The Principal Foundation has announced one winner and 19 finalists for its second “Money Chronicles: A Story Initiative” national short-story contest that invited people to share stories about experiences with money and personal finances. This …
Salvation Army counters found a South African Big Five Elephant gold coin, a 1-ounce solid gold coin minted in South Africa, while sorting through a kettle on Dec. 12. The coin was discovered by the …
United Way of Central Iowa announced its advocacy agenda to policymakers, government officials and the community during its annual advocacy breakfast event Tuesday.
The agenda outlines key policy priorities aimed at advancing essential needs, early …
Nominations for the Young Women’s Resource Center 2025 Louise Rosenfield Noun Visionary Award are open now through Jan. 10. The award honors a local leader who is dedicated to enhancing the lives of girls and …
The Des Moines Art Center has announced the appointment of Cindy Gerjets as senior director of people and culture, effective Dec. 18. In her new role, Gerjets will serve as a member of the Art …
Deidre DeJear remembers attending Teree Caldwell-Johnson’s memorial service, walking away not feeling sad or with a sense of loss of her friend, but inspired.
She said there were so many stories that were shared during …
Bravo Greater Des Moines, the regional arts council that provides funding and support to nonprofit cultural organizations and programs, has awarded over $5.1 million through two grant programs.Bravo gave $4,908,113 in operating grants to …
The Rotary Club of Des Moines has awarded its annual $50,000 community service grant to Ellipsis, a nonprofit organization that provides youth and family support services. The grant will fund a kitchen and lounge area …
Meals from the Heartland, a West Des Moines-based nonprofit organization providing meals for food-insecure populations, has announced its annual Gift of Hope Campaign. This campaign invites volunteers to donate $75, which provides enough to feed …
Storey Kenworthy & Workspace Foundation for Giving has announced five nonprofit grant recipients for 2024 that will each receive $5,000. The recipients are the EveryStep Foundation, Wings of Refuge, the Chrysalis Foundation, the Iowa Center …
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