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The first Endow Iowa Tax Credit tax report of the year has been released. Currently, there is about $1,600,000 (of a total $6 million) in Endow Iowa Tax Credits remaining for 2015.
Endow Iowa Tax Credits are available on a first-come, first-served basis until the remaining tax credits are claimed. At that time, qualified donors will be eligible and first in line for 2016 Endow Iowa Tax Credits.
If you are an Endow Iowa donor to DMARC, be sure to act soon to receive the 25% state tax credit for your 2015 gift(s).
To learn how to make a gift through the DMARC Endow Iowa fund, or to request an example of how the Endow Iowa Tax Credit works, contact me at 515-277-6969 or kfrakes@dmarcunited.org.
As always, thank you for your support of the Des Moines Area Religious Council! Your gifts make DMARC's work possible...
Kristine Frakes, CFRE
Director of Development, DMARC
kfrakes@dmarcunited.org
515-277-6969 x13 |
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Two Food Pantries Closed this Friday
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July Red Barrel News Now Available
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The July 2015 issue of Red Barrel News is now available!
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Volunteer to Deliver Baked Goods to DMARC
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The new Fareway store in West Des Moines (329 Grand Ave) has a full bakery, and will be donating baked goods to the DMARC Food Pantry Network!
We are currently looking for a dedicated volunteer, or group of volunteers, to regularly pick up bakery items every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Pickup and delivery times during these days are flexible. The volunteer(s) will be responsible for transporting the food from Fareway to the DMARC Food Pantry Network.
Interested? Contact Food Drive/Red Barrel Coordinator John Robinson, jrobinson@dmarcunited.org or 515-277-6969 x18.
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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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Beans
dried or canned in water
please no pork and beans
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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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Pizza and Pastors: Obesity in the Church
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Thursday, July 16, 11:00 AM
de Kelder, Relationship Enrichment Center
1111 Washington Street, Pella
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 July 16, 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: Obesity in the Church
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Save the Dates: Right Next Door Conference
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October 16-17, 2015
First United Methodist Church, Ankeny
Women at the Well, a United Methodist congregation inside the walls of the women's prison in Mitchellville, Iowa, is partnering with Prison Congregations of America and the Board of Church and Society of the United Methodist Church to host a weekend of presentations and workshops designed to inspire, equip, and empower churches to connect with folks we might have missed.
The Right Next Door conference will include presentations by noted speakers, including the keynote speaker, Sister Helen Prejean, author of Dead Man Walking. The conference will also include various workshops addressing prison ministry, advocacy, mental illness, domestic violence, addiction, how to reduce barriers in your home church, and more. For more information, a schedule of events, and to register, visit RightNextDoor2015.org. |
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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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