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60 years of service -
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In 2011,
DMARC changed the name of the Emergency Food Pantry Program to the Food Pantry Network to more accurately reflect the system of a centralized warehouse and 13 partering
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Register Now & Save!
4th Annual
Hope for Hungry
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Feeding Greater Des Moines will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church, in downtown Des Moines, on Nov. 10, 2012, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dr. Yogesh Shah, Assoc. Dean of global health at DM University, is keynote speaker.
The goal is to alleviate childhood hunger in the Greater Des Moines area by 2015. This symposium will seek creative solutions toward accomplishing this goal. The day includes speakers, videos, break-out groups & prizes! The Bridge, an ecumenical group of downtown churches, will provide lunch. A free-will offering for lunch will support the Bridge's downtown Connection Cafe, which serves free lunch five days a week to people in need. Click here for a
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Register for 2012 Healthy Farms, Healthy People State Meeting!
The Iowa Food Systems Council has been selected to host the 2012 Healthy Farms, Healthy People State Meeting on Nov. 16, 2012, at the
Fisher Community Center in Marshalltown, Iowa.
Online registration for this first year event is now available. Register early to guarantee yourself a seat! Consider representing your organization or your own work at this meeting by submitting a proposal to speak! Long and short presentations that showcase how the health of Iowans is dependent on healthy relationships between agriculture, food, health care and public health are needed. Email the Iowa Food Systems Council or call 515-423-0660. |
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Calendar Proceeds to
benefit DMARC
The Center for Social Mininstry (CSM); an organization offering poverty awareness and justice education programming is featuring CSM and 12 nonprofit organizations in the Des Moines Area including DMARC!
These beautiful calendars are professionally done and would make fabulous holiday gifts for friends/family!
DMARC will receive 20% of the proceeds for calendars sold by DMARC, call
515-277-6969.
Cost: $15.00 for one
$25.00 for two
$10.00 each for 3+ |
Des Moines Area Religious Council / MovetheFood
3816 36th Street, Suite 202
Des Moines, Iowa 50310
515-277-6969
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Greetings!
Join us for the 18th Annual Make a Difference Day, October 27, and help collect or purchase Hunger Sacks for $6 and $12 at area grocery stores. Participating stores include Dahl's, Hy-Vee and Fareway food stores in Des Moines, Johnston and Ankeny. Drop your sacks off with volunteers or in the Red Barrels at store entrances. The sacks of food items will then be delivered to DMARC's 13 partner food pantries in greater Des Moines.
A big "Thank you," to all the volunteers helping collect the sacks on Saturday, Oct. 27th & Nov. 3rd! |
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 Community Calendar
We are pleased to point you to the community calendar on the DMARC website. You may access it at any time. Feel free to upload your own events! Just click on "add an event".
Suicide: Why it happens and what to do about it. On Oct. 23, from 7-9pm, at Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University.
Keynoter, John Westefeld, Ph.D. will talk about risk factors, warning signs, prevelance in groups and populations, what to do if you are concerned about someone being suicidal; grief, spiritual issues for the surviving family and friends. This is a FREE public forum and an evening with experts. For details, contact the Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center at: 515-274-4006 or info@dmpcc.org.
LADOS Life after Death of Spouse
This DMARC-sponsored support group meets the second Sunday evening of each month at Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ, 42nd St. & Ingersoll, Des Moines. For details, contact LADOS Coordinator Connie Coy-Walker at: 515-255-2229.
You're Invited! Ribbon Cutting for Anawim Housing!
Anawim Housing is hosting a Ribbon Cutting at our newest homes and we would love to see you there! You're invited to help us celebrate 25 years, tour the new units and enjoy lunch, on Thursday, October 25th, from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., with a program at 11:45am.
Drake University Humanities Center to Sponsor Events for The Comparison Project
 Aims of The Comparison Project are to educate about diversity between and within religious, as well as providing a forum in which local religious congregations could dialogue on issues of religious and community import. Since its begining, the Project has added the third aim of producing knowledge in comparative philosophy of historical religions. The next event is October 25 at 7 p.m. at Olin Hall on the Drake Campus. Professor Psantubbee will talk on "Dancing our Troubles Away: Native American Ways of Alleviating Suffering." She will focus primarily on Cherokee booger dances and the Lakota ghost dance as ritual means for countering despair and suffering and instilling hope and harmony. Professor Pesantubbee is an associate professor of Religious Studies at the Univ. of Iowa. 2012 fall events are listed on the DMARC community calendar.
Sleep Under the Stars so Kids Can Reach Them.
Reggie's Sleepout is October 27, at Drake University Football Stadium. Visit www.reggiessleepout.org to register, donate, and set up your personal fundraising page. This annual event benefits the Iowa Homeless Youth Centers. Questions? Contact: Toni at 515-265-1222. Note: DMARC is not a co-host or beneficiary of the 2012 sleepout.
Healthy Lung Expo 2012 is November 9
Do you or a loved one have a question about lung health? Join the American Lung Association in Iowa at the Healthy Lung Expo on Nov. 9, 2012, at the West Des Moines Sheraton. This program is designed for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to learn more about the latest trends, resources, and research surrounding lung health. The day will include presentations, lunch, door prizes, exhibits and oxygen refills. For details or to register, visit: www.LungIA.org or call 515-309-9507.
Transformative Path of Contemplative Dialogue is Saturday, November 9 & 10
Introduction to the practice on Friday from 9am to 3:30pm. On Saturday, from 9am to 12:30pm, "Deepening Our Understanding and Experience of Contemplative Dialogue" with facilitator Connie Schoen, OP. The practice offers proven ways to overcome divisions, builds a shared approach that is effective, practical and better allows us to do what we do best. Sponsored by the Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center. Location: Covenant Christian Church, 2700 72nd St., Urbandale. Registration cost is $55 for Friday only, or $30 for Saturday only. $75 both days. Contact: Kathy Reardon. An informational flyer is available online.
New Mentorship Program Announced and Applications Available; Deadline is November 15th
Leaders of Capital Crossroads five-year regional vision plan have developed an inter-generational mentorship program, Community Connect: Mentors Inspiring Success sustains and expands leadership throughout the region by inspiring future leaders and givers through meaningful and creative mentoring connections.
The mentorship program is designed to connect participants from all generations to our community's more experienced leaders.
Sessions include: Creativity & Innovation: Learn to think about your work and relationships in different ways; Looking From the Inside Out: Personal Mission, Values and Passions; What's Your Brand?; Maximize the Potential of Your Connections; and Living your Legacy. Complete application at:
www.communityconnectgdm.org. Applications are accepted October 16 - November 15, 2012. Only 30 participants will be selected for the five-month program. Funded by the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines. |
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) 2012-2013
Applications will be taken starting November 1, 2012 for the 2012-2013 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. This program is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services through the Iowa Department of Human Rights/DCAA, and has been established to help qualifying low-income Iowa homeowners and renters pay for a portion of their primary heating costs.
Red Rock Area Community Action Program, Inc. Rural Polk County Office is located at 406 SW School St., Suite 201; Ankeny, Iowa 50023, and will be taking applications from November 1, 2012 through April 30, 2013 (October 1 for households with elderly/disabled member). Applicants will need to furnish some form of identification, a copy of their most recent heating and electric bill, telephone bill, and proof of all household members' gross income for the past three months or for the past calendar year.
The assistance is based on household income, household size, type of fuel, and other factors.
Eligibility for participation is established according to the following federal income guidelines:
INCOME MAXIMUMS
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3-Month Gross |
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$ 4,189 |
$ 16,755 | |
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5,674 |
22,695 | |
3 |
7,159 |
28,635 | |
4 |
8,644 |
34,575 | |
5 |
10,129 |
40,515 | |
6 |
11,614 |
46,455 |
For households with more than six members, add $1,485 / $5,940 for each additional member.
* Medical Waiver: Households who are over LIHEAP regular income guidelines may be eligible for LIHEAP benefits through our medical waiver component. The medical expenses must be documented, paid, and non-reimbursable. For more information please contact your local community action agency. |
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Gloria Dei Lutheran Church wins Energy Star status!
Gloria Dei Church has been recognized by the White House for its energy stewardship. The church, at 8301 Aurora, Urbandale, is the first place of worship in Iowa to earn the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star certification for performing in the top quarter of similar facilities nationwide in energy efficiency. Gloria Dei was recognized during a special reception Sept 13 in Washington, D.C. Congratulations!
"Hoot & Howl" to Feature Spooky Organ Music and Drama on October 26
Westminster Presbyterian Church will present the annual Halloween favorite, "Hoot & Howl" on Friday, October 26, at 7 p.m. Westminster Organist Dr. Michael Stefanek will perform spine-tingling organ masterworks, and actor/director Mark Gruber and friends will conjure up some delightfully spooky drama! This free, family-friendly event is a seasonal treat for all ages. Come in costume, if you wish, and be prepared for an evening of Halloween delights. A reception with special treats for children will follow the performance. Hoot & Howl is a Westminster Fine Arts event. For details, contact Jan Davison at 515-274-1534.
Catholic Pastoral Center presents Child Abuse and the Bowen Theory
Presenter: Walter H. Smith Jr., PhD. Oct. 26, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A common pattern of family functioning that is observed with child abuse and family violence is that it replicates over generations. This conference uses a Bowen family system theory framework to explain and understand how violence replicates in many generations of some families and does not repeat in others. As child abuse is another symptom in human functioning, understanding how it replicates over generations provides an opportunity to understand how anxiety and stress of past generations shape current individual and family functioning.
Cost $90, professional rate, $100 after Oct. 15. For religious/parish personnel and full time students, call 515-237-5045 or emiller@dmdiocese.org, to receive the discounted rate of $45.
Leadership Alliance Event is on October 30
Vermeer Charitable Foundation invites you to an evening with Dr. James Bryan Smith, theology professor and Director of The Apprentice Institute on Christian Formation. This event is free and open to the public on Tuesday, October 30, 2012, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Vermeer Global Pavilion in Pella. Jim received his Doctorate in Ministry from Fuller Seminary and was a founding member of Renovare, a spiritual renewal ministry started by Richard J. Foster in 1987. He will be speaking on the topic "The Need for Transformation." The early registration deadline is October 25. After that the cost goes up from $25 to $35!Questions? Contact: 641-628-3141, charitablefoundation@vermeer.com or www.vermeer.com.
New Art Gallery Show Opens November 2
St. Mark Gallery, 1105 Grand Ave., West Des Moines, presents its newest exhibit, One More Turn on the Two Lane Road. Meet artist Tim Florer at the opening reception on Friday, Nov. 2, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tim will also kick off the national release of his newest book One More Turn on the Two Lane Road. In addition to an exhibit of fine art black and white images--originals from the book--the gallery will host a book signing with the artist that evening featuring first editions from a limited run of the book; limited editions of a 2013 calendar will also be available. Come explore a 5,000-mile journey to discover America's soul! Regular gallery hours: Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This exhibit runs Nov. 2-Dec. 7; the gallery is free and open to the public.
ELCA Glocal Mission Gathering is Nov. 2-3, 2012 at Faith Lutheran Church in Clive
The annual Glocal Mission Gathering (GMG) gathers leaders for a day and a half of worship, workshops, and sharing around global and local mission. You are invited to gather a congregational team and register for an upcoming event. For only $35 per person.
Visit www.elca.org/globalevents for details and to register. If you have any questions, contact Pastor Eric Carlson, Assistant to the Bishop of the Southeastern Iowa Synod; 319-631-8031 or carlson@seiasynod.org.
St. Paul Presbyterian Church in Johnston to host Meals from the Heartland event.
On Saturday, November 17th, from 9am to 4pm, several work stations will be set up to make Meals from the Heartland meal packets. Organizations can sign up teams of 8- to 10-people per one-hour shift. Each team will need to find sponsors for their shift to raise about $400 to pay for cost of meals. Donations from individuals, businesses, churches and community organizations also needed. To volunteer or donate, visit: www.stpaul-johnston.com, and click on Meals from the Heartland link or contact Annie Temple at: 515-270-1871, atemple@q.com.
First Circle Friends Offers Caregivers Respite
Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) is proud to introduce a new program to the Des Moines area. First Circle Friends is a group respite program for people with early to mid-stage memory loss, and is run in partnership between LSI and area congregations.
Participants are currently being accepted for this program developed by Lutheran Services in America (LSA) and Lyngblomsten in Minnesota. First Circle Friends will be held the first and third Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 3010 52nd St., Des Moines, IA 50310, beginning Nov. 1, 2012.
If you are the caregiver of a loved one experiencing memory loss, or know of a family who you feel could benefit from this program, contact Kara Ullestad, First Circle Friends coordinator, at: 515-271-7408.
First Circle Friends presents a day of renewal for people experiencing early- to mid-stage memory loss - offering them a variety of stimulating activities with a specially trained group of volunteers to engage their minds and bodies. While their loved ones experiencing memory loss enjoy a safe and engaging time, caregivers can do errands, visit with a friend, and/or rest in order to replenish their energies for their role of caregiving. After a fun time with peers for the participants and a restful break for their caregivers, both can go back home to their daily routines feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. |
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Job / Volunteer / Training Opportunities
Pastor - St. Paul Presbyterian Church, Johnston
A complete job description is at the Des Moines Presbytery office or contact church Office Administrator at: 515 276-2818 or stpaulpres@mchsi.com, PO Box 158, Johnston, IA 50131.
Volunteers - Building Together of Greater Des Moines
Lowe's is giving the funds to provide weatherization services to individuals or families in our community. If you have skills or interest in putting up plastic on windows, help with simple insulation, caulking and/or weather stripping send an email to boyd@rebuildingdm.org today!
Interpretation & Translation Program - DMACC, Des Moines Currently seeking interpreters for the following languages: Burmese, Cambodian, Chin-Mizo and other China dialects, Dinka, Karen, Korean, Nuer, Swahili. For details, contact Stephanie Hingtgen, ITR manager, at: 515-282-8269, ext. 16, or hingtgen@iowainternationalcenter.org. Multiple Job Opportunities - Candeo, Johnston Currently looking for part time,full time or less than 20 hrs. - Supported Community Livings Instructor
- Instructors of Brain Injury Service
- Mental Health Instructor
- Overmight Asleep/and or Awake Instructor
- Team Leader
- Habilitation Team Leader
- Employment Consultant
- Service Coordinator
For more information contact: Erin Zirkelbach, HR Coordinator 9550 White Oak Lane, Johnston, IA 50131, 515-259-8110 x 2022. |
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| Who are we?
The Des Moines Area Religious Council is an interfaith organization with a core membership of about 140 congregations from four faith traditions. Recipient of the 2010 Aurora Award from The Des Moines Register, DMARC provides a common means of responding to basic human needs and a context for interfaith dialogue.
The DMARC Food Pantry Network consists of 13 separate pantry sites, a centralized warehouse, and numerous community partners. It is the largest food pantry network in Iowa. Pantry sites are located in West Des Moines, Ankeny, Johnston, Urbandale, and nine sites in Des Moines. In 2011, the DMARC Food Pantry
Network assisted over 33,000 people..
MovetheFood is a DMARC-led initiative to address the entire food system in Greater Des Moines, building on more than 35 years of the Food Pantry Network, catalyzing fresh generations, and engaging new constituencies to further support a vision for a day when everyone in Polk County has enough to eat. |
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