Nine Local Non-Profits

NINE IOWA LOCAL NON-PROFITS

AND HOW YOU CAN

GET INVOLVED

2023 - 2024

ABOUT WEST YP West YP is the West Des Moines Chamber’s program developed by young professionals for young professionals.

It provides the opportunity to grow your leadership, make an impact on the community, develop lasting connections, and have memorable experiences.

To move forward with your personal and professional goals, go west. Go West YP.

260+

Over 260 members from across the region.

80+

Over 80 companies and organizations.

KEY PRIORITIES: • Helping to expand your circle of influence.

• Personal and professional development.

• Elevating you and your company in the community.

• Community give-back components.

90%

Average satisfaction rate among members.

GET INVOLVED IN YOUR COMMUNITY THROUGH LOCAL NON-PROFITS For the past 20+ years, the Business Record has recognized forty of the best and brightest up-and-coming business leaders in Central Iowa for not only their career achievements, but also their community impact.

For the second year in a row, we’re incorporating nonprofits for YPs to connect with about involvement opportunities–which is such a vital part of leadership and what makes up Forty Under 40.

We’re bringing you the inside scoop on how the judging works from not only Business Record leaders, but also recent honorees to share what they recommend doing now to position yourself well as a potential honoree of Forty Under 40.

This booklet features each of the local nonprofits in attendance at the Forty Under 40 event with their mission statement and ways to get involved or volunteer. Feel free to network with them, take notes, and explore opportunities with them!

LOCAL NON-PROFITS FEATURED:

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Industry: Healthcare Location: Iowa City, IA Email: krista.walsh@cancer.org Website: cancer.org

ABOUT: The American Cancer Society is the leading cancerfighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. We are the only organization improving the lives of people with all cancer types and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. We have invested over $3.1 billion in cancer research since 1991, contributing to 3.5 million fewer cancer deaths. We are educating and advocating for healthy lifestyles and

HOW TO GET INVOLVED:

environments, including promotion of regular screening,

We need the support of dedicated volunteers and those

and trusted source of screening recommendations for

passionate about the fight against cancer to help us

health care professionals.

continue to make a difference.

We are providing multiple support programs for people

We are always looking for ways to expand our reach,

with cancer and their caregivers, including a home away

so if you or someone you know is interested in getting

from home at our Hope Lodge communities when they

involved, please do not hesitate to reach out. Together

need to travel for treatment and free access to cancer

we can fulfill the American Cancer Society vision to end

information via our 24/7 helpline (800-227-2345 or live

cancer as we know it, for everyone.

chat at cancer.org).

Click Here to Volunteer Today!

UPCOMING EVENTS: Our annual American Cancer Society events in the Des Moines area include:

AUGUST: COACHES VS. CANCER CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC Our organization works closely with dedicated volunteers to plan and execute both awareness and fundraising activities throughout the nation to continue to educate and raise the funds needed to fulfill our mission to ultimately make a difference in the fight against cancer and ease the burden that a cancer diagnosis has on families.

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER: BLOOMING WITH HOPE OCTOBER: MEN WEAR PINK MAY: COACHES VS. CANCER GALA

ANIMAL RESCUEBIG LEAGUE BIG BROTHERS SISTERS Industry: West Des Moines, Iowa OF IOWA Location: Johnston, Iowa Industry: Animal Care Email: snjenkins@alz.org Location: Des Moines, IA Website: ellipsisiowa.org

Phone: 515-262-9503 Website: arl-iowa.org

ABOUT:

TYPES OF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) is a 501c3

You will learn about the different facets of the

nonprofit organization and Iowa’s largest nonprofit

organization at the Volunteer Information Session.

animal shelter, caring for thousands of pets each year.

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Photographer

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Videographer

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Animal Biography Writer

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Donation Bank Assistant

Adoption

The ARL serves people and pets from across Iowa through its programs, which include pet adoption, humane education, pet behavior training, spay/neuter, animal cruelty intervention and much more. The Animal Rescue League is dependent on individual and corporate contributions to care for its animals.

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Adoption Matchmaker

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Adoption Assistant

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Front Desk Greeter

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Retail Assistant

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Canine Care

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Dog Walker

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Feline Care

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Grooming Assistant

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Shelter Cleaning Assistant

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Small Animal Care

The ARL, governed by a volunteer board of directors, adheres to standard accounting practices; conducts an annual independent audit; and carefully and frugally

HOW TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER:

manages its resources in order to care for as many animals as possible for decades to come.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED: Volunteering can take a variety of forms. From serving as an ambassador spreading awareness in the community, to providing

One: Register for and attend a Volunteer Information Session: Register Here

Two: After attending the Information Session, you’ll fill out your application, and pay a onetime volunteer fee of $25.

enrichment and socialization for an

Three: Watch the required volunteer

animal, to training other volunteers

orientation and animal behavior videos.

on how to support our mission, volunteer team members give their time and talent to change the lives of thousands of pets each year.

Sign Up To Volunteer Today!

Four: Sign up for and attend an interview with Volunteer Coordinator.

Five: Sign up for your position specific training.

ALZHEIMER’S BIG BROTHERSASSOCIATION BIG SISTERS Industry: West Des Moines, Iowa OF CENTRAL IOWA Location: Johnston, Iowa Industry: Human Services Email: snjenkins@alz.org Location: Clive, IA Website: ellipsisiowa.org

Email: info@bbbsia.org Website: bbbsia.org

ABOUT: For more than 50 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa (BBBSCI) has been dedicated to serving youth (Littles), ages 5-18, through professionally supported mentoring relationships with adults (Bigs) in Polk, Dallas and Warren counties. BBBSCI’s vision is to see all children achieve their full potential. By partnering with parents/guardians, volunteers, and others in the community, BBBSCI works to ensure each child achieves higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED: You can help defend the potential of a child in our community in a variety of ways whether you are a donor, advocate, or partner– we invite you to join our village!

Sign Up To Be A Mentor!

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Become a Big in our Community-Based, SchoolBased, Future Pathways, or Sports-Buddies Mentoring Programs

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Volunteer at our fundraising events or host a match activity

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programs and operations

As the premier mentoring organization, BBBSCI’s mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring

Become a skills-based volunteer and assist with our

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Make a donation!

relationships.

This is accomplished through 3 core service models: One: The Community-Based Program matches an adult mentor with a child, age 5-16, with mentoring activities taking place in the community.

Two: The School-Based Program matches a mentor with a child to meet weekly for 30-45 minutes throughout the school year with activities taking place at the child’s elementary school.

Three: The Future Pathways Program matches a mentor with a young adult to help identify what life path they want to take: Education, Employment, Enlistment, or Entrepreneurship. It focuses on life skills, financial wellness, college/ career readiness, and physical and mental wellness to help mentees achieve their goals.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Our signature fundraising events include:

JANUARY: THE BIG LITTLE GAME SHOW MARCH: BOWL FOR KIDS’ SAKE JUNE: DEFENDERS OF POTENTIAL SEPTEMBER: BIG SHOTS GOLF

COMMUNITY SUPPORT ADVOCATES Industry: Human Services Location: Des Moines, IA

Phone: 515-883-1776 Website: teamcsa.org

ABOUT:

HOW TO GET INVOLVED:

Community Support Advocates provides support

Making a difference in the life of a Central Iowan with

services to over 2000 Central Iowans with disabilities.

disabilities is easier than you think. Whether you’re an

Our employees partner with persons served for growth

individual, small group, or corporate team, we’re glad

and resiliency. The individuals we support experience

to have your help! From one or two hours to a day or

a wide range of disabilities, including intellectual

more, volunteers like you are always needed and greatly

disabilities and other developmental disabilities, brain

appreciated. You’ll have a variety of ways to volunteer

injury, mental illness, and substance use. We partner

and contribute your time.

with individuals and families to coordinate services that support day to day living, community integration and creative expression.

Sign Up to Be A Volunteer

TYPES OF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES You will learn about the different facets of the organization at the Volunteer Information Session.

Momentum Arts: Visit our art studios in Mainframe for a safe place to create. Access free art supplies and mentorship in our creative art community.

ABOUT COMMUNITY SUPPORT ADVOCATES

UPCOMING EVENTS: CSA currently has many programs and events that

At Community Support Advocates, we work hard to build and maintain a unique organizational culture.

have opportunities for community sponsorships that don’t require art experience and are a lot of fun!

We support and care about each other and about the

love what they do and to take ownership of what we

OCTOBER: MOMENTUM: WORKS OF GROWTH AND RECOVERY

have built together.

MAINFRAME STUDIOS

Our Agency focus is on promoting growth and resiliency

Celebrate and enjoy the work of local artists with mental health or disabilities.

people we serve. We are team oriented and family centered. We like to have fun, and we want people to

for everyone, which includes the people who we support and the people who work for us. We encourage our team members to find ways to grow and be challenged. We value education and support, and we believe our role is to provide each team member with what they need to grow and develop.

EVERY MONTH: FIRST FRIDAY MAINFRAME STUDIOS We also promote artists through various solo and group exhibitions throughout the year, including First Friday events at Mainframe Studios.

DES MOINES AREA ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION RELIGIOUS COUNCIL (DMARC) Industry: Human Services Location: Des Moines, IA

Email: info@dmarcunited.org Website: dmarcunited.org

ABOUT: The Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) is an interfaith organization with a mission of working together to meet basic human needs for the greater Des Moines community. The need we are seeing now in the fight against food insecurity is unlike anything we’ve ever done before. This important work is done through the novel approach of a food pantry network, which is made up of 14 partner pantry sites, multiple Mobile Food Pantry locations, and a home delivery program.

Once per calendar month, people can select a three-day supply of food from any one of our partner food pantries, and AnyTime Items are available whenever our partner pantries are open. DMARC YP is a group of committed individuals who are working to help fight food insecurity

GET INVOLVED WITH DMARC YP:

while also learning about the ways to give back through

DMARC YP is a diverse group of committed young

DMARC’s work in the greater Des Moines community.

professionals, dedicated to create awareness of food

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: DMARC relies on hundreds of volunteers every year to help us fulfill our mission of meeting basic human needs for the greater Des Moines community. Whether

insecurity in our community and support DMARC’s efforts to end it. We want to give members unique opportunities to connect through purpose, grow personally & professionally, and build relationships.

Get Involved with DMARC YP

you’re sorting food donations in our warehouse, assisting visitors at our mobile food pantry, providing no-contact food deliveries to individuals in need, picking up donations from a Red Barrel, serving on a committee,

UPCOMING EVENTS: UPCOMING EVENTS: DMARC events in the Des Moines area include:

or volunteering at a special event, you can help make a

Our signature fundraising events include:

difference in our community.

OCTOBER 31, 2023: APRIL 11, 2024: ON THE HILL HALLOWEEN SPRING GREENS

Sign Up to Volunteer Today!

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Plan and host a food and fund drive for the DMARC Food Pantry Network

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Attend and support local events

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Get involved with a committee

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Join as a DMARC Food Pantry Volunteer

GET INVOVLED WITH DMARC YP Click here to download the flyer!

Residents of the Sherman neighborhood Actively recruiting volunteerHill committee now decorating their homes with spooky scenes while collecting donations NOVEMBER, 2024: for the DMARC Food Pantry.

DMARC YP TRIVIA NIGHT NOVEMBER, 2024: DMARC YP TRIVIA NIGHT APRIL 11, 2024: SPRING GREENS

Actively recruiting volunteer committee now

ELLIPSIS BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS Industry: Human Services Location: Johnston, Iowa Phone: 515-243-3459 Website: ellipsisiowa.org

ABOUT: Ellipsis is central Iowa’s critical safety net for kids and

THREE WAYS TO GET INVOLVED WITH ELLIPSIS:

families in need. By providing the care, encouragement

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Explore our events: Ellipsis hosts events throughout

and skills development needed for a lifetime of success,

the year that offer a ton of fun while helping kids

we’re breaking down barriers, rewriting stories and

and families in need! Attending an Ellipsis event is

empowering families to thrive together. At Ellipsis we

a great way to meet members of our staff, connect

help kids and families build healthy relationships so they

with some of our community’s most outgoing youth

can write their story.

advocates and show your support for our mission.

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Give a tax-deductible contribution: Donation dollars fund everything kids and families need to thrive: our operational expenses, essential programs and services, adequate shelter, food, clothing, hygiene supplies, education, recreation and all the little necessities many people take for granted.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH JESSICA & SHANNON’S STORY

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Help take part in a community project: We tailor our program delivery for each child or young adult,

OUR PROGRAMS: Community Programs: Ellipsis community programs are focused on strengthening family life, reestablishing

employing a variety of techniques and strategies depending on individual needs and situations.

Join a Community Project

the self-worth of the individual and teaching basic skills for living in the community, all while maximizing opportunities to keep families together.

Residential Programs: Residential programs include crisis care, residential care and transition support to help youth address behavioral or emotional concerns in a safe

ELLIPSIS CAREERS: Ellipsis is hiring talented and motivated individuals seeking to make a difference in our caring community.

Click Here for the Employment Application!

and enriching out-of-home setting.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED: Ellipsis makes it easy for outgoing individuals and companies to get involved. Explore our events, make a direct donation or volunteer time — however you choose to help, you’ll have a hand in creating stronger, more successful futures for thousands of deserving kids.

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YOUTH CARE WORKER: FULL TIME - DAY & OVER-NIGHT SHIFTS AVAILABLE YOUTH CARE WORKER: PART TIME OVER-NIGHT SHIFT MORE JOB OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE: Click Here For Ellipsis Careers

LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY’S ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION HEARTLAND VISIONARIES OF THE YEAR Industry: West Des Moines, Iowa Location: Johnston, Iowa Industry: Healthcare Email: emma.bireline@lls.org Email: snjenkins@alz.org Location: West Des Moines, IA Website: llsvisionaries.org Website: ellipsisiowa.org

WHAT IS VISIONARIES OF THE YEAR?

HOW TO GET INVOLVED:

Heartland Visionaries of the Year is a 10-week

If you are a dynamic individual that is driven to find

philanthropic competition for leaders in local communities across the United States. Candidates and their team members raise funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in honor of local blood cancer survivors, our Honored Heroes. The title “Visionary of the Year” is awarded to the candidate whose team raises the most funds

cures, consider becoming a candidate, nominating a candidate, or sponsoring a local campaign.

No matter how you choose to get involved with Visionaries of the Year, a local chapter region person will ensure that your experience is a rewarding one.

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Become a Candidate: If you’re a person who enjoys

during the competition. The top Visionaries of the

competition and considers yourself a “people

Year candidate in the country is awarded with the

person,” then Visionaries of the Year could be the

national title. As part of their journey, candidates and

perfect campaign for you.

their teams will also choose a pillar of LLS’s mission –

Apply to be a Candidate Here

Research, Patient Education & Support, or Advocacy to champion on as they raise money.

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participate in a 10-week fundraising campaign for

Kickoff Celebration: This celebration officially

therapies and treatments for blood cancer patients.

marks the beginning of the fundraising period.

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celebrate the progress already made and reenergize to focus on goals ahead.

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You can nominate yourself if you’d like to.

The Mid Point Event: At the halfway mark, candidates come together to acknowledge and

Grand Finale: The announcement of the top fundraiser, Mission Award winners, and collective class fundraising total is a celebration at the culmination of the campaign. Surrounded by team members and friends, candidates are recognized for their efforts during a moving

Nominate a Candidate: Selected candidates

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Become a Sponsor: The Visionaries of the Year National Partner Program provides an opportunity for national, regional or local companies to support candidates in their fight against cancer.

Become a Sponsor Here

WHEN DO LOCAL VISIONARIES OF THE YEAR CAMPAIGNS TAKE PLACE?

program that brings to life the impact of their incredible efforts.

Each LLS region designates a ten-week period between February and June in which their local campaign will be held.

Contact your local region for timing in your community or type your zip code into the Find A Campaign box at the top of this page to visit your local region website for more information.

Find a Local Campaign

WAUKEE COMMUNITY BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS Industry: West Des Moines, Iowa SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

Location: Johnston, Iowa Industry: Education Website: Email: snjenkins@alz.org Location: Waukee, IA waukeeschoolsfoundation.org Website: ellipsisiowa.org

ABOUT:

HOW TO GET INVOLVED:

The Waukee Community

The best way to engage is to connect with us so we

Schools Foundation’s mission

can identify how to collaborate across our collective

is to empower every Waukee

resources, ideas, and opportunities. Much of the work we

District student to achieve

do is connecting partners that have something to offer

their aspirations by enhancing

and something to gain. We’re always looking to bridge

their educational experience.

more people, companies, and ideas.

We support District educators, students, parent organizations, and administrative and operational leaders to create the equitable, positive, safe,

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to support and assist students and teachers in all

and welcoming environments we believe are vital to a positive academic experience for everyone. Our work impacts students, educators, and employees within the

grades within our school district.

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Moines, Waukee, Clive, and Urbandale.

We utilize a wide range of strategies all delivered through an equity-centered lens and focused on innovation, wellness and safety, and a sense of belonging. The Foundation’s programs are designed to be flexible and adaptable to meet the evolving needs of

Sponsorships: Becoming a Foundation sponsor is a win-win for your business!

Waukee Community School District, which includes 12,000+ students and 2,800+ employees from West Des

Volunteering: Volunteering is an inspiring way

RevTrak: Give to the Foundation while paying for lunches or other school fees.

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Endow Iowa: State lawmakers passed innovative legislation to create the Endow Iowa Tax Credit program to promote gifts to qualified permanent endowments and provide sustainable support to Iowa nonprofits.

a district that is growing at a rate higher than any other district in the state. Last year, we expanded our targeted areas of impact, increased access to our resources by making our resources available to all employees (not just educators) and all students, and strengthened our

UPCOMING EVENTS: Waukee School upcoming events include: Click Here to View Upcoming Events

infrastructure to support a growing district long term.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023: WAUKEE NIGHT AT THE IOWA WOLVES Support the City of Waukee for the Waukee Takeover Night with the Iowa Wolves!

FEBRUARY 17, 2024: ANNUAL AUCTION & GALA Enjoy a grown-ups night out with both live and silent auctions, dinner, drinks, and entertainment.

JUNE 5, 2024: ANNUAL GOLF OUTING

WOMEN LEAD ASSOCIATION CHANGE ALZHEIMER’S Human Serivces Industry: West Des Moines, Iowa Cedar Rapids, Location: Johnston, IowaIowa info@wlcglobal.org Email: snjenkins@alz.org wlcglobal.org Website: ellipsisiowa.org

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or yearly gift; online giving is the easiest way to

and our male allies.

support Women Lead Change.

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Women Lead Change is the state’s premier leadership organization for women, offering comprehensive

Donate: Whether a one-time or an ongoing monthly

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Conferences: Women Lead Change annual

leadership resources including events featuring

conferences are a signature event for women at

prominent speakers, frequent networking opportunities,

every level of their careers, and male allies.

and other important services to advance women’s leadership in all aspects of their lives.

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WLC Conference Volunteers: Our services on behalf of women’s leadership wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of our volunteers.

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Our services on behalf of women’s leadership would not be possible without the considerable creativity and

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NON-PROFIT DIRECTORY ANIMAL CARE

HUMAN SERVICES

AMERICAN RESCUE LEAGUE

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL IOWA

5452 NE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50313 Phone: (515) 262-9503 Email: arl@arl-iowa.org Website: arl-iowa.org

EDUCATION WAUKEE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS FOUNDATION 560 SE University Ave Waukee, IA 50263 Volunteer Email: volunteers@waukeeschoolsfoundation.org Website: waukeeschoolsfoundation.org

HEALTHCARE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY PO Box 715 Des Moines , IA 50303 Phone: (800) 227-2345 Website: cancer.org/about-us/local/iowa

LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY’S HEARTLAND VISIONARIES OF THE YEAR 1501 42nd Street 230 West Des Moines, IA 50266 Email: kelseyk@teamcsa.org Website: llsvisionaries.org

9051 Swanson Boulevard Clive, IA 50325 Phone: (515) 288-9025 Email: info@bbbsia.org Website: bbbsia.org

COMMUNITY SUPPORT ADVOCATES 6000 NW Aurora Ave. Des Moines, IA 50322 Phone: (515) 883-1776 Website: teamcsa.org

DES MOINES AREA RELIGIOUS COUNCIL (DMARC) 100 Army Post Road Des Moines, IA 50315 Phone: (515) 277-6969 X18 Email: nkishor@dmarcunited.org Website: dmarcunited.org

ELLIPSIS PO Box 39 Johnston, IA 50131 Phone: (515) 243-3459 Website: ellipsisiowa.org

WOMEN LEAD CHANGE 501 First St. SE, Ste. 200 Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Phone: (319) 423-7175 Email: info@wlcglobal.org Website: wlcglobal.org

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