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Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

Description of Role: The Hearing Voices volunteer will assist Mindspring staff with the coordination and facilitation of the Hearing Voices program. The goal of this program is to increase empathy and understanding related to individuals who hear voi...

We are thrilled to announce the 25th Red Tie Gala, a significant fundraiser supporting needy families. This milestone event is approaching, and we need your help to make it a resounding success!   25th Annual Red Tie Gala Date: November 2, 2024 Loc...

2024 Des Moines Annual Hunger Fight @ 9:00am
by Meals from the Heartland

Meals from the Heartland’s17th Annual Hunger FightNovember 4 - November 9   Help package life-changing meals at our West Des Moines Packaging Center! We’re bringing together 4,000 amazing volunteers to package 2 million meals for those in need. This is more than just an event—it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact in our community and ...

Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

Join us and support runners as they immerse themselves in rural Iowa landscapes in our one-of-a-kind off-road race. We'll transport you to your spot on the course, where you'll cheer and direct runners at key points along their route. We'll provide ...

Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

Looking for a fun opportunity for your service group, corporate team or yourself? We have the perfect thing for you! Though our sites are stuck in time, nature is not and it continues to grow around us. Join us in beautifying our Historical Spaces b...

Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

Have you ever wanted to recreate the scene in one of the BEST Christmas movies ever "Elf" where Buddy the Elf decorates Gimbles overnight for Christmas?  Well here is your chance to be Buddy for a few hours.  We are asking volunteers to help us set...

Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

Group Sign Up: Groups can email Missy Reams at missy@familiesforward.org to schedule. For group of 4 or more, you can choose your date and time. We are pretty flexible as long as another group isn't already signed up.Volunteers are needed to organi...

Description of Role: The Hearing Voices volunteer will assist Mindspring staff with the coordination and facilitation of the Hearing Voices program. The goal of this program is to increase empathy and understanding related to individuals who hear voi...

November Social Night @ 5:00pm
by Girls Rock! Des Moines

Have you seen? We're making zines! Join Girls Rock! Des Moines for this free, all ages event! We will be making our own mini magazines, also known as zines, which you can customize however you want! 

Help run programming at the Des Moines Children's Museum to provide extra activities for visitors. Programs include: early childhood activity (for ages 0-3), Legos (for ages 4+), crafts (all ages), and sensory activities (all ages). 

Food Donation Day This Thanksgiving we will be serving and delivering over 3,000 meals. To make this possible, we will be hosting a Food Donation Day on Wednesday, November 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Food Donatio...

Hope Ministries wants to bless you this Thanksgiving! On Thursday, November 28, Hope Ministries will be delivering Thanksgiving Meals to families and individuals in need around the Des Moines area. Volunteer registration opens on October 7 and meal o...