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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa launches push for new mentors

In collaboration with the NFL’s Inspire Change initiative, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa recently launched the Big Draft, an annual volunteer recruitment campaign to encourage more adults, particularly men of color, to become …

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Teree Caldwell-Johnson dies after battle with cancer

Nonprofit leader and community activist Teree Caldwell-Johnson died Sunday morning after a battle with cancer, Oakridge Neighborhood Services shared in a statement. She was 68. Caldwell-Johnson announced her cancer diagnosis in 2023.

In 2004, she …

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A look back at Letters from Women of Influence: Teree Caldwell-Johnson’s letter to herself at age 20

Editor’s note: When the Business Record marked the 20th anniversary of Women of Influence in 2019, we asked members of the early classes, including 2002 honoree Teree Caldwell-Johnson, to write a letter with the advice …

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McMichael retiring from Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa; Ingham named new executive director

Sheri McMichael has announced she is retiring from Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa after 23 years in the executive director role. She will step down in September 2024.

“It has been an incredible privilege to …

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Iowa Women’s Foundation distributes $190,000 in 2024 grant funding

The Iowa Women’s Foundation announced grant funds to 13 organizations from across Iowa as part of the foundation’s longstanding mission to improve the lives of Iowa women and girls by funding programs to address evidence-based …

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UFG Foundation awards 20 nonprofit grants

The UFG Foundation has allocated $296,000 in its latest funding cycle to support 20 nonprofit projects in Iowa. The organization is the private foundation of UFG Insurance, a property and casualty insurance carrier. Recipients of …

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Ellipsis completes renovations on youth independent living apartments

Ellipsis Iowa, a youth services and shelter organization, has finished renovations of a Des Moines facility that offers 12 efficiency apartments for youths and young adults ages 16 to 21. The renovated apartments are part …

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Catholic Charities executive director announces upcoming retirement

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Barbara Quijano Decker, executive director of Catholic Charities – Diocese of Des Moines, has announced her retirement effective Sept. 27, 2024, after five years leading the social ministry nonprofit. During her tenure, …

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa, UScellular announce winners of Black History Month art contest

UScellular has announced the winners of its sixth annual Black History Month Art Contest with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Iowa. Members of Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Iowa were encouraged to …

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Rotary Club of Des Moines AM to hold Bingo Bash

The third annual Bingo Bash fundraiser, hosted by the Rotary Club Club of Des Moines AM, is set for Feb. 24, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. This year, the …