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Today's eVoice is full of video content, job and volunteer opportunities, and upcoming events. Watch our videos on Elliot Sheaff's Eagle Scout Patio Project and the Bidwell Riverside Community Garden Project, as well as a trailer for "Hunger in the Heartland" below.
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Elliot Sheaff's Eagle Scout Patio Project
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Elliot Sheaff has been involved with DMARC since he was just four years old. He is now working toward becoming an Eagle Scout, and has chosen to work with DMARC for his final project. Elliot will be replacing and beautifying a patio area at DMARC's new location, 1435 Mulberry Street. Watch the video above to hear Elliot's awesome story of his history with DMARC, and his plans for the Patio Project. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay up to date with Elliot's progress this summer.
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Bidwell Riverside Community Garden Project
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DMARC met with Bidwell Riverside Center's Community Development Director, Naomi Sea Young Wittstruck, for a tour of the Bidwell Community Garden. Partnering with the Food Oasis Project, the garden seeks to serve as an example for other community garden projects in Des Moines' south side. Pantry clients, volunteers, and children from the Child Development Center are all involved with the garden.
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Hunger in the Heartland is the title of a 30-minute documentary and companion resource guide being produced and published by the Coalition in Support of Hungry Children. Learn more about the project by accessing hopeforthehungry.blogspot.com. From the Hope for the Hungry site you can donate to help underwrite this important project. Watch the trailer below.
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The purpose of the project is to increase awareness of what is a hidden hunger issue with 124,000 of Iowa's children, to inform about some Iowans who need food assistance and others who are helping to assist those who struggle with food insecurity. The documentary is being produced by Tom Sawyer of TS Media. The companion resource guide elaborates on the documentary's stories and gives specific, practical guidelines for individuals and groups that want to help alleviate childhood hunger in their local community. The guide is being written by Debra Landwehr Engle, author of many publications including Grace from the Garden: changing the world one garden at a time. Four questions interested folks can ask themselves: What's already being done here (where I live)? How can I help? What isn't being done that needs to be? What can I do to help initiate it?
Forty percent of the needed funds have been donated by 138 individuals and one corporation, Hy-Vee. I hope you will want to add your donation and your name to the growing list of folks, both local and far away, who want to help the Coalition reach the other 60% needed. If you are part of a corporation that would be interested in being part of this important project by donating some of their community support monies, contact Diana Sickles at dsickles4@gmail.com.
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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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Capitol Hill Christian Church, located at 3322 E. 25th Street in Des Moines, is seeking a pianist to play for 10:00 a.m. Sunday worship, starting in mid-August.
Please contact Pastor Candice Brown at
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Administrative Assistant Needed
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Tifereth Israel Synagogue is seeking a part-time, temporary (may become permanent) Administrative Assistant to work from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The pay is $11.50 an hour.
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for generating and distributing a variety of materials used for communicating with synagogue members and providing information to individuals who call the synagogue.
Applicants should have experience working in an office environment, and have experience in Microsoft Office and Publisher, social media, Constant Contact, Google Calendar, and basic database software. Strong writing and organizational skills are required. Must be comfortable interacting with a wide range of ages in an upbeat, friendly manner.
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Diabetes Focus Group Participants Needed
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Eight to twelve people with diabetes are sought to participate in a focus group on July 21, 2014 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Powell 101. Light refreshments will be offered, as well as a $25 incentive gift card (Visa or MC). Ann Peterson, Mgr. Patient/Member experience will facilitate the focus group. UnityPoint is looking for ways to address the growing concerns of people with diabetes and how to best serve those needs. Call Sue Freeman at 241-5075 if interested.
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August 15-24
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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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Family Activities at the Farmers Market
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Join DMARC this Saturday during the Des Moines Downtown Farmers Market at the Meals from the Market booth on Second and Court Avenues for family activities using the MyPlate nutritional guidelines. Children can complete a craft project, and a game of bean bags will be set up for others to use. Hope to see you there!
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Bilingual Interpreters Needed
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Jumpstart, a free back-to-school health fair on Saturday, July 26, 2014 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at East High School, 815 East 13th St in Des Moines. Jumpstart services will include free back-to-school and athletic physicals, immunizations, lead testing and screens for dental, vision and mental wellness. All students in grades K-12 are welcome. A parent or guardian must accompany the student. This event is hosted by Des Moines University, Polk County Health Department and Des Moines Public Schools.
Volunteers are still needed! There are open spots for licensed Medical Professionals and Bilingual Interpreters in languages of Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, Nepali, Somali and Burmese. Both morning and afternoon volunteer spots are available. A meal and T-shirt will be provided to all volunteers.
To volunteer: http://www.dmu.edu/event/jumpstart-school-physicals/
For more information contact:
Brianne Sanchez, Community Relations Manager
Brianne.Sanchez@dmu.edu or 515-271-1374.
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Do you have an old crock pot gathering dust in your basement? If so, would you consider donating it to the Coalition in Support of Hungry Children? They will be holding a class for low-income individuals to teach them the advantages of crock pot cooking. They will be given the crock pot to take home with them at the end of the class. The free class will be taught by Mary Krisco, ISU Extension. It will be scheduled to be held in early fall if enough crock pots are obtained to hold a class.
If you love to frequent garage sales and see a crock pot for sale at a reasonable price, consider buying it and donating it to the Coalition. If you have a crock pot to donate, contact Diana Sickles, Director of the Coalition, at 515-255-5055 or dsickles4@gmail.com. |
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Alzheimer's Disease: When Life Changes
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Dementia. Onece someone has been diagnosed, the elephant is always there, yet few want to see/admit it. So now what?
Join First United Methodist Church for a morning of information designed to assist caregivers in bridging the gap between the reality of a diagnosis and all the places it takes you including the physician's office, family gatherings, restaurants, and your favorite vacation spot. We will also address long-term care, including the necessary documents, options, costs and payer sources.
And finally, the "M" word. Just what is Medicaid, and why should most folks think twice before assuming it's the only option?
The workshop will be held at First United Methodist Church, 1001 Pleasant St., Des Moines on Saturday, August 2nd. Registration begins at 8:00 AM with a complimentary breakfast sponsored by Wesley Life and ends at noon. Space is limited, so register early by calling 515-244-6209. The speaker for the day is Cathy Wyatt, CSA. Cathy is the founder of The Art of Aging, Inc. The workshop is sponsored by the Older Adult Council of the United Methodist Church. |
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Opportunity for Young Adults - Swaziland Trip
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Young adults in the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa between the ages of 18-35 are invited to apply to serve on a team traveling to the Diocese of Swaziland from December 8-22, 2014.
Applications are due by July 28. The purpose of the trip is to continue and build upon the companion relationship between the Dioceses of Iowa and Swaziland that started more than 25 years ago. Our hope is that young adults from the Diocese of Brechin will also attend this gathering, bringing young adults from all three dioceses together.
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Save the Date: Hope for the Hungry
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| The 6th Hope for the Hungry conference will be held on November 8, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM (registration opens at 8:30) at Plymouth Congregational Church, Des Moines. The theme will be Hunger in the Heartland. A 30-minute documentary and resource guide, Hunger in the Heartland, will be launched and will be on sale (one-day-only special price) by book seller, Beaverdale Books. Debra Landwehr Engle of GoldenTree Communications interviewer for the documentary and author of the resource guide will be the facilitator. Registration fee will be $20. Those who purchase a table of 8 for $120 will be able to save $40. Lunch will be prepared and served by the Connection Cafe. The cafe that feeds the downtown homeless lunch 5 days a week will receive 100% of the free will offering. |
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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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