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DMARC and locations in the Food Pantry Network will be closed on Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. We hope you enjoy your Fourth of July Weekend!
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Crisis Observation Center Open House
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The Crisis Observation Center will be holding an open house on July 10 from 3:00 - 6:00 PM. A program will begin at 4:00 PM, with the ribbon cutting following immediately. The center is located at 1420 Mulberry Street, across from DMARC's new location. The Crisis Observation Center will be accessible 24/7 to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.
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Volunteer Ombudsman Program
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Volunteer Long-Term Care (LTC) Ombudsmen are wanted by the Iowa Department on Aging's State Long Term Care Ombudsman's Office to advocate for Iowa's Long-Term Care residents.
Volunteer Ombudsmen protect the rights of long-term care residents by making unannounced weekly visits to long-term care facilities.- Spend three to five hours per month visiting a long-term care facility
- Listen to and talk with residents living in long-term care facilities
- Empower residents to speak up and voice concerns for residents who cannot speak for themselves
- Meet with new residents and their families to explain the LTC Ombudsman services
- Observe general conditions and daily activities in long-term care facilities
How do I become a Volunteer Ombudsman?
- Complete an application and undergo a background check
- Attend 8 hours of training in a nearby community to receive support from experts in advocacy, emphasizing resident rights
- Attend a facility orientation to meet the administrator and your Local Long-Term Care Ombudsman
- Complete one online activity or take-home exercise related to resident advocacy
- Take part in one Q&A session with the VOP Coordinator (via phone, online, or face-to-face)
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Des Moines Area Religious Council
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1435 Mulberry Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-277-6969
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DMARC does not require participation in religious services as a condition to receive assistance, and does not engage in religious proselytizing or counseling. DMARC practices non-discrimination in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations. All services and programs are provided to consumers without discrimination in regard to family size or structure, religious or cultural beliefs, race, gender, age,
or disability.
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Visit us at the 80/35 Community Village
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DMARC will be at the 80/35 Music Festival this weekend. We will have a stand set up in the Community Village in Western Gateway Park. Come on by for a children's craft project using the MyPlate nutritional guidelines, learn more about our current work, or just say hi!
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Youth Director Opening at St. Paul
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St. Paul Presbyterian Church in Johnston, Iowa is seeking a full-time Director of Youth and Children's Ministries to work directly with Elementary, Middle School, and High School youth and take a leadership role in the church's mid-week inter-generational youth program, Sunday School, and other on-going congregational and community youth activities.
Candidates must have a strong commitment to Christ, good organizational and teaching skills, and enjoy having fun with kids of all ages. For information about the church and the full position description, visit www.StPaul-Johnston.com. Apply online or send a cover letter and resume, including two references, by July 18th by email or regular mail to: St. Paul Presbyterian Church, Attn: Personnel Committee, 6426 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA 50131.
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Job Opportunity - Company Chaplain
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Workplace and Family Life Services seeks a full-time company chaplain to become part of a three-person chaplain team providing services to the employees at Vermeer Corporation in Pella, IA. Preferred candidates should be licensed or ordained, have seminary or master's level degree, endorsed for chaplaincy by their denomination, at least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education, and 3 to 5 years full-time ministry experience. Chaplains are on-call 24/7 and preferred candidates will live 20 minutes or less from Vermeer. Responsibilities include networking with churches, communities, and resources within a 50 mile radius of Vermeer. Interested persons please contact by sending a resume to Pat Ashby at pashby21@gmail.com or Kevin Glesener at kglesener@vermeer.com.
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Who Are We?
The Des Moines Area Religious Council is an interfaith organization with a core membership of over 130 congregations from four faith traditions. Recipient of the 2012 LIVE UNITED Advocate Award from the United Way of Central Iowa, DMARC provides a common means of responding to basic human needs and a context for interfaith dialogue.
The DMARC Food Pantry Network consists of 12 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 eight sites in Des Moines. In 2013, the DMARC Food Pantry Network assisted more than 34,000 individuals in the greater Des Moines community; half of whom are children and youth.
MovetheFood is a DMARC-led initiative to address the entire food system in Greater Des Moines, building on more than 37 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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Disclaimer: The Des Moines Area Religious Council makes every effort to provide accurate and useful general information in its eVoice, but accepts no liability for the use of the material by individuals or organizations. We gladly distribute information from individuals, congregations, and other agencies, but our inclusion of such material should not be construed as being sponsored or endorsed by DMARC. Undated general announcements and employment opportunities are included for one month unless requested to be included for a longer period of time.
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