Nonprofits and Philanthropy

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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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How a dream for a conference for Black women in DM continues on

LadyLike DSM co-founders Lindsey White and Deidre DeJear in 2022. Contributed photo.

As Lindsey White stepped to the podium to give opening remarks at the 2022 LadyLike Summit, she took a deep breath and looked …

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Delta Dental of Iowa holding virtual event on caregiving April 25

Delta Dental of Iowa is hosting a virtual event called “Caregiving: It’s more than a full-time job for your employees” on April 25 at 12 p.m. According to AARP, almost 20% of U.S. workers are …

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Greater Des Moines Heart Ball raises $450,000 for heart health

Eric Wetzel, a healthy 45-year-old schoolteacher, survived cardiac arrest, thanks to the quick action of his wife, Megan, who immediately performed hands-only CPR while their four children watched. The Wetzel family shared their story at …

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DMARC Spring Greens fundraiser returns May 4

The Des Moines Area Religious Council will host its fifth annual signature fundraising event, Spring Greens, on May 4. The event, presented with the support of Wells Fargo, NCMIC, Sammons Financial Group, and Jack Bell, …

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Live United 2023 ticket sales open

The United Way of Central Iowa will be hosting its annual Live United celebration, recognizing individuals and organizations for their impact on the community through United Way. The event will feature the unveiling of the …

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Des Moines Arts Festival welcomes entries for the 2023 Student Art Exhibition

The Des Moines Arts Festival has opened the entry period for the Student Art Exhibition, which spotlights the creativity of children attending K-12 schools in Central Iowa. Each school can submit up to four works …

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Science Center of Iowa names vice president of science learning

Rob Burnett

The Science Center of Iowa has appointed Rob Burnett as its new vice president of science learning. Burnett will oversee all aspects of planning and operations related to STEM learning through programs, outreach, …

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Jan Jensen to headline April 17 Count the Kicks fundraising event

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Jan Jensen, associate head coach for University of Iowa women’s basketball, will headline the Count the Kicks Changemakers Luncheon on April 17.

The event is an annual fundraiser for Healthy Birth Day Inc., …

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Chrysalis to host conversation on integrating self and business

As part of its spring event series, Chrysalis is hosting a conversation on April 4 about how to find fulfillment in your career. The Chrysalis Conversations series features local people who share personal, professional and …