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Community Foundation announces Leadership Grants for 2 community projects

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines has awarded Leadership Grants totaling $350,000 to two community projects: the Beacon Village and ChildServe’s Des Moines Center.

Des Moines-based nonprofit the Beacon received a $250,000 grant for …

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ARL holding Day of Giving through tomorrow

The Animal Rescue League of Iowa announced today it is holding a Day of Giving now through the end of the day tomorrow, July 30, to support the ARL’s shelter animals. The Day of Giving …

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Donors to Iowa Architectural Foundation education campaign will receive instructions to build Lego Des Moines skyline

The Iowa Architectural Foundation (IAF) has announced its “Build the Future!” fundraising campaign in which, for a limited time, each donor to the foundation’s Architecture in the Schools program will receive free instructions to build …

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Urban Dreams requests community support as it hosts final youth programs of summer

Urban Dreams, a Des Moines-based community center, is asking for community support in connection with its youth summer program events, which are wrapping up this month. Community members are invited to the last Summer City …

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5 artists selected for installations in new airport terminal

The Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation and the Des Moines Airport Authority have announced the five artists chosen to create art installations throughout the new terminal at Des Moines International Airport.

The Greater Des …

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Hope Ministries holding free ‘Meet the Mission’ event this Saturday

Hope Ministries will host a “Meet the Mission” event Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at its location at 1310 Sixth Avenue in Des Moines. Attendees will tour the homeless shelter and assemble hygiene kits. …

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Community Foundation launches enhanced charitable giving platform

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines has launched a new iteration of GIVEdsm, an online charitable giving resource. The updated platform allows local nonprofits to submit their funding needs to GIVEdsm.org and community members …

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Young Women’s Resource Center names interim executive director

The Young Women’s Resource Center (YWRC) has named Rachel Woodhouse its interim executive director while the board of directors conducts a search for its next leader. Woodhouse started the role Monday.

Woodhouse succeeds Kari Zimmerman …

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ABI’s Ralston announces upcoming retirement

Mike Ralston has announced he will retire as president of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry at the end of the year.

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In a news release announcing his retirement, Ralston said it’s …

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Casey’s, Meals on Wheels collaborate to battle hunger

Casey’s and WesleyLife Meals on Wheels say they will work together to reduce hunger among Central Iowans and support both organizations’ missions, according to a news release. With a $150,000 donation, Casey’s will donate $150,000 …