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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 …

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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…