Des Moines-based By Degrees Foundation partners with local public schools, aiming to increase rates of high school graduation and post-secondary readiness.
Philanthropy
Nonprofit of the Month: Afghan Partners in Iowa
Since it was founded in 2021, Afghan Partners in Iowa has strived to help refugees and immigrants statewide achieve self-sufficiency.
Nonprofit of the Month: Chrysalis
Chrysalis is on a mission to ensure the safety, security, education and economic empowerment of girls and women in Greater Des Moines–and has been since 1989.
Nonprofit of the Month: Hopeful Mama Foundation
Cedar Rapids-based Hopeful Mama Foundation has a mission to provide financial resources, emotional support and education on fertility options that can help fulfill the dreams of those wishing to become mothers.
Holiday Toy Drives
It’s that time of the year again! Make a difference locally by contributing to these Iowa toy drives this holiday season.
Food Drives to Support This Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time for giving, and what better way to spread the joy than by supporting those in need? Whether you’re looking to donate or volunteer, the following are five food drives in Iowa that could use your support.
Nonprofit of the Month: Murals & More
Murals & More inspires locals with its public arts projects, decorating Cedar Rapids with endless color and beauty.
Nonprofit of the Month: Dream Catchers Foundation Inc.
Dream Catchers Foundation Inc. comprises a group of volunteer, licensed beauty professionals in Des Moines, all using their talents to support women, men and children with chronic or terminal illnesses, along with their caregivers.
Nonprofit of the Month: Iowa Quilt Museum
A favorite of sewists and visual arts aficionados, the Iowa Quilt Museum, based in Winterset, sets out to promote appreciation of the art of quilting. Here, Carissa Heckathorn, director, discusses the museum’s first-ever Iowa Quilt Festival, a three-day event with nationally known instructors taking place this summer.
Nonprofit of the Month: The Iowa Theater
Winterset-based The Iowa Theater is a historic, multi-use nonprofit movie theater and performance space, inviting visitors and locals alike to gather and be entertained. Marianne Fons discusses what the theater means to its community and the nonprofit’s upcoming Valentine’s Day gala.