A Caring, Connected Community: How Greater Des Moines nonprofits met our needs during the pandemic

Al Exito

Al Éxito provides programming that builds the leadership potential of Latino/a youth through college preparation, career development, civic engagement, family support, and celebration of culture.

Bravo Greater Des Moines

Bravo Greater Des Moines was formed in 2004 by a collaboration of nine central Iowa local governments to provide reliable funding and leadership to the arts, culture and heritage community. Since that time, a total of 17 partner communities have committed a portion of their hotel-motel tax revenue to Bravo Greater Des Moines to administer a competitive and accountable grantmaking program which includes operating and capital support for arts, culture and heritage non-profits in the region. In addition to investments in the arts, Bravo works to provide leadership to the community in arts and cultural planning initiatives and leveraging impact for the enhancement and elevation of quality of life for residents and visitors.

Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines improves quality of life for all by promoting charitable giving, connecting donors with causes they care about and providing leadership on important community issues…we’re simply better together.

Eat Greater Des Moines

Eat Greater Des Moines (EGDM) is a central Iowa-based nonprofit organization that facilitates and builds connections to strengthen the area’s food system.

Homeward

The Polk County Continuum of Care (CoC) is an independent nonprofit organization that facilitates our community's response to homelessness.

Genesis Youth Foundation

We provide the services our children need to level the playing field while empowering them and their immigrant families through athletic play, education, dance and song.

EMBARC

EMBARC’s mission is striving to help refugees expand their world of possibilities through advocacy, education and community development throughout Iowa.

Food Bank of Iowa

The Food Bank of Iowa is a member of the Feeding America national network of food banks.

Iowa Legal Aid

Iowa Legal Aid is a nonprofit organization providing critical legal assistance to low-income and vulnerable Iowans who have nowhere else to turn.

Polk County Housing Trust Fund

The Polk County Housing Trust Fund is the comprehensive planning, advocacy and funding organization for Affordable Housing in Polk County Iowa.

Primary Health Care, Inc.

Primary Health Care is a nonprofit community health center dedicated to serving the medically insured, uninsured and underinsured with their health care needs.

Urban Dreams

Urban Dreams advocates for all members of the community, breaking down barriers to success and collaborating with key stakeholders to overcome obstacles and uplift underserved and underrepresented people.

United Way of Central Iowa

Since 1917, United Way of Central Iowa has brought together individuals and organizations from every corner of central Iowa to create and implement initiatives focused on producing real results in the areas of education, income and health.

Oakridge Neighborhood Services

Des Moines Area Religious Council

The Des Moines Area Religious Council is an interfaith organization with a core membership of over 125 congregations from five faith traditions.

Proteus, Inc.

Proteus provides agricultural workers and their families with affordable health care, education assistance, and job training.

EveryStep

EveryStep is a non-profit health care and human services organization which annually serves more than 67,000 Iowans. During life’s most challenging moments, EveryStep’s family of community-based health care and support services offer compassion and guidance.