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"My electric is being shut off. I'm 56 years old and I've been sick. Savings went to pay medical bills and care for my grandnephew - he's 2 years old. I don't have custody, but I'm all he's got. It will be 3 months before I can go back to my CNA job. We've been making ends meet, but the cost of diapers - and the unexpected hospital bills ... I owe the utility company $237. There's just no money. I've always paid my way..." - Sandi.
Sandi's experience is not unlike hundreds of families that visit a DMARC food pantry for the first time.
Desperation. Guilt. Anxiety. Desolation. Hopelessness. These are the constant companions of our neighbors who face uncertainty about how they will provide for themselves or their loved ones.
The plea for help comes in many forms and from countless directions.
And, in an interfaith language of hope and help, DMARC answers.
In these times of extraordinary need, we are grateful for your commitment and generosity that help DMARC continue to make a difference in the lives of thousands of families like Sandi's each month.
Thank you!
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Iowa Juneteenth Celebration Food Drive
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The Iowa Juneteenth Celebration and students from Roosevelt High School have partnered up with DMARC to host a food drive during the event on Saturday, June 20, from 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the Evelyn K. Davis Park, located at 1400 Forest Avenue.
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Garden to Table Benefit for Johnston Food Pantry
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Saturday, June 20, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
St. Paul Presbyterian Church Garden, 6426 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA
Watch live food demonstrations by local chefs. Taste fresh seasonal offerings featuring local produce grown in Iowa. Tour St. Paul's community garden, which donates all produce to the Johnston Food Pantry. Go green - learn about local composting opportunities. Enjoy kids area with baby farm animals.
This is a free event with all donations benefiting the Johnston Food Pantry. |
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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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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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Des Moines Discussion on Pope Francis' Encyclical on Climate Change
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Pope Francis will release his encyclical, or teaching, on climate change on June 18th. Come learn more about this momentous statement and be part of the conversation.
On Tuesday, June 16th at 6:30 pm, the DM Interfaith Green Coalition is presenting a "Pre-Encyclical" discussion on climate action and the Catholic Church. The discussion will be about both the science of climate change and the faith based justification for action in the Catholic Church.
The event will be held at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3663 66th St, Urbandale, IA 50322.
The presenters: Bill Cox and Jim Obradovich
Bill Cox is a retired physics professor who taught at Dowling Catholic High School for 42 years. He has presented on climate change over 60 times since 2006. Many of these presentations have been for Iowa Interfaith Power & Light.
Jim Obradovich is a Deacon with Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverdale. Jim is also a government relations consultant in Des Moines, and has been for 22 years.
This event isn't just for Catholics, and this Encyclical will not just impact the 1.2 billion Catholics in the world. Rather, it provides the inspiration and momentum for all of us to speak out.
If you are interested in other events by the DM Interfaith Green Coalition, join their email list. Send a request to John Boorman at jhn4619@gmail.com or Lois Schultz at lms444@earthlink.net.
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A Taste of Jewish Cooking
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Tuesday, June 16, 5:00 p.m.
Join the Iowa Jewish Historical Society for A Taste of Jewish Cooking, sponsored by Bravo Greater Des Moines and the music of Des Moines' own Java Jews at the Windsor Heights Community Center in Colby Park.
The buffet will feature recipes from the Historical Society's new cookbook, Beyond Matzo Balls: Celebrating 100 Years of Jewish Cooking, and will be served from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. The concert by the Java Jews starts at 7:00 p.m. Plan to join us for an entertaining summer evening! |
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Pizza and Pastors: Youth Pastors, Oh My
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All pastors and church leaders are invited to come for food, fellowship and discussion on the issues that, often times, consume too much of the Church's resources and the Pastor's time.
Join Us June 18, 2015! The door opens at 11:00 a.m. with pizza at 11:30 a.m. and followed by a brief presentation by Dr. Mark Majors on a current, relevant pastoral care issue. His Biblically based psychological approach to issues has proven to be a help to pastors and church leaders for over 22 years.
This Month's Topic: Youth Pastors, Oh My
Pizza and Pastors is held in de Kelder at the Relationship Enrichment Center (formerly the Strawtown Inn) at 1111 Washington Street, Pella.
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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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