Nonprofits and Philanthropy

The Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation posthumously recognized David Hurd as the recipient of the 2023 Iowa Innovation Award on Sept. 3 at the Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park. Established in 2022, the …

The Principal Charity Classic announced that its 2023 tournament raised more than $8 million in support of Iowa children’s charities. The annual PGA Tour Champions event in Des Moines has now raised $53.7 million for …

The Food Bank of Iowa received $472,900.31 in its first donation through Hy-Vee’s 100 Million Meals Challenge, which is helping 18 Feeding America food banks across eight states alleviate hunger. The donation to the Food …

Attendees of Reggie’s Sleepout on Sept. 30 will get to spend a night on the field at Drake Stadium in Des Moines and join the fight to end youth homelessness. A $25 registration fee will …

The EMC Insurance Foundation awarded Oakridge Neighborhood a $35,000 grant to support 21st-century workforce training administered by Oakridge Neighborhood’s Family and Workforce Programs. Almardi Abdalla, Oakridge Neighborhood vice president for Family and Workforce Programs, said …

Dress for Success Des Moines, a nonprofit that assists women who are entering or reentering the workforce, announced that local author and speaker Alicia Economos will headline its 2023 Success Luncheon. The event, scheduled for …

Lead DSM announced the 40 members selected for the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute Class of 2024. The Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute is designed to equip leaders to be effective caretakers and changemakers in …