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Some call it stories. Others call it a blog. But here you will find nuggets of goodness to use and -- you guessed it -- SHARE!

Register for SHARE Iowa's Giving Tuesday Webinar!

 

Zoom Webinar: Make the Most of Your Giving Tuesday with the Community Foundation for Western Iowa and SHARE Iowa!

Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time: Noon

Join Donna Dostal, President and CEO of the Community Foundation for Western Iowa along with Catrina Trabal, Community Partnerships Manager, as we discuss all things #GivingTuesday712!

Webinar Opportunity! October 9, 2024

 

Navigating the Future of Philanthropy: Trends in Giving and Volunteering
Wednesday, October 9 2024
Time: 1:00 PM CST

Join an insightful and dynamic webinar featuring leading experts in the fields of philanthropy, social impact, and volunteerism. This engaging session will explore the latest trends shaping the landscape of giving and volunteering, providing actionable strategies to navigate the future of philanthropy.

Long-term Community Needs Assessment

 

As disaster survivors navigate through their recovery, difficulties with insurance or accessing assistance programs can be challenging and difficult to manage.

All disaster survivors impacted by the 2024 severe weather events are asked to complete a short survey in order to identify and connect those impacted with programs currently available, identify gaps, and guide the development of additional assistance programs by identifying long-term needs.

Completion of this survey is crucial to accessing assistance that may be available.

Southwest Iowa Mental Health and Substance Abuse Fund Accepting Grant Applications!

The Mental Health and Substance Abuse Fund of Southwest Iowa Fund was created to enhance the reach and capacity of our nonprofit service providers around their ability to educate the public, provide preventative solutions, and internal training to increase the capacity and ability of the providers.

Women's Fund of Southwest Iowa Accepting Grant Applications Now!

 

The Community Foundation for Western Iowa is now accepting grant applications through June 15 for the Women's Fund of Southwest Iowa.  

Grants starting at $10,000 are available for projects in one (or more) of the following focus areas: Education Initiatives (STEM); Accessible and Affordable Childcare; Women's Health, Safety and Well-being; and Aging in Place.

Ruth Kreger is the Do-Gooder of the Year!

 

Falling on National Volunteer Week, a major focus for Do Good Days this year is volunteerism.  SHARE Iowa, an initiative of the Community Foundation for Western Iowa, provided online educational opportunities for nonprofits and presented the second annual “Do-Gooder of the Year” award.  All nonprofit organizations participating on the SHARE Iowa platform were encouraged to nominate their volunteers or “Do-Gooders” of the year.  Share My Smile nominated Ruth Kreger for the award.