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Douglas M. Woods Challenge Hunger Campaign Begins Today!
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The Douglas M. Woods Challenge Hunger Campaign will be held from March 1 to April 30, 2016. During that time, donations to DMARC that are noted as "Challenge Hunger" gifts will be matched 50 cents for every dollar, up to a total of $20,000 given.
This campaign comes at a time of the year when food pantry donations are historically down. During the Douglas M. Woods Challenge Hunger Campaign, a $10 gift will help DMARC provide 20 meals for those in need. You can make your contribution online at dmarcunited.org/donate/donate-online by selecting "Challenge Hunger Campaign" from the "Donation Allocation" drop-down menu. You may also mail your donation to the DMARC office. Simply note "Challenge Hunger" on your check or include a note for cash.
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Happy Peanut Butter Lover's Day!
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Today is National Peanut Butter Lover's Day, and to celebrate, Hy-Vee and Skippy are teaming up to support the DMARC Food Pantry Network.
From February 28 to March 5, for every three pounds of Skippy peanut butter sold at the Des Moines area Hy-Vee stores, the team will donate a pound of peanut butter to the Food Pantry Network. Thank you, Hy-Vee and Skippy, for your continued support through this promotion! |
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March Donation of the Month: Peanut Butter
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Peanut Butter
Today (March 1) is National Peanut Butter Lover's Day! We plan on celebrating Peanut Butter Lover's Day the entire month of March. It's true- we do love peanut butter. It is one of the most expensive items we purchase, and is a valuable source of protein for the families we serve.
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The Comparison Project: Jainism Lecture this Thursday
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The Comparison Project series on Death and Dying will continue this Thursday, March 3, at 7:00 p.m. at Drake University's Sussman Theater in the Olmsted Center.
The Jain tradition has observed a practice known as Sallekhana or Santhara, through which one willingly foregoes food and hydration toward the end of one's life in order to pass peacefully into a new life. Chapple will give details about the process and the history of Sallekhana. He will also explore the correlations of this fast unto death with the hospice and "right to die" movements in contemporary America.
Chapple is a specialist in the religions of India; he has published twenty books on aspects of Yoga, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, as well as religion and ecology. He serves on the advisory boards of the Ahimsa Center, the Forum on Religion and Ecology, and the International School for Jain Studies.
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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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February 28 - March 5
Peanut Butter Lover's Day Sale at Hy-Vee
March 3
March 5
March 12
March 19
March 20
April 10-17
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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 makes every effort to provide accurate and useful general information in its eVoice, but accepts no liability for the use of materials by individuals or organizations. We gladly promote events and programs from partners that are connected to our mission, and related to the topic of hunger, poverty, interfaith relations, religious education or the arts. 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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Events this Saturday, March 5
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Annual Pancake Breakfast, 8 AM - 12 PM
The Pancake Breakfast will be held on Saturday, March
5, from 8 am to noon. Grace United Methodist Church, which is located at 37th and Cottage Grove in Des Moines, continues to graciously host this event. Ticket prices this year will be: $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 4-12, and children under 4 are free.
As always, there will be great food (pancakes, sausage, eggs, and a drink). There will also be families and volunteers sharing their stories. Baked goods and quilts for sale. This year, the silent auction again features a wide variety of items from local dining, arts, and entertainment companies. ( More information)
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It's Almost Spring Meeting, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Join Eat Greater Des Moines and FoodCorps for a morning of networking, resource sharing, and garden planning for the 2016 growing season! (More information)
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Poverty Simulation, 9 AM - 12 PM
The Center for Social Ministry will be co-facilitating a Poverty Simulation on Saturday, March 5, at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in West Des Moines from 9am-Noon. ( More information)
Trivia Night, 6 AM - 9 PM
How Many People Does It Take To Have A Great Evening? EIGHT! That's how many friends or family members you'll need to form a team for the Center for Social Ministry's Trivia Night. The Trivia Night will take place on Saturday evening, March 5, beginning with dinner at 6:00 p.m. at the Catholic Pastoral Center. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the night. The winning team will receive bragging rights and a special gift. The cost is $200 for a team of eight. Only $25/person... less than dinner and a movie! Individual tickets can also be purchased for $25. All proceeds will support the work of the Center for Social Ministry. ( More information)
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St. Patrick's Gala, 5:30 PM
Join Honorary Chairs Gerry and Mary Lou Neugent, for a festive night of Irish food, music, and fun! The first annual gala will support Catholic Charities mission to help those in need in central and southwest Iowa. (More information)
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Part-Time Administrative Assistant
Tifereth Israel Synagogue is in need of an enthusiastic, hardworking, part-time administrative assistant. No knowledge of or background in Judaism required. For more information or to submit a resume, contact barb.berven@tifereth.org. |
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Payroll Specialist
Candeo Iowa has an opening for a full-time Payroll Specialist. Individuals should have a passion for helping others to achieve their personal goals. Learn more. |
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Candeo Open Interviews
On Wednesday, March 16, at 9550 White Oak Lane, Johnston, IA 50131, Candeo will be conducting open interviews for the following positions:
- Mental Health (MH) Instructors
- Employment Consultants
- Brain Injury (BI) Instructors
- Intellectual Disability (ID) Instructors
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Part-Time Interim General Presbyter
The Interim General Presbyter is called by the Presbytery of Des Moines, after consultation with the Synod of Lakes and Prairies, to serve the presbytery, its congregations and pastors and is accountable to the presbytery through its personnel committee. The Interim General Presbyter will not be eligible for the permanent position.
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Youth Nutrition and Engagement Associate Educator
Position engages elementary-age children in high-energy, hands-on nutrition, physical activity and cooking education. Educator also engages partner agencies to host education sessions as part of existing programming (before/after school, summer care, etc.). Qualifying agencies are those who service children from low-resource families.
Position interacts with individual or small-groups of K-12 youth in school and after school in multiple programs including opportunities to teach study skills, goal setting, college readiness, babysitting basics, and other youth development and healthy living activities.
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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 2014, the DMARC Food Pantry Network assisted more than 41,000 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 materials by individuals or organizations. We gladly promote events and programs from partners that are connected to our mission, and related to the topic of hunger, poverty, interfaith relations, religious education or the arts. 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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