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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 …

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Community Foundation distributes more than $62.1 million in charitable grants in 2023

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, a nonprofit that connects charities with donors, distributed more than $62.1 million to more than 3,260 organizations in 2023. The donations came from more than $79 million in …

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Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser starts in March

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa begins its 31st annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraising drive on March 5 at Spare Time in West Des Moines from 3-5 p.m. During March and April, sessions …

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2024 YWRC Louise Rosenfield Noun awardees announced

The Young Women’s Resource Center announced that the recipients of the 2024 Louise Rosenfield Noun Visionary, Impact and Purpose Awards are Suzanna de Baca, Sycrisha Conway and Mary O’Keefe, respectively. They will be honored during …

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New plan outlines community-wide effort for tackling food insecurity in Central Iowa

Luke Lynch, senior community engagement officer for United Way of Central Iowa, presents during the unveiling of the Central Iowa Food Security plan on Tuesday at the C3 Center in Des Moines. Photo courtesy Community…
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Presbyterian Homes and Services announces CEO retirement, transition plan

Dan Lindh will retire from his position as president and CEO of faith-based senior housing provider Presbyterian Homes and Services after more than 47 years with the organization. The company is based in St. Paul, …

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Iowa League of Cities holding event to connect local city leaders and legislators

The Iowa League of Cities, a nonprofit that represents more than 850 cities in Iowa, will host a conference of local city leaders to connect with legislators and discuss legislative priorities. Speakers representing Cedar Rapids, …

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Second annual State of Central Iowa Philanthropic Giving Report released

Nonprofit consulting group Isaacson-Syverson Consulting and market research firm Compendium Insights today released the results of the second annual State of Central Iowa Philanthropic Giving Report. The two firms conducted a survey, collecting responses from …

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Home Inc.’s annual fundraiser set for Feb. 28

Home Inc., Des Moines’ oldest private nonprofit housing organization, will host its fifth annual Hunt for Housing event from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at West End Architectural Salvage, 22 Ninth St. in Des …

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A Closer Look: Cameron Nicholson

Cameron Nicholson had a head start on his new position when he became president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Des Moines on Dec. 4.

He had served as interim CEO since June 2023, …