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Nonprofits and Philanthropy

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Roosevelt High School announces Hall of Fame inductees

The Theodore Roosevelt High School Foundation will induct three honorees into its Hall of Fame during an awards ceremony on Wednesday. The event will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Roosevelt auditorium. The 2024 …

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Central Iowa Shelter and Services honors 3 supporters of homelessness work

Central Iowa Shelter and Services is hosting its annual Heroes for Homeless fundraising event on May 2 at the Hilton Downtown Des Moines. This event will recognize three community supporters of those experiencing homelessness: Iowa …

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United Way of Central Iowa’s Stuff the Bus gathers books for Central Iowa children

United Way of Central Iowa will host its annual Stuff the Bus book drive from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 14 at Athene USA in West Des Moines. The event is part of …

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Athene donating $500,000 to local Habitat for Humanity

Athene, a West Des Moines-based retirement services company, announced that it is donating $500,000 to the Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity. The donation will support GDM Habitat for Humanity’s Framing Our Future capital campaign …

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Six Iowa food banks rescue more than 27 million pounds of food annually

The Iowa Food Bank Association (IFBA) announced 27.1 million pounds of food was rescued in 2023 by the six Feeding America food banks serving Iowa. IFBA food banks supplement their inventories with partnerships with grocery …

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Trees Forever announces new chief executive officer

Trees Forever has announced the appointment of Michelle Beisker as chief executive officer following an extensive search. Beisker succeeds interim CEO Debra Powers, who will remain with Trees Forever, a Marion-based nonprofit that cares for …

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ChildServe’s Bubble Ball raises more than $923,000 to aid renovations, remodels

ChildServe announced that the nonprofit raised $923,725 at its 14th annual Bubble Ball event on April 20 at the Iowa Events Center. The event, presented by Dotdash Meredith, hosted nearly 1,500 attendees. This year the …

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Dupaco Foundation announces new nonprofit grant program

Dupaco Foundation has announced the launch of a new nonprofit grant program. The annual competitive grant program will provide $250,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations whose mission or programs directly further one of Dupaco Foundation’s …

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YMCA invites Greater Des Moines region to participate in community needs assessment

The YMCA of Greater Des Moines is conducting a community needs assessment as part of its strategic planning process and is inviting everyone in the region to share their feedback. The survey covers a wide …

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Des Moines Public Library expands assistive technology due to Easterseals partnership

Beginning today, Easterseals Iowa and the Des Moines Public Library are entering into a partnership to provide a selection of assistive technology devices to the public. Assistive technology is any device that allows a person …