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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 …

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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 …