Nonprofits and Philanthropy

Caring Hands Outreach, the nonprofit that took over organizing the annual book sale previously hosted by Planned Parenthood, has announced it will postpone the book sale to address the increasing demand for food assistance in …

Lutheran Services in Iowa announced that the opening day of the Global Greens International Market is Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the Polk County Public Health …

The By Degrees Foundation announced that nominations are open for the annual Middleton Awards. The Middleton Awards for Educator Excellence and Children’s Advocacy are given to those who have positively changed the trajectory of children’s …

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa’s (BBBSCI) “Building a Big Future” capacity campaign has raised $900,000 of its $2.2 million goal, the nonprofit announced. Funds from the campaign will help build a 10,500-square-foot youth …

Ballet Des Moines will bring its full company of professional dancers to five locations this summer for free family activities and performances, including excerpts from Ballet Des Moines’ “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” along with “Love …

Central Iowa Shelter and Services (CISS) unveiled technology aimed at combating homelessness and food insecurity at its annual Heroes for Homeless fundraising event on May 2 in Des Moines. The mobile application known as Bindl …

YSS, an Iowa-based youth-serving nonprofit, has received a 2024 Lived Experience Impact Grant from Youth Villages. It is one of eight organizations nationwide to receive this recognition. YSS delivers a range of services aimed at …