United Ways of Iowa

Iowa ALICE ( Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) Project

2015
$5,000

ALICE, a United Way acronym which stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, represents the growing number of individuals and families who are working, but are unable to afford the basic necessities of housing, food, child care, health care, and transportation. Through a series of new, standardized measurements, United Way is quantifying the size of the workforce in each state that is struggling financially, and the reasons why. These measurements provide a broader picture of financial insecurity than traditional federal poverty guidelines.

About The Organization(s)

United Ways of Iowa

United Ways of Iowa is a membership association of local United Ways serving the state of Iowa. Our efforts focus on supporting the outstanding work of local United Ways across the state, and working as a network to further build upon our collective impact in Iowa.

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2015
Iowa ACEs 360

ACEs Movement Sustainibility Initiative

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To foster sustainable growth for Iowa ACEs 360, advancing the ACEs movement through advocacy, knowledge, and innovation for childhood trauma. Learn More
$35,000
2023
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To empower underrepresented marginalized voices, foster public service leadership and equitable policies for Central Iowa. Learn More
$50,000
2023
Iowa ACEs 360

Expanding Discovering Connections

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To enhance youth engagement by expanding expanding the Discovering Connections tool to create a more comprehensive, healing-centered approach. Learn More
$6,000
2023
By Degrees Foundation

Financial Health & Wellbeing Coach

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To partner with northside Des Moines schools to enhance graduation and postsecondary readiness while also addressing social determinants of health. Learn More
$50,000
2023
Iowa Public Radio

Health Reporting for Iowa Public Radio

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To expand health-related reporting to enhance coverage, collaborate across beats, and foster informed discussions on health. Learn More
$30,000
2023
EveryStep

Healthy Homes Iowa

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To support Healthy Homes Iowa's asthma care initiative and expanding to include Child Injury Prevention programming. Learn More
$10,000
2023
Iowa Dept. of Public Health

IDPH Title V Community-Based Doula Project for African American/Black Women

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To reduce maternal health disparities through a culturally congruent doula program for African American/Black birthing people at selected Title V agencies in Iowa. Learn More
$35,000
2023
Iowa Healthiest State Initiative

Iowa Produce Prescription Program at Broadlawns

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To leverage the Iowa Produce Prescription Program to improve health via fresh produce access, education, financial incentives, and transportation solutions at Broadlawns. Learn More
$15,000
2023
United Way of Central Iowa

Safe and Thriving Youth Initiative

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To prevent youth violence through a establishing a comprehensive community plan, addressing short-term needs, and providing promoting mentorship for youth facing significant barriers. Learn More
$30,000
2023
The Director's Council

The Directors Council Advocacy Support

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Through advocacy, tackling systemic issues in health, housing, education, employment, and finance. The Director's Council collaborates for equitable change, focusing on root cause analysis, data, and implementation. Learn More
$20,000
2023
Al Exito

The Latinx Project Strategic Capacity Impact

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To align efforts, strategize and advocate for systemic change for Latinos in Iowa. Learn More
$60,000
2023
Community Youth Concepts

uVoice: Youth Philanthropy Board

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To empower central Iowa high school students to address youth health issues annually by participating in the uVoice Youth Philanthropy Board. Learn More
$30,000
2023
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To test a new on-demand service that will expand access to opportunities and supportive resources that can help individuals and families in the 50314 zip code thrive. Learn More
$50,000
2022
Iowa ACEs 360

ACEs Movement Sustainability Initiative

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To support the organization in leading efforts to respond to childhood trauma Learn More
$35,000
2022

Central Iowa Basic Income Pilot

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To launch a cross-sector collaboration focused on implementing a basic income program model in central Iowa. Learn More
$100,000
2022
Al Exito

Central Iowa Latinx Project Phase II

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To leverage the results of the Nuestro Iowa report and dashboard to raise awareness of Latinx contributions and create an advocacy agenda and action steps to address systemic barriers for Latinx success Learn More
$15,000
2022
Des Moines University

Enhance Culturally, Socially Responsive Health Care

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To expand current educational offerings related to providing culturally responsive care and to understanding the impacts of social determinants of health and racism on patients' health Learn More
$31,000
2022
Polk County Housing Trust Fund

Graduate Fellowship in Housing Justice

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To support scholarly research and productive community dialogue about how to achieve Greater Des Moines' progress toward equitable housing outcomes for all people and families living in the community Learn More
$10,000
2022
Iowa ACEs 360

Healing Centered Engagement Workshop - Juvenile Justice & Child Welfare Systems

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To support the implementation of Healing Centered Engagement in Iowa's Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare systems Learn More
$5,000
2022
Iowa Public Radio

Health Reporting for Iowa Public Radio

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To support health reporting over two years Learn More
$50,000
2022

HealthConnect Fellowship

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To support eight system-change agents in addressing issues impacting children's and families' health Learn More
$120,000
2022
EveryStep

Healthy Homes Des Moines

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To scale asthma remediation and expand the Healthy Homes Iowa program scope to also address Aging in Place and Child Injury Prevention Learn More
$20,000
2022
Iowa Dept. of Public Health

IDPH Title V Community-Based Doula Project for African American/Black Women

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To support the enhancement of Iowa's Maternal Child Health Title V service delivery system by including a community-based, culturally congruent doula program Learn More
$35,000
2022
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To eliminate barriers between underrepresented and marginalized communities and careers in macro social work Learn More
$25,000
2022
Iowa Department of Human Rights

Youth Opportunity Pathway

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To support new strategies to incorporate authentic youth engagement into state-level policy and practice Learn More
$44,516
2022
Community Youth Concepts

uVoice: Youth Philanthropy Board

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To engage youth in philanthropy and leadership development to influence change on community health issues Learn More
$28,000
2022
Iowa ACEs 360

ACEs Movement Sustainability Initiative

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To support the organization in leading efforts to respond to childhood trauma Learn More
$35,000
2021

COVID Response Grants

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To support community response to needs identified during the pandemic. Learn More
$42,500
2021
Coalition for Family & Children's Services in Iowa

Change Leadership: Engaging Thought Leaders and Leadership Teams to Prepare for Family First

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To continue to advance the work of the Vision Council focused on building alignment and strategy around improving systems for children and families. Learn More
$40,000
2021
Des Moines University

Culturally, Socially Responsive Health Care

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To expand current educational offerings related to providing culturally responsive care and to understanding the impacts of social determinants of health and racism on patients' health Learn More
$31,459
2021
Iowa ACEs 360

Healing-Centered Engagement Cohort

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To support a cohort of 20 multi-sector professionals in receiving Healing-Centered Engagement Certification Learn More
$10,000
2021
Iowa Public Radio

Health Reporting for Iowa Public Radio

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To support a full-time reporter to cover a health beat over two years Learn More
$50,000
2021
Iowa Dept. of Public Health

IDPH Title V Community-Based Doula Project for African American/Black Women

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To support the enhancement of Iowa's Maternal Child Health Title V service delivery system by including a community-based, culturally congruent doula program Learn More
$35,000
2021
AMOS Institute of Public Life

Organizing for Children's Mental Health

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To support a relational organizing process that engages central Iowans in advocating for accessible and robust children's mental health resources for families in Polk County Learn More
$20,000
2021
Planned Parenthood of the Heartland

Peer Education in Iowa: Empowering a Vital Generation

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To support the launch of Teen Council to elevate youth voices and expand access to sexual health resources in Polk County Learn More
$25,000
2021
Iowa Healthiest State Initiative

Polk County Produce Prescription Program

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To support the Polk County Produce Prescription program, a partnership between Iowa Healthiest State Initiative and Broadlawns, designed to provide reliable access to nutritious food and quality patient care Learn More
$15,000
2021
Polk County Health Department

Refugee & Immigrant Voices to Inform Our Community's Health Needs Assessment

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To work with ethnic community-based organizations to learn about their community health through the Community Health Needs Assessment Learn More
$5,000
2021
Genesis Youth Foundation

Ubuntu Leadership Program

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To support the launch of the Ubuntu Leadership Academy focused on peer education activities Learn More
$20,000
2021
Ellipsis

YHMA and YESS: Stronger Together

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To support the merger of Youth Emergency Shelter & Services and Youth Homes of Mid-America to streamline and enhance services for children and families Learn More
$35,000
2021
Iowa Dept. of Human Services

Youth Opportunity Pathway

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To support new strategies to incorporate authentic youth engagement into state-level policy and practice Learn More
$44,516
2021
Community Youth Concepts

uVoice Youth Health Philanthropy Board

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An initiative to engage youth in philanthropy and leadership development to influence change on community health issues Learn More
$28,000
2021
Bravo Greater Des Moines

Arts and Social Impact Pilot Project

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Bravo seeks to pilot a project/initiative that builds regional recognition that the arts can lead and advance civic goals in our region. Learn More
$6,500
2020
Blank Children's Hospital

CAMHI4Kids Coalition Funding Analysis

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A coalition of advocates has come together in Iowa to work towards establishing a system for children's behavioral health in Iowa. Learn More
$3,000
2020
Coalition for Family & Children's Services in Iowa

Change Leadership: Engaging Thought Leaders and Leadership Teams to Prepare for Family First

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Building upon Year 1 funding, the Change Leadership project will engage the public and private sectors to collaborate and be solution focused to create a child welfare system that is responsive and meet the needs of Iowa's children and families. Learn More
$50,000
2020
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AMOS Institute of Public Life (AMOS IPL) seeks to create health and economic equity through relational community organizing. Learn More
$35,000.00
2020
Primary Health Care, Inc.

Community Health Workers as a Centralized Intake for DMPS Children and Families with SDOH Barriers

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To eliminate social determinants of health barriers experienced by school-aged children and their families living in Des Moines. Learn More
$30,000
2020
Please Pass the Love

Comprehensive School Mental Health

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Increase sustainable school mental health systems and supports for schools, students, staff, families, and community providers. Learn More
$10,000
2020
Homeward

Ending Youth Homelessness Plan Staffing

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A group of concerned community members and youth that have experienced homelessness came together in 2017 and following a year of collaboration and work, the Polk County Continuum of Care and the Youth Advisory Board released a plan to end youth homelessness. Learn More
$8,950
2020
Young Women's Resource Center

Exploring Racial Trauma & Pursuing Racial Equity

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To understand and counteract cultural and racial inequities inside the YWRC through research on expanded ACEs, internal data collection on trauma and resiliency, improved representation, and updated policies and practices. Learn More
25,000
2020
Genesis Youth Foundation

Holistic Parental Engagement in Central Iowa African Community Create an Empowerment Ecosystem

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Our goal is to create holistic parental engagement in Central Iowa African Community with cross-collaboration among African centric nonprofits and faith-based organizations to create an empowerment ecosystem. Learn More
$10,000
2020
Iowa ACEs 360

Iowa ACEs 360 Initiatives

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Grant to support several projects including the Trauma Informed Supervision Planning and Development Initiative, ACEs Prenatal Project Development and Collaboration, Social Emotional Learning Activities Organizational Capacity Expansion, Technical Assistance for Trauma Informed Child Welfare and Juvenile Detention and the Iowa ACEs Data Report. Learn More
$124,250
2020
Iowa Public Radio

Iowa Public Radio Health Reporter

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With major funding support provided by the Mid-Iowa Health Foundation, Iowa Public Radio will hire a full-time reporter to cover a health beat. Learn More
$15,000
2020
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A community campaign to reduce stigma by starting conversations and increasing understanding about mental illness. Learn More
$30,000
2020
Iowa Center for Children's Justice

Mitigating the Adverse Effects of Divorce and Custody Conflicts on Children

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Parent relationships and home environment are key social determinants of children's health. Learn More
$10,000
2020
NAMI Iowa

NAMI Provider: Hope as Healthcare

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In this two-phase project, NAMI Iowa will train future physicians to deliver recovery-based whole-healthcare to people with mental illness. Learn More
$20,800
2020

Pandemic Emergency Grants

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Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines grant for several organizations. Learn More
$121,000
2020
MercyOne

Pediatric Community Health Worker

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This project will be conducted at MercyOne Central Pediatric Clinic and includes employing a community health worker, implementing a social determinant of health needs screening tool, and collaborating with community partners to address children’s identified social determinant of health needs. Learn More
61,580
2020
Planned Parenthood of the Heartland

Peer Education Community Input Project

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Planned Parenthood will conduct a Community Input Project to build awareness of the sex education needs and experiences of young people in Central Iowa, particularly those in populations vulnerable to sexual health disparity. Our findings will guide our development of an innovative peer education program in Polk County. Learn More
$10,000
2020
Science Center of Iowa

Science Behind the News: Viruses Exhibition and Educational Programming

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Grant to support the exhibit at the Science Center of Iowa Learn More
$2,500
2020
Al Exito

The Latinx Project

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The Latinx Project is designed to address the civic and social health of the Latinx population in Central Iowa. Learn More
$25,000
2020
Polk County Housing Trust Fund

Undesign the Redline

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Undesign the redline exhibit. Learn More
$2,500
2020
Community Youth Concepts

uVoice Youth Philanthropy Board

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To engage youth in philanthropy and leadership development efforts, provide opportunities for youth to learn about the inner workings of grant-making and management, complete assessments of community health needs, create strategies to address those needs, and connect with community leaders to influence change. Learn More
$26,500
2020
Urban Dreams

Barbershop Books

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Barbershop Books utilizes a child-centered approach that pays special attention to reluctant readers and the culture of Black barbershops. Learn More
$12,000
2019
Blank Children's Hospital

CAMHI4Kids Coalition Funding Analysis

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A coalition of advocates has come together in Iowa to work towards establishing a system for children's behavioral health in Iowa. Learn More
3,000
2019
Coalition for Family & Children's Services in Iowa

Change Leadership: Engaging Thought Leaders and Leadership Teams to prepare for Family First

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The implementation of the Family First Prevention Services Act will require system change in the child welfare system. Learn More
$40,000
2019
Healthy Birth Day, Inc.

Decreasing toxic stress by linking stillbirth prevention efforts and protective efforts

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Our goal is to determine if our Count the Kicks app can be linked to not only lower stillbirths but also if we can reduce adverse childhood experiences and toxic stress utilizing and expanding on resources we already have. Learn More
$15,000
2019
Homeward

Ending Youth Homelessness Plan Staffing

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A group of concerned community members and youth that have experienced homelessness came together in 2017 and following a year of collaboration and work, the Polk County Continuum of Care and the Youth Advisory Board released a plan to end youth homelessness. Learn More
$24,000
2019
Young Women's Resource Center

Exploring Racial Trauma & Pursuing Racial Equity

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To understand and counteract cultural and racial inequities inside the YWRC through research on expanded ACEs, internal data collection on trauma and resiliency, improved representation, and updated policies and practices. Learn More
$25,000
2019
Blank Children's Hospital

HealthConnect Fellowship

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HealthConnect Fellowship Award: Children's mental health in Iowa will be improved through a coordinated, collaborative effort to address the social determinants of health to prevent, treat and mitigate early indicators of disruptions in a child's social emotional development. Learn More
$15,000
2019
Common Good Iowa

HealthConnect Fellowship

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HealthConnect Fellowship Award will focus fellowship efforts on improving access to and the quality of care available to low-income children by promoting improvements to Iowa's Medicaid and CHIP (Hawki) program. Learn More
$15,000
2019
Al Exito

HealthConnect Fellowship

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HealthConnect Fellowship award to focus on the impact of immigration policies on the health and well-being of Latinx families in Iowa. Learn More
15,000
2019
Healthy Homes Des Moines

HealthConnect Fellowship

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HealthConnect Fellowship award will focus on leveraging Medicaid to support a key social determinant of health, children's asthma, by funding home assessment and housing remediation. Learn More
$15,000
2019
Eat Greater Des Moines

HealthConnect Fellowship

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HealthConnect Fellowship Award will focus on expanding access to healthy food through systemic collaboration and innovation. Learn More
$15,000
2019
EveryStep

HealthConnect Fellowship

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HealthConnect Fellowship award will focus on expanding on the current pilot of the prenatal family engagement project, Nine2Thrive. Learn More
$15,000
2019
Healthy Birth Day, Inc.

HealthConnect Fellowship

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HealthConnect Fellowship award will focus on reducing racial disparities that persist in birth outcomes. Learn More
$15,000
2019
Iowa Public Health Association

HealthConnect Fellowship

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HealthConnect Fellowship award will focus on a Vaccination Partners Advocacy Network. Learn More
$15,000
2019
Iowa Coalition for Collective Change

HealthConnect Fellowship

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HealthConnect Fellowship award will focus on building a coalition of providers who are committed to improving access and quality for the most at-risk pregnant and parenting families. Learn More
$15,000
2019
Iowa ACEs 360

HealthConnect Fellowship

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HealthConnect Fellowship award will focus on ACEs Continuum of Health Systems Change: Prenatal to Children’s Service Systems Learn More
$15,000
2019
Al Exito

HealthConnect Fellowship

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HealthConnect Fellowship award will focus on improving the lives of Latino youth through curriculum development and advocating for youth mental health taskforce recommendations. Learn More
$15,000
2019
Homeward

HealthConnect Fellowship

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HealthConnect Fellowship award will focus on: Homelessness and School Systems - Working to better connect resources to homeless children/youth as well as improve educator interactions with youth to identify needs, risks, and resolutions. Learn More
$15,000
2019
Primary Health Care, Inc.

HealthConnect Fellowship

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HealthConnect Fellowship award will focus on community health worker integration in schools. Learn More
$15,000
2019
Street Collective

HealthConnect Fellowship

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HealthConnect Fellowship award will focus on increasing physical activity and safer streets through built environment changes that not just support, but encourage walking, biking, and rolling as part of daily life. Learn More
$15,000
2019
Proteus, Inc.

HealthConnect Fellowship

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HealthConnect Fellowship award will focus on care coordination for farmworker families. Learn More
$15,000
2019
United Way of Central Iowa

HealthConnect Fellowship

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HealthConnect Fellowship award will focus on a comprehensive, sustainable structure and framework for obesity prevention and promotion of healthy habits for ALL kids and families in Iowa. Learn More
$15,000
2019
Youth Policy Institute of Iowa

HealthConnect Fellowship

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HealthConnect Fellowship award will focus on ensuring youth have solid connections to people they can count on for support and nurturing as a strategy to prevent youth from aging out of foster care and to prevent homelessness. Learn More
$15,000
2019
United Way of Story County

HealthConnect Fellowship

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HealthConnect Fellowship award will focus on The Impact of the Climate of School and Out of School Programs on Chronic Absenteeism and Engagement. This project promotes social emotional learning and fosters connection by collaborative work between school districts and service providers. Learn More
$15,000
2019
Iowa ACEs 360

Iowa ACEs 360 Initiatives

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This grant supported several initiatives including the Social Emotional Learning Activities Organizational Capacity Expansion, Technical Assistance for Trauma Informed Child Welfare and Juvenile Detention and Iowa ACEs Data Report. Learn More
$54,250
2019
Iowa Public Radio

Iowa Public Radio Health Reporter

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With major funding support provided by the Mid-Iowa Health Foundation, Iowa Public Radio will hire a full-time reporter to cover a health beat. Learn More
$60,000
2019
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A community campaign to reduce stigma by starting conversations and increasing understanding about mental illness. Learn More
$20,000
2019
Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines

Midpoint Review with Rich Harwood

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Partnership with Capital Crossroads/Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines to host midpoint review with Rich Hardwood Learn More
$2,500
2019
MercyOne

Pediatric Community Health Worker

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This project will be conducted at MercyOne Central Pediatric Clinic and includes employing a community health worker, implementing a social determinant of health needs screening tool, and collaborating with community partners to address children’s identified social determinant of health needs. Learn More
$61,580
2019
Planned Parenthood of the Heartland

Peer Education Community Input Project

plus
Planned Parenthood will conduct a Community Input Project to build awareness of the sex education needs and experiences of young people in Central Iowa, particularly those in populations vulnerable to sexual health disparity. Learn More
$10,000
2019
Please Pass the Love

State-wide School Mental Health Systems Work

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Increase sustainable school mental health systems and supports for schools, students, staff, families, and community providers. Learn More
$6,000
2019
Iowa Dept. of Human Services

Support Implementation of Iowa Children's Behavioral Health System Universal Screening

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The Department of Human Services (Department) is requesting assistance to support the State Board’s recommendation to effectively and efficiently provide Iowa children and their families’ access to screenings. Learn More
$50,000
2019
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Learn More
$5,000
2019
Polk County Housing Trust Fund

Undesign the Redline

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Undesign the redline exhibit. Learn More
$2,500
2019
USCRI - Des Moines

WellCome: A Platform to Promote Health Equity for New Iowan Children

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WellCome reduces health disparities and increases access to culturally and linguistically appropriate pediatric healthcare for New Iowan children. Learn More
$10,000
2019
Community Youth Concepts

uVoice Youth Philanthropy Board

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The uVoice Youth Philanthropy Board mobilizes young people to actively influence the health and well-being of their community. Learn More
$24,000
2019
Iowa ACEs 360

ACEs 360 Educator Curriculum Development

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The goal of this project is to update and expand foundational curriculum for Iowa educators in alignment with SF2113. Learn More
$5,260
2018
Iowa ACEs 360

ACEs Prenatal Project Development and Collaboration

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The ACEs Prenatal Collaboration seeks to support the planning and development of coordinated prenatal strategies in central Iowa. The project will engage key research and implementation partners to establish content, design and evaluation for the primary strategies of childbirth education and community support coordination. Learn More
$76,515
2018
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Healthy Birth Day, Inc. will contribute to the reduction of stillbirth among women of color in central Iowa and lead the effort to eliminate racial disparities in stillbirth through the Count the Kicks public health campaign. Learn More
$50,000
2018
EyesOpenIowa

Creating a Culture of Support for Pregnant and Parenting Young Women

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The goal of EyesOpenIowa’s project is to work with seven Des Moines metro schools to reduce the social stigma directed toward pregnant and parenting teens and assist schools in creating a more culturally sensitive and empowering environment to help young parents stay in school, graduate, and move toward self-sufficiency. Learn More
$14,960
2018
Homeward

Ending Youth Homelessness - Staffing

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The work to end youth homelessness in Polk County will serve youth and young adults under age 25 who are unaccompanied or parenting (and their children) and meet any federal definition of homelessness. Learn More
8,950
2018
Iowa Primary Care Association

Identifying the Assets, Risks, and Experiences of Vulnerable Central Iowans

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Implement a nationally-recognized tool that assesses specific high-risk patient populations, including central Iowa adolescents and pregnant women, assets, risks, and experiences around social determinants of health within an FQHC in central Iowa. Learn More
$40,000
2018
AMOS Institute of Public Life

Invest Relationships, Invest Communities, Invest Health

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Using time-tested relational organizing practices, AMOS will build and strengthen relationships among neighborhood institutions and residents working together to identify solutions and act to improve the health of children and families in Des Moines. Learn More
$40,000
2018
Iowa Public Radio

Iowa Public Radio Health Reporter

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With major funding support provided by the Mid-Iowa Health Foundation, Iowa Public Radio will hire a full-time reporter to cover a health beat. Learn More
$60,000
2018
Science Center of Iowa

Mind Matters Exhibit and Convening

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Funding will support the presentation of Mental Health: Mind Matters exhibition in early 2019. Learn More
$15,000
2018
Please Pass the Love

School Mental Health System Intervention Outreach

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We seek to improve the quality of life and mental wellness for every youth through education, training, and school mental health system building. Our ultimate goal is that every student and staff feels safe, happy, and excited to be at school. Learn More
$20,000
2018
Des Moines Public Schools

The Des Moines Public Schools Trauma-Sensitive and Culturally-Responsive School District Initiative

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DMPS is embracing a whole-child approach. Goals include: 1. to increase social emotional skill instruction and assessment; and 2. to gain access to resources and support through the National Council’s TraumaSensitive Schools Learning Community Learn More
$50,000
2018
Community Youth Concepts

uVoice Youth Philanthropy Board

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The uVoice Youth Philanthropy Board mobilizes young people to actively influence the health and well-being of their community. High school students are provided with an avenue to directly impact health-related issues through service, leadership development, and the administration of a grant making process. Learn More
$24,000
2018
Iowa ACEs 360

ACEs Prenatal and Pediatric Project

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Learn More
$10,000
2017
Build Health Challenge

BUILD Health Challenge 2.0

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Learn More
$155,000
2017
Common Good Iowa

Child health policy development, knowledge sharing and convening

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Learn More
$9,140
2017
Kids First Law Center

Creating Stability for Children of High-Conflict Divorce

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Advocacy for children of high-conflict divorce (1) lessens children’s exposure to toxic parental conflict, (2) strengthens family relationships, (3) connects families to needed resources and (4) makes children’s voices heard. Learn More
$25,000
2017
Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation

Dental Innovation Initiative

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Learn More
$4,000
2017
Iowa Homeless Youth Center

Ending Youth Homelessness in Polk County

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This collaborative project will bring together up to 40 partners, led by Iowa Homeless Youth Centers and the Continuum of Care Board, to develop a comprehensive plan to solve the community-level challenge of ending youth homelessness in Polk County. Learn More
$50,000
2017
Community Housing Initiatives

Fuel Up First Breakfast Program

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Fuel Up First seeks to transform the lives of students at East High School through a Monday morning hot breakfast program that reduces hunger and builds positive, supportive relationships between students, local police, and community members. Learn More
$15,000
2017
Planned Parenthood of the Heartland

Health Education Collaborative

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The goal of this project is to create a dynamic, multi-lateral Health Education Collaboration to explore and address social determinants of health that impact STI rates and sexual health issues in Polk County youth. Learn More
$18,000
2017
Blank Children's Hospital

HealthConnect Fellowship

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Children’s mental health and well being in Iowa will be improved through a coordinated, collaborative effort to address the social determinants of health and prevent and treat early indicators of disruptions in a child’s social emotional development. Learn More
$50,000
2017
Common Good Iowa

HealthConnect Fellowship

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Make sure that children in Iowa have access to high-quality healthcare that provides them with the necessary resources and supports to grow up to be healthy adults. Learn More
$50,000
2017
Al Exito

HealthConnect Fellowship

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Advocate for more inclusive and specific policies and practices in our school districts to address the mental health needs of Latino students whose chronic stress is affecting their ability to be academically successful. Learn More
$50,000
2017
Polk County Housing Trust Fund

HealthConnect Fellowship

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A “housing vaccine” for pediatric asthma Learn More
$50,000
2017
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Strengthening Early Warning and Response Systems for Surveillance, Developmental Screening, and Follow-up Services in Iowa. Learn More
$50,000
2017
Youth Policy Institute of Iowa

HealthConnect Fellowship

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Housing safety and stability for youth aging out of foster care. Learn More
$50,000
2017
EyesOpenIowa

Implementing Sexual Health Policies and Programs in Schools to Improve Student Health Outcomes

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The goal of EyesOpenIowa’s program is to help 14 school districts and communities in central Iowa fully support their young people to make healthy, empowered, and knowledgeable decisions about their sexual health and relationships Learn More
$40,000
2017
Des Moines University

Innovation in Mental Health Education

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The goal is to provide a comprehensive and sustainable mental health educational opportunity to the third-year students of Des Moines University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. It is designed to transform the ways psychiatric care is delivered. Learn More
$50,000
2017
AMOS Institute of Public Life

Invest Relationships, Invest Communities, Invest Health

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Using time-tested relational organizing practices, AMOS will build and strengthen relationships among neighborhood institutions and residents working together to identify solutions and act to improve the health of children and families in Des Moines. Learn More
$40,000
2017
EveryStep

Medicaid Modernization Stakeholders convening

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Learn More
$5,000
2017
EveryStep

Navigator Media Support

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Learn More
$5,000
2017
Des Moines Public Schools

Scavo Full Service High School- Trauma Informed Care

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Scavo aims to support the unique health needs of students, through the development of a trauma sensitive environment. We take into consideration traumatic experiences of students and the importance a supportive environment plays in their learning. Learn More
$23,000
2017
Iowa ACEs 360

Technical Assistance for Trauma Informed Services for Youth in Polk County Detention

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Learn More
$9,500
2017
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Learn More
$5,000
2017
Young Women's Resource Center

Youth Resiliency Matters

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It is the goal of the YWRC to have a profound impact on the lives of girls and young women locally through incorporation of resiliency skills and protective resource building in program curriculum, development of data systems to track long-term impact, and recording of lessons learned to share with the community. Learn More
$32,000
2017
Community Youth Concepts

uVoice Youth Philanthropy Board

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To engage youth in philanthropy and leadership development efforts, provide opportunities for youth to learn about the inner workings of grant-making and management, complete assessments of community health needs, create strategies to address those needs, and connect with community leaders to influence change. Learn More
$20,000
2017
ArtForce Iowa

uVoice mini-grant - Artforce Iowa

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$500
2017
Children and Families of Iowa

uVoice mini-grant – Substance Abuse Resource Education

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$2,000
2017
Regional Child Protection Center

Blank Children's Hospital Foster Care Clinic

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Children and teens in foster care should be seen early and more often to assess for signs of abuse and neglect, illnesses, and mental health problems; to monitor adjustment to foster care; to ensure access to medical drugs and equipment; and to support parents, both foster and biological. Learn More
$9,516
2016
Prevent Child Abuse Iowa

Building Systems and Communities Responsive to Childhood Trauma

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Prevent Child Abuse Iowa’s project will identify and implement effective strategies to engage a wide range of audiences in responding to the Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) Study. Learn More
$40,000 + $10,000 Capstone Prize
2016
EMBARC

Capstone Prize – Refugee Health Navigator Project

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$10,000
2016
Iowa ACEs 360

Central Iowa ACEs 360 Learning Expansion

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The Central Iowa ACEs 360 Learning Expansion project seeks to expand and enhance learning events in response to Adverse Childhood Experiences data, accelerating efforts to advance knowledge and inspire collaborative response in central Iowa. Learn More
$15,500
2016
Ellipsis

Commitment to Trauma Informed Care and Sanctuary

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A three-year expansion is currently underway at YESS to increase capacity and triple the number of children served by 2017. Learn More
$47,500
2016
Catholic Charities

Community Outreach Program/Spanish-Language Counseling

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The project offers high quality, culturally-competent and affordable mental health counseling services to the most vulnerable (uninsured, low-income) Latino immigrant residents of Polk and Dallas Counties by providing access to mental health services regardless of their financial situation (sliding fee scale based on income and number supported in family). Learn More
$20,000
2016
Des Moines Area Religious Council

DMARC Childhood Nutrition Food Assistance Project

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The rapid rise of obesity—especially among populations without adequate access to healthy food—is a public health epidemic. Among those affected, children are perhaps the most vulnerable. Learn More
$15,500
2016
Common Good Iowa

Facilitative leadership around child health and well-being in Iowa.

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Grant to support several projects including Facilitative leadership around child health and well-being in Iowa and Kids Action Agenda Planning and Facilitation. Learn More
$25,700
2016
Dallas County Hospital Foundation

Hispanic/Latino Health Education and Community Outreach Program

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When it comes to healthcare, many Hispanics/Latinos experience disparities due to language barriers, medicine costs or cultural beliefs tied to superstition or home remedies. Learn More
$25,000
2016
Eyerly Ball CMHS

Improving Client Quality of Life

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This grant addresses the five social determinants of health. Eyerly Ball can treat a client’s mental health, but quality of life goes beyond medication and treatment. Learn More
$5,000
2016
Orchard Place

Mental Health Crisis Services for Youth Planning Grant

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We seek to bring together a broad coalition of service providers to develop a comprehensive plan to identify existing services, gaps in service, and a full range of children’s mental health crisis services needed to address children’s mental health crisis in Polk, Warren and Dallas Counties. Learn More
$50,000
2016
Iowa CareGivers

Mouth Care Matters: Oral Health Specialty for Direct Care Workers

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The goal of the MCM oral health specialty training pilot project is to improve access to and quality of oral health for older Iowans who are homebound or live in nursing homes. Learn More
$20,000
2016
Des Moines Health Center

Nolden Gentry Dental Clinic

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The Des Moines Health Center will continue partnership with the Des Moines Public Schools to provide dental care as part of a Full Service Community School initiative on-site at Scavo High School. Learn More
$25,000
2016
Primary Health Care, Inc.

PHC/CISS Nurse Care Manager Program

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Primary Health Care, Inc. (PHC) has provided health care services at CISS since 1988 and is proposing to add a nurse care management program to improve the quality of care delivered to this vulnerable population. Learn More
$35,000
2016
Iowa Chronic Care Consortium

Patient Engagement For Outcomes Focused Healthcare: Skills Development for the Front Line Healthcare

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ICCC proposes to adapt and pilot a training curriculum for frontline workers who engage with patients. Learn More
$20,000
2016
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uVoice Youth Health Philanthropy Initiative grant for September 16-17 Suicide Prevention Symposium at Des Moines Area Community College. Learn More
$2,500
2016
USCRI - Des Moines

The USCRI – Des Moines Refugee Wellness Program

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The Wellness Program ensures access to culturally and linguistically appropriate healthcare services for refugees who experience difficulty navigating healthcare systems. Learn More
$25,000
2016
EveryStep

Visiting Nurse Services Initiatives

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Visiting Nurse Services will continue to facilitate the Medicaid Modernization Strategic Planning Group during Phase Two of the project. Learn More
$25,000
2016
WesleyLife

WesleyLife (dba Wesley Community Services) Public Health Nursing Program

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Provide appropriate, timely and affordable high quality skilled nursing services, health care information, referrals to mental and dental providers, and social service system navigation assistance to clients Learn More
$25,000
2016
Young Women's Resource Center

Youth Resiliency Matters

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The YWRC proposes to drive the next steps of incorporating TIC into agency programming, and in the local community, by researching and developing an inclusive and youth tailored tool that could measure change in resiliency over time. Learn More
$50,000
2016
The Director's Council

Youth Violence Prevention

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Youth Violence is a critical and persistent problem in Polk County and the trend is toward increasing violence. Learn More
$5,000
2016
Community Youth Concepts

uVoice Youth Philanthropy Board

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The uVoice Youth Philanthropy Board mobilizes young people to actively influence the health and well-being of their community, combating feelings of disengagement or powerlessness. Learn More
$30,000
2016
Broadlawns Medical Center Foundation

Broadlawns Mental Health and Oral Medicine Initiative

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Broadlawns Medical Center is going to build a new clinic facility that will house Outpatient Behavioral Health, Oral Medicine and the Family Health Center. Learn More
$50,000
2015
Young Women's Resource Center

Building Better Beginnings Through Informed Care

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It is the goal of the Young Women’s Resource Center to improve resiliency and optimism in young mothers and their children whom have been impacted by adverse childhood experiences and/or trauma. Learn More
$27,708
2015
Primary Health Care, Inc.

Centralized Intake

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The goal of Centralized Intake, operated by Primary Health Care, Inc. (PHC), is to directly help individuals and families experiencing homelessness or who are near homelessness, by connecting them to the right resources in the most timely and efficient way. Centralized Intake has become a permanent piece of the homeless service fabric in the community Learn More
$25,000
2015
Ellipsis

Commitment to Trauma Informed Care and Sanctuary

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A three-year expansion is currently underway at YESS to increase capacity and triple the number of children served by 2017. Learn More
$40,000
2015
Catholic Charities

Community Outreach Program/Spanish-Language Counseling

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To make high quality, culturally-competent and affordable mental health counseling services available to the most vulnerable (uninsured, low-income) Latino immigrant residents of Polk and Dallas Counties by providing access to mental health services regardless of their financial situation (insurance or sliding fee scale based on income and number supported in family) and by providing outreach through community contacts/presentations reaching consumers about our services and in providing information about mental health/wellbeing. Learn More
$20,000
2015
EMBARC

EMBARC Refugee Health Navigator Project

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To increase refugees’ access to health care and to improve health and wellness by empowering, engaging and training refugees as “Health Navigators” to provide education, resources and support to their fellow community members. Learn More
$20,000
2015
Central Iowa Shelter and Services

Emergency Services Reduction Program

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CISS recently began community conversations about a significant increase in emergency shelter needs. Learn More
$40,000
2015
Iowa Public Health Association

Engaging Iowa’s Public Health System in Medicaid Modernization

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The Iowa Department of Human Services (IDHS) contracted with managed care organizations (MCOs) for Medicaid Modernization, moving Iowa toward risk-based managed care. Iowa Medicaid Enterprise (IME) aims to improve quality and access, promote accountability for outcomes, create a more predictable and sustainable Medicaid budget. Learn More
$1,500
2015
Common Good Iowa

Facilitative leadership around child health and well-being in Iowa.

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The Child and Policy Center will continue to educate and inform with the goal to build a knowledge and action base improving the health of Iowa children and families and others in need and preventing and mitigating childhood adversity. CFPC will engage coalitions and influence decision-making and planning related to child health and wellbeing. Learn More
$30,000
2015
Lutheran Services in Iowa

Healthy Families America (HFA) Refugee expansion project

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The purpose of the Healthy Families America (HFA) Refugee expansion project is to administer intensive in-home visitation services to provide parental awareness of child health, development and facilitation of family self-sufficiency and stability to access resources for Refugee & over burdened families in order to improve child outcomes by improving parental involvement. Learn More
$32,665
2015
Polk County Housing Trust Fund

Healthy Homes East Bank

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The goal of Healthy Homes East Bank is to improve children’s respiratory health using a collaborative, two-pronged approach that emphasizes housing modifications to promote indoor air quality, and health education for asthma self management and behavior change. Learn More
$50,000
2015
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$5,000
2015
Planned Parenthood of the Heartland

Integrated care for at-risk youth and young adults.

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To decrease teen and unintended pregnancy, STI and HIV rates among at-risk and homeless youth and to increase access to health services for youth who are homeless, or at-risk. Learn More
$10,000
2015
Iowa ACEs 360

Iowa ACEs Report

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Central Iowa ACEs 360 has led the promotion and dissemination of knowledge on the impact of adverse childhood experiences in the greater central Iowa region. Learn More
$7,500
2015
United Ways of Iowa

Iowa ALICE ( Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) Project

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ALICE, a United Way acronym which stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, represents the growing number of individuals and families who are working, but are unable to afford the basic necessities of housing, food, child care, health care, and transportation. Learn More
$5,000
2015
EveryStep

Iowa Health Link Collaboration

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Goal: Visiting Nurse Services will develop a partnership with providers, community-based organizations, Polk County Health Services and Iowa Medicaid Enterprise to address the needs of the community’s most vulnerable populations through the transition to Medicaid Modernization. Learn More
$7,488
2015
Iowa Legal Aid

Iowa Legal Aid Health and Law Response Team Project

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This project aims to more deeply integrate legal aid resources into the workflow of health center staff by focusing on Certified Application Counselors, who are the first responders and possess a significant and detailed understanding of patient financial and social conditions due to their role within the health center. By doing so, the goal will be to improve health care outcomes by removing legal barriers to health, safety and stability. Learn More
$10,000
2015
AMOS Institute of Public Life

NAMI of Greater Des Moines Program and Operating Support

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Our goals are to continue to increase public awareness of the resources available for mental health, offer educational opportunities and support for persons with mental illness, family members, providers and the community, advocate with other stakeholders to address the lack of parity, workforce capacity, multiple levels of services, and children’s mental health system and facilitate community forums (with partners like AMOS) where the wider community can become aware of the issues and become involved. Learn More
$20,000
2015
Des Moines Health Center

Scavo (Des Moines Public School) - Full Service Dental

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The Des Moines Health Center will be partnering with the Des Moines Public Schools to provide dental care as part of a Full Service Community School Initiative on-site at Scavo High School. Learn More
$35,000
2015
Des Moines Public Schools

Scavo Full Service School Dental Clinic

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Des Moines Public Schools has recognized the need to serve the whole child through the Full Service Community School Model. Learn More
$20,000
2015
Children and Families of Iowa

Teen Recovery Outpatient Program

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Children and Families of Iowa (CFI) will continue to partner with Mid-Iowa Health Foundation to assist teens dealing with substance abuse and mental health issues through outpatient, preventative, and clinical treatment services at CFI’s Cornerstone Recovery Center. Learn More
$20,000
2015
Employee and Family Resources

The EFR Counseling Program

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The EFR Counseling Program aims to provide easily accessible and high quality counseling services to individuals (youth and adult) and families in a safe and confidential setting to address issues of depression, anxiety, addiction, family or marital conflict, and/or other concerns that impact daily functioning and quality of life for all members of our community Learn More
$15,000
2015
Orchard Place

Trauma Informed Care Conferences

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$1,000
2015
USCRI - Des Moines

USCRI Refugee Wellness Program - Health Advocate

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The Health Advocate will provide cultural and linguistic support to refugees served by the USCRI - Des Moines Refugee Wellness Program and increase access to holistic healthcare and resources. Learn More
$20,000
2015
Community Youth Concepts

uVoice Youth Philanthropy Board

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The uVoice Youth Philanthropy Board exists to engage metro area youth in philanthropy and leadership development efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of the community. Learn More
$26,200
2015

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