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Yesterday, we honored those who have lost their lives in the service of this country. The men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation will never be forgotten.
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1 in 5 Children in Polk County Does Not Have Enough to Eat
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*Hungry and food-insecure children are:
- at least 50 percent more likely to miss days of school;
- nearly twice as likely to be suspended;
- almost 50 percent more likely to repeat a grade; and
- more likely to drop out, which often results in reduced life-time earnings.
Each month, DMARC provides nutritious food for over 5,000 hungry kids and their families, helping keep kids in school where they can learn.
You Support Makes This Possible - Thank You!
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Volunteer to Conduct Surveys in Food Pantries
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DMARC is working with professors at Iowa State University to conduct a survey regarding food deserts, and we need your help!
We need to conduct 350 surveys altogether, and are looking for 35 volunteers to help us do so from mid-June to mid-July. Volunteers will conduct surveys at food pantries in the DMARC Food Pantry Network.
Survey respondents will receive a $5 gift card. Compensation is also available for those who volunteer to conduct the surveys.
A training session will be provided for volunteers, date to be determined.
If interested, please contact DMARC Executive Director Sarai Rice at sarai@dmarcunited.org or 515-277-6969. Thank You!
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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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May 29-31
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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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Disclaimer: The Des Moines Area Religious Council is a membership organization of congregations with differing views. It gladly distributes information from member or partner individuals, congregations, and other agencies, but inclusion of such material should not be construed as sponsorship or endorsement by DMARC. It 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. Undated general announcements and employment opportunities are included for one week unless requested to be included for a longer period of time. Approval of this disclaimer by the Board of Directors pending.
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Westminster Fine Arts Presents "The Real Inspector Hound"
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Farcical, fantastic, and at times just plain silly, Westminster Fine Arts presents their final offering of the season, Tom Stoppard's hilarious send up of Agatha Christie's whodunnits: "The Real Inspector Hound." While watching (and commenting rather loudly) a repertory production of a British murder mystery, two critics become involved in the play, the mystery and even the murders themselves.
As part of the Westminister Fine Arts Series, there is no charge for this event. Reservations recommended. Please call 515-274-1534 or email fineartsseries@westpres.org. Childcare provided.
| Friday, May 29 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | | Saturday, May 30 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | | Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 - 5:00 PM | | Friday, June 5 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM
| | Saturday, June 6 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | | Sunday, June 7 | 3:00 - 5:00 PM |
All showings will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4114 Allison Avenue, Des Moines. |
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37th Annual Greek Food Fair
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The Greek Orthodox Church of St. George is once again hosting its annual Greek Food Fair! The fair lasts Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7. The event is held at the church, located at 1110 35th Street in Des Moines.
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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 nearly 40 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 member or partner 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 week unless requested to be included for a longer period of time.
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