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Nonprofits and Philanthropy

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Midcentury home tour set for June 4 in Greater Des Moines

The Iowa Architectural Foundation and Iowa Mid-Century Modern have announced the Midwest Modern Home Tour in Des Moines on June 4 from noon to 5 p.m. The self-guided tour will feature four noteworthy midcentury homes …

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AmeriCorps celebrates National Volunteer Week 2023

AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, is celebrating National Volunteer Week. The week, which started April 16 and runs through Saturday, recognizes the significant contributions of volunteers in their local communities. According …

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By Degrees Foundation receives support from ADM, West Des Moines chamber

By Degrees Foundation, a nonprofit working to increase postsecondary readiness for Central Iowa high school students, has recently received a $100,000 grant and will also be the beneficiary of a separate fundraiser that goes through …

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Salvation Army opens new pantry

The Salvation Army has opened a new Client Choice Clive Pantry at its coordination office in Clive, providing families with the opportunity to choose the items they need. The pantry will be open on Tuesdays, …

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Frazier leaving Anawim Housing

Russ Frazier, president of Anawim Housing, is leaving the position he has held for the past 13 years, the nonprofit group announced.

Frazier joined the group in 2010 as the successor to Anawim founder Sister …

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Eat Greater Des Moines, MEANS Database launch fundraising auction

Two nonprofits, Des Moines-based Eat Greater Des Moines and MEANS Database in Washington, D.C., are raising money to support their food recovery efforts during April by selling validation contracts related to the environmental, social and …

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DMARC food pantry network sets records as bill that would create asset test for SNAP recipients advances in Legislature

A volunteer helps a visitor to the Johnston Partnership Place food pantry in 2022. Business Record file photo.

The Des Moines Area Religious Council’s food pantry network set a new record for the number of …

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa to host annual fundraiser this month

Participants in the 2020 Bowl for Kids’ Sake. Contributed photo

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa is kicking off its 30th annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake on April 13. The event is the organization’s …

Iowa Commision on Latino Affairs

Nominations open for Iowa Latino Hall of Fame

Nominations are now open for the 2023 Iowa Latino Hall of Fame through July 1. The Iowa Latino Hall of Fame was created by the Iowa Commission of Latino Affairs in 2017 with the goal …

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Hy-Vee and Creative Visions give away 350 hams in Des Moines

Hy-Vee Inc. partnered with Creative Visions to distribute 350 Hormel hams to those in need across the Des Moines metro area. This giveaway is part of Hy-Vee’s annual Hams for the Holidays initiative, which will …

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