Nonprofits and Philanthropy

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CareSource invests $2M in Iowa fund

CareSource, a nonprofit managed care organization, has invested $2 million in the CareSource Iowa Opportunity Investment Fund, according to an SEC filing. CareSource announced the fund in September 2022. It will provide capital for Iowa-based …

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SBDC Iowa announces 2023 Special Entrepreneurial Award winners

America’s SBDC Iowa has announced the winners of the 2023 Special Entrepreneurial Awards. Nannette Griffin, owner of Griffin Muffler and Brake, is the 2023 Deb Dalziel Woman Entrepreneur Achievement Award winner. The Deb Dalziel Woman …

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Speakers announced for Mind & Spirit Counseling Center’s 25th annual fundraiser

The Mind & Spirit Counseling Center, formerly known as the Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center, has announced the 25th Annual Women Helping Women luncheon event on May 19.

The event is expected to attract more …

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Report analyzes state of charitable giving in Central Iowa

Charitable contributions in Central Iowa are likely to stay the same or grow in 2023, according to a report that is intended to help nonprofits better understand what donors are looking for.

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Greater Des Moines Partnership announces 2023 World Food & Music Festival

The 2023 World Food & Music Festival is set to return to Western Gateway Park in downtown Des Moines from Aug. 25 to 27. The festival will feature food vendors from around the world, along …

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Ankeny school district expands partnership with Junior Achievement

The Ankeny school district has expanded its partnership with Junior Achievement of Central Iowa to provide more career exploration, financial literacy and entrepreneurship opportunities for students. Since 2018, fifth graders have participated in the JA …

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Fifth annual Cajun Fest announced

Tickets are on sale for Cajun Fest, which takes place on Saturday, June 17. The festival brings together Iowa natives and Louisiana transplants to create a unique blend. Attendees can enjoy a variety of authentic …

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Lutheran Services in Iowa announces return of community-supported agriculture boxes

Lutheran Services in Iowa’s Global Greens program has announced the launch of its community-supported agriculture (CSA) boxes for the 2023 season. The program, which is part of LSI’s Immigrant and Refugee Community Services, supports former …

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Neumann Heart Fund now accepting applications for 2023 funding

Des Moines-based general contractor Neumann Brothers has announced that it is now accepting applications for its Neumann Heart Fund. The employee-led charitable giving initiative will donate a total of $25,000 to nonprofit organizations in Iowa …

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Naming agreements for north-side rec center approved by DM council

Naming agreements for a planned recreation center on Des Moines’ north side were unanimously approved by the Des Moines City Council on Monday. The facility will be called the Reichardt Community Recreation Center; the center’s …

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