TKE Smashes Pumpkins for St. Jude Fundraiser
Drake University's Tau Kappa Epsilon chapter raised $870 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through its third annual pumpkin smash event.
Des Moines Business Philanthropy News
Across Des Moines, coverage here takes in charitable giving, fundraising campaigns, nonprofit support and corporate donations. Reporting follows the ways organizations and residents contribute to initiatives across the city.
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October 29, 2026
Danish American Club Donates $200,000 to Grand ViewThe Connecticut-based organization supports the Des Moines institution during its 130th anniversary year.
October 26, 2026
Des Moines Car Show Raises Funds for StudentA community event successfully raised nearly $6,500 to help cover funeral expenses for local student Trenton Snodgrass.
October 26, 2026
Variety Charity Donates Stroller in Des MoinesA seven-year-old child received a custom adaptive stroller during a local fundraising chili cookoff.
October 24, 2026
Rose Parade to Feature Iowa Organ Donor FloragraphThe 2027 parade will honor Amyrra Lumsden with a handcrafted floral portrait on the Donate Life float.
October 22, 2026
Des Moines Council to Distribute 1,400 Thanksgiving BoxesThe program scheduled for November 21 will provide holiday meals to residents via a drive-thru model.
October 21, 2026
Selby Family Announces Final Hogwarts Halloween DisplayThe popular Des Moines Harry Potter-themed exhibit at 3720 Brook Ridge Court will host its final season in 2026.
October 14, 2026
Satanic Temple of Iowa Launched Product DriveThe organization is collecting menstrual and sanitary items for young women at local drop-off sites and via Amazon.
October 12, 2026
Woodside Middle School Students Donated SuppliesStudents from the Saydel School District supported the local shelter through a community service initiative.
September 30, 2026
St. Theresa Catholic School Dedicated Library to Ava VaskeThe expanded school library was recently named in honor of the late former student.
September 24, 2026
Hy-Vee Employees Delivered Balloons to ChildrenWorkers brightened the day for young patients at Blank Children's Hospital in Des Moines.
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Des Moines reporting spans corporate gifts, fundraising events, record-setting donation drives and the support nonprofits receive from local entities. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it, tracking the flow of resources to various causes. Seasonal campaigns and annual benefit galas represent a consistent pattern in the way philanthropy is executed locally. The shift toward direct grant-making and long-term partnerships is the primary change affecting how support is structured today.