Nonprofits and Philanthropy

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Meta donates nearly $212,000 to local groups

Nearly $212,000 is being provided to schools and nonprofit organizations through Meta Altoona Data Center’s Community Action Grants program, the data center giant announced. The company, known more familiarly as Facebook, has a large data …

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TruBank donates $30,000 to disc golf Des Moines Challenge

TruBank will be the premier sponsor of the 2023 TruBank Des Moines Challenge presented by Discraft after the community bank made a $30,000 donation to the event. The Disc Golf Pro Tour Elite Series tournament …

MOIsson Alliance for Women to host leadership workshop

To celebrate its 10th anniversary, MOIsson Alliance for Women, in partnership with Zeal women’s networking group, is hosting a half-day leadership workshop for Central Iowa women.

“Unapologetically Bold” will be held on the Blue Compass …

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Taking Up Space event to focus on empowering Iowa women in business

Registration for a free April 27 event geared toward empowering Iowa women in business is open.

Organized in part by Abi Reiland, senior associate at Jones Lang LaSalle, “Taking Up Space” will feature a panel …

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Converse named ICON project manager

Monica Converse has joined ICON Water Trails as its new project manager, the organization announced this week.

In the newly created position, Converse will work to bring five of ICON’s six downtown Des Moines sites …

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Iowa Brewery Running Series registration open

Registration is open for the Iowa Brewery Running Series, which showcases local breweries and neighborhoods throughout Iowa while promoting healthy activity. The casual 5K courses start and end at local breweries and taprooms, where participants …

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Pi515 announces 2023 Community Awards recipients; Wimer to receive Legacy Award

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Pi515, a youth- and community-based nonprofit in Des Moines, has announced the recipients of its 2023 Community Awards, which recognize corporations or organizations that demonstrate a consistent commitment to supporting youths and their …

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Women in Agriculture Day reception to be held March 23

Gov. Kim Reynolds will be signing a proclamation declaring March 23 as “Women in Agriculture Day in Iowa.” This marks the fourth year that Stine Seed Co. has partnered with the Iowa FFA Foundation, the …

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Skate DSM to continue program to give free skateboards to kids

Skate DSM announced that it will continue its “Get on Board Project” in 2023, providing free skateboards, helmets and instruction to eligible Des Moines-area children in grades K-8. The program, which aims to remove barriers …

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Investing in the Latino community’s growth

Latino population growth in the Des Moines metro area is projected to more than double by 2050 to about 117,200 residents to make up about 13% of the population, according to the Nuestro Iowa report …