Supportive Housing have been awarded $554,596 from the Iowa Finance Authority, the agency announced. Permanent Supportive Housing is an evidence-based, minimal-barrier housing intervention for people experiencing homelessness. The programs are designed …

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa to unveil new youth mentoring center

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa has announced the opening of its new Youth Mentoring Center and will host an open house at 2130 Grand Ave. in Des Moines on Wednesday, Nov. 20, from …

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Jasper Community Foundation donates $200,000 to DMACC’s Legacy Plaza project

The Jasper Community Foundation recently donated $200,000 to the Des Moines Area Community College Foundation for the Legacy Plaza Greenspace project at the DMACC Newton Campus. A press release said the donation is part of …

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Veridian inviting public to nominate nonprofits for Giving Tuesday grants

Waterloo-based Veridian Credit Union is asking the public to nominate nonprofits to receive grants for its annual Veridian Gives Back for Giving Tuesday campaign. According to a news release, Veridian plans to more than double …

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ISU Alumni Association holds annual awards ceremony

The Iowa State University Alumni Association held its Honor & Awards Ceremony on Friday to honor the achievements of its alumni. The Alumni Medal, an award honoring long service to the university through alumni-related activities, …