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African American Leadership Forum of Des Moines
A dedicated group of individuals advocating for change in the African American Community of Greater Des Moines and facilitating long-range planning processes to create a more thriving and positive community for all of us.

African American Historical Museum and Cultural Center of Iowa
Preserves, promotes, publicizes and educates the public on the heritage of African Americans in Iowa.

Bor Women Association
The Bor Women Association hopes to illuminate and draw world's attention to the problems and hardships facing the masses of southern Sudan and in particular women and children.

Creative Visions
To develop economically vulnerable individuals families, and communities into becoming self-empowered, self-responsible, and self-sufficient through education and economic empowerment.

Iowa Commission on the Status of African Americans
The commission reports on the status of Iowans of African-American descent to consider, review, and recommend programs, services, policies, legislation and administrative rules that will improve the quality of life for Iowa's African-American population.

Isiserettes
Vision: Tradition, Pride, Dedication, and promoting self-expression and creativity through music & dance.

Lou Nuer Community
Lou Nuer Community promotes the social life, peace, unity, education, and cultural development to Lou people both Diaspora and in Southern Sudan. The Community provides support to Lou Nuer and various Sudanese people worldwide.

NAACP
The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination.

National Black Child Development Institute
For more than 40 years, the National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) has been at the forefront of engaging leaders, policymakers, professionals, and parents around critical and timely issues that directly impact Black children and their families.

Urban Dreams
To improve the quality of life for all non-traditional client groups through a comprehensive information and referral component; to administer high-risk youth/adult projects utilizing a holistic approach; to consult in the areas of urban development and minority sensitivity; and to bridge the gap between the traditional and non-traditional communities.

Bhutanese Community in Iowa
The mission of the organization is to establish BCI as a common forum for enhancing the quality of life of all the Bhutanese people living in Iowa through empowerment, collaboration and cooperation; and to promote, protect, and preserve our distinctly rich cultural heritage in order to maintain our identity as Bhutanese Americans.

Chinese Association of Iowa
CAI represents the business, economic and community development of Iowa's young, strong and influential Chinese American community. CAI has made great strides in representing Chinese American. It aims to promote cultural diversity and enrichment in the local community.

Chinese Cultural Center of America
Our mission is to provide diverse cultural offerings and vibrant quality of life; cultivate understanding, mutual respect and friendship among people of diverse cultural origins; serve as liaison for partnership dedicated to peace and prosperity.

Ethnic Minorities of Burma Advocacy and Research Center (EMBARC)
Helping refugees expand their world of possibilities through advocacy, education and community development.

Filipino-American Association of Iowa 
Promote and enhance cultural and heritage awareness of the Philippines among Iowans; to promote closer fellowship between Filipinos and Americans; to welcome Filipinos and Filipino-Americans to the community; to aid members in time of need; and to extend charitable and humanitarian assistance to the community and to the Philippines.

India Cultural Association of Central Iowa (ICA)
ICA aims to assist and promote educational, youth, literary, charitable, and cultural activities with the intent to maintain, preserve, and foster the cultural and secular heritage of India and also to enhance friendship and understanding with people from various cultural backgrounds. 

Indo-American Association of Iowa
Our mission is to unite all Iowans of Indian origin under one umbrella banner and promote India and our rich heritage.

Iowa Asian Alliance
Iowa Asian Alliance (IAA) is a nonprofit organization of Asian American business, community, and civic leaders to forge cultural and economic growth.

Iowa Chinese language school
Our Mission is to promote Chinese Culture, create richer multicultural environments in our community, teach the Chinese Language, create Multicultural Community, and build friendships between American & Chinese People.

Iowa Nepalese Association
Iowa Nepalese Association's motto is to build, preserve, promote and foster the rich Nepalese cultural, traditional and historical heritage among the Nepalese and friends of Nepal in the State of Iowa thus strengthening the bond of friendship and cooperation.

Korean Cultural Center of Iowa
To bring together Korean and American families and individuals from across Iowa for cultural exhange, education, and friendship.

Maharastra Mandal of Iowa
We are a small community of people of Maharashtrian origin in India, currently living in Iowa and have formed this group to come together and be involved in our traditions and cultures.

Monsoon United Asian Women of Iowa
Our mission is to end all forms of gender-based violence and build healthy communities through transformative justice and social change.

Commission on the Status of Iowans of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage
The commission advises the governor and the general assembly in order to empower Asians and Pacific Islanders, improve their well being, and celebrate a diverse Iowa.

St. Peters Vietnamese Community in Des Moines
We try to reduce the difference between the customs and culture work together through prayer, worship, worship God; and help people living witness to the Gospel values ​​of love of God by forgiving life, justice, compassion through service to others.

Tai Studies Center

Tai Village
Maintain the Tai Village property as a natural park, featuring indigenous history and educating the public about refugees.

The Thai Association of Iowa
Our goals are to promote Thai tourism, promote Thailand's cultures/traditions and assist and support issues of vital interest to the Thais or Thai Americans in the state of Iowa.

Vietnamese American Community in Iowa
The mission of IAA is to unite Iowa's diverse Asian and Asian-American communities for the purpose of fostering economic growth and community development within the state of Iowa.

Watlao Buddhavas of Des Moines
The mission of the Wat Lao of Des Moines, IA is to contribute and support the Buddhist religion, to teach sermons by Buddha, and to maintain the rites of the Lao-Buddhist religion for many generations to come.

American Association of Retired Persons – AARP Iowa Chapter
AARP enhances the quality of life for all as we age, leading positive social change and delivering value to members through information, advocacy and service.

CarpeDM | Seize Des Moines
CarpeDM is your place to share and discover the Greater Des Moines area. Use it to find new activities, general living information, professional growth, and so much more.

Catch Des Moines Culture
Catch the true arts and culture of Greater Des Moines.

CultureAll
CultureALL™ is a Des Moines based-non-profit organization that involves Iowans in learning about other world cultures. 

Culture Inc.
Culture develops Des Moines-area youth into balanced, productive leaders, exposing participants to cultural diversity and building confidence through accomplishments.

Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families
At the Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families, we're helping families and individuals improve their financial position and connecting them with their work and career goals.

Iowa Civil Right Commission
The goal of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission is to ensure that people involved in civil rights complaints receive timely, quality resolutions.

Iowa Commission on the Status of Women
The Commission is a state agency that seeks to assure equality for Iowa women, working to equalize women's opportunities and to promote full participation by women in the economic, political, and social life of the state.

Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs/Iowa Arts Council
The Iowa Arts Council enriches the quality of life for Iowans through support of the arts.

IowaWorks
Iowa Workforce Development contributes to the economic security of Iowa's workers, businesses and communities through a comprehensive statewide system of employment services, education and regulation of health, safety and employment laws.

Safe Schools Certification Program
The Safe School Certification Program (SSCP) provides an innovative framework to help schools realize the necessary steps needed to make their school a safer place. It builds upon safe school laws, helps schools implement them with fidelity and adopt best practices for sustaining safe and supportive learning environments. 

State Data Center of Iowa
State Data Center of Iowa is a complete source for population, housing, business and government statistics about Iowa, including data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Iowa state agencies, and other state and federal sources.

Young Professionals Connection
YPC's mission is to promote an environment that attracts and retains young professionals in Greater Des Moines. Our efforts focus on connecting YP's to each other and to the community through social, civic, charitable, & professional development endeavors.

Hispanic Educational Resources, Inc.
HER is a Latino learning academy specializing in bilingual, culturally affirming educational programming and experiences for children and their families.

Division of Latino Affairs
Originally established as the governor's Spanish-speaking task force through legislative action in April 1974, the division now oversees the state's Translator and Interpreter Program.

Latina Leadership Initiative of Greater Des Moines
Empowers young Latina women to become our next generation of leaders.

Latinas/Latinos al Éxito
¡AL ÉXITO! is an Iowa-based organization which provides programming and mentoring relationships for middle-school Latino students, family programming and events, and interaction with Latino students on college campuses to motivate students to stay in school and plan for education beyond high school.

League of United Latin American Citizens of Iowa
The mission of the League of United Latin American Citizens is to advance the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, housing, health and civil rights of the Hispanic population of the United States. In addition to fulfilling the mission of the national office, LULAC Iowa and Council 307 was formed in 2011 in order to provide a unified voice in addressing issues that affect Latinos in central Iowa.

Los Oradores Toastmasters Club
Los Oradores is a bilingual Spanish/English Toastmasters club dedicated to enhancing the knowledge of both languages in a friendly environment.

American Friends Service Committee (AFSC)
The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is a Quaker organization that promotes lasting peace with justice, as a practical expression of faith in action. 

Catholic Charities – Refugee Resettlement
The Refugee Resettlement Program works to resettle individuals who have been forced to flee their home country because of war and persecution. 

Cottage Grove Presbyterian Church
We at Cottage Grove recognize our responsibility to share in the work of ministry as God has enabled us

Ethnic Minorities of Burma Advocacy and Research Center (EMBARC)
Helping refugees expand their world of possibilities through advocacy, education and community development.

Iowa Bureau of Refugee Services
Bureau of Refugess Services has been working with the U.S. Department of State to assist refugees from other countries escape persecution and resettle in the United States. Through a wide array of services, we are able to help refugees and communities adapt to the challenges they are facing.

Iowa International Center
The focus of the Iowa International Center is to provide access to international resources to Iowans, new Iowans, and international visitors to Iowa.  The overarching impact provides economic and leadership development resulting in Iowa being a more inclusive and welcoming place to live, work and raise a family.

Justice for our Neighbors (JFON)
Iowa Justice for Our Neighbors (JFON) is a faith-driven ministry, welcoming immigrants into our churches and communities by providing free, high-quality immigration legal services, education, and advocacy. 

Lutheran Services in Iowa – Refugee Resettlement
Refugee Cooperative Services (RCS) provides initial resettlement services for refugees who have fled their country for fear of persecution due to race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, political opinion or social group.

Oakridge Neighborhood
We provide affordable housing and support services to move families to sustainedself-sufficiency and self-reliance.

Office of Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs
The commission advises the governor and the general assembly in order to empower Asians and Pacific Islanders, improve their well being, and celebrate a diverse Iowa.

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
We provide tools and opportunities for self-sufficiency to refugees and immigrants nationwide, fight refugee warehousing around the world, serve victims of human trafficking, and protect the rights of unaccompanied immigrant children.  

Welcome to Iowa – Multilingual Resource Center

Zion Lutheran Church
To show the world what the kingdom of God looks like by being a people and place of compassion, generosity, grace, hospitality, and love.

Italian-American Culture Center
The mission of the Italian American Cultural Center of Iowa is to promote, preserve and provide education about all aspects of the rich Italian-American culture to the Des Moines metropolitan area and the State of Iowa.

Societa Vittoria Italiana
A club of Italian-Americans based in Ankeny Iowa.

Society of Italian Americans
The Society of Italian-Americans Band together in a social atmosphere to support each other, improve their community, and preserve their precious Italian heritage.

First Friday Breakfast Club
FFBC is an educational group for gay, bisexual and transgender men.

Human Rights Campaign
The Human Rights Campaign is America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.

Iowa Pride Network
IPN works directly with LGBTA youth to cultivate advocates and leaders who fight homophobia and transphobia and strive for social justice.

Iowa Safe Schools
Iowa Safe Schools works to create safe and supportive learning environments and communities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth through outreach, education, and advocacy. 

Lambda Legal
Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work.

One Iowa
One Iowa works for GLBT equality in Iowa through voter identification, grassroots organizing and educational events.

Out Networking
Out Networking is a social, business, and philanthropic networking organization for anyone who is lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, questioning or supportive.

The Project
Primary Health Care, Inc. is a team of caring professionals providing healthcare and supportive services for people in Central Iowa to improve their quality of life.

The American Legion of Iowa
Together, members of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of The American Legion make up what is known as The Legion Family. All three organizations place high importance on preserving our American traditions and values, improving the quality of life for our nation's children, caring for veterans and their families, and perhaps most importantly, teaching the fundamentals of good citizenship.

Department of Labor VETS
VETS serves America's veterans and separating service members by preparing them for meaningful careers, providing employment resources and expertise, and protecting their employment rights.

Federally Employeed Women
Federally Employed Women works to end sex and gender discrimination, to encourage diversity for inclusion and equity in the workplace, and for the advancement and professional growth of women in federal service.

Hero 2 Hired
We are a ESGR & Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program project with a special mission: To thank you for your service by helping you find your perfect career.

Home Base Iowa
Home Base Iowa helps veterans find jobs, explore career paths, and make a smooth transition to civilian life in Iowa.

Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs – Benefits, Resources
Our mission is to stand as a voice and an advocate for veterans and their families. We are dedicated to ensuring Iowa veterans, their dependents, and their survivors receive the full measure of county, state, and federal benefits to which they are entitled.

Iowa Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
This agency gains and maintains employer support for Guard and Reserve service members by recognizing outstanding support, increasing awareness of the law, and resolving conflicts.

Iowa VFW
The Department of Iowa VFW is an organization that supports Veterans and their families with providing a voice to the National VFW to make sure that the Veterans that fought in Wars in the past and the Veterans that will fight in Wars in the future have the benefits and support of a grateful nation.

Mesothelioma Prognosis Network
Mesothelioma Prognosis Network is dedicated to providing free information and resources to those affected by mesothelioma cancer. Countless veterans are currently suffering from life-threatening illnesses that are a result of exposure to asbestos, a material that was commonly used in hundreds of military applications, products, and ships because of its resistance to fire.

US Department of Veterans Affairs
This site is a storehouse of facility and key staff information within 1869 VA facilities, maintained on a regular basis by editors and administrators nationwide throughout the VA network. 

VA Central Iowa Health Care
Honoring America's Veterans with quality health care services, part of the largest integrated health care system in the U.S.

Veteran Employment Services
Veteran Representatives provide services to eligible veterans within the Iowa Workforce system who have significant barriers to employment.  They assist them in overcoming those barriers and help them conduct a productive job search and access job listings through our electronic data base. 

Veterans Center – Counceling Services

White Eagle Multicultural Pow-Wow
The Pow Wow is a Native American event bringing all races and nations together, to share heritages, and the history of the Native American nations through music, dance, song, and stories.

ASK Family Resource Center
Empowering individuals with disabilities and their family members by providing innovative and collaborative advocacy, training, resources and supports

Autism Society of Iowa
The mission of the Autism Society of Iowa is to provide advocacy, support and information to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, their families, professionals, and communities throughout the state of Iowa.

Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa
The mission of the Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa is to create a better future through brain injury prevention, advocacy, education, research, and support.

Candeo
Candeo supports people with disabilities in the Polk County area to live and work independently in their community. Candeo provides clients the opportunity to shine and live brilliantly. Candeo's mission is to inspire clients to acheive their personal goals.

Central Iowa Center for Independent Living
The Central Iowa Center for Independent Living is a community based, non-profit, non-residential program serving persons with disabilities.

ChildServe
ChildServe is a not-for-profit organization that partners with families to help children with special health care needs live a great life.

Community Support Advocates (CSA)
CSA was formed to assist persons with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, or other developmental disabilities in gaining access to appropriate housing, needed medical services, and interrelated social, vocational, and educational services.

Courage League Sports
Courage League Sports is a recreational adaptive sports facility specifically designed for children not able to go "full speed" due to disability, illness, or emotional challenges. 

Crest Services
We are a nonprofit provider of in-home care and independent living programs for children and adults with mental or developmental disabilities, and brain injuries.

Deaf Services Commission of Iowa
The commission serves, represents, and encourages a greater understanding of deaf and hard of gearing individuals across the state. Services include advocacy and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, community development and serving as an information clearinghouse and referral source.

Disability Rights Iowa
Disability Rights IOWA aims to defend and promote the human and legal rights of Iowans who have disabilities and mental illness.

Easter Seals of Iowa
Provides services and support for people with disabilities or special needs and their families throughout their lifespan.

Eyerly Ball
The primary goal of Eyerly Ball is to help each individual live life to the fullest. We offer a variety of services designed to meet the unique mental health needs for individuals of all ages, including outpatient therapy, medication management, residential facilities, and individualized community outreach services.

Goodwill Industries of Central Iowa
Our mission is to empower individuals and families with barriers to independence through training, education and employment. We believe by improving lives, we improve our communities.

H.O.P.E. (Honoring Opportunities for Personal Empowerment)
H.O.P.E. is a premier, non-profit organization serving children and adults with special needs and their families, incorporating ideas and concepts that powerfully increase their quality of life.

Iowa Association of the Deaf
Concerned with the General Welfare of the Deaf of Iowa

Iowa Compass
Iowa COMPASS offers information and referral, a used equipment listing service (Used Equipment Referral Service) and legal advocacy and representation (Assistive Technology Legal Project) for Iowans with disabilities and their families, friends and service providers.

Iowa DD Council
The DD Council is a federally funded state agency that advocates for the development of services and supports so that Iowans with developmental disabilities can make choices and take control of their lives. 

Iowa Department of the Blind
The Department offers specialized, integrated services that blind and severely visually impaired Iowans need to live independently and work competitively.

Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS)
The Mission of the Iowa Department of Human Services is to help individuals and families achieve safe, stable, self-sufficient, and healthy lives, thereby contributing to the economic growth of the state. 

Iowa Disability Resources

Iowa Division of Persons with Disabilities
Equalize opportunities for full participation in employment and other areas of the state's economic, educational, social and political life for Iowans with disabilities. 

Iowa Federation for Children's Mental Health
To link families to community, county and state partners for needed supports and services; and to promote systems change that will enable families to live in a safe, stable and respectful environment.

Iowa Home Care
Our primary goal is to provide quality and cost effective home health care to our community while keeping our clients out of hospitals and institutions. 

Iowa Program for Assistive Technology
The Iowa Program for Assistive Technology (IPAT) helps Iowans find out about and get the assistive technology (AT) they need as part of their daily lives to learn, work, play, and participate in community life safely and independently. 

Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services works for and with individuals who have disabilities to achieve their employment, independence and economic goals.

Iowa's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
We partner with Iowans with disabilities, their family members, providers, state and local agencies, and many others to improve the health and full community participation of persons with disabilities and to advance the community supports and services on which they rely.

Link Associates
Providing people with intellectual disabilities opportunities to achieve their personal goals

Lutheran Services of Iowa
Lutheran Services in Iowa responds to the love of Jesus Christ through compassionate service.

Mainstream Living
To provide services to persons with disabilities which are designed to enhance opportunities, create success, and fulfill dreams. 

Mosaic
Mosaic provides a life of possibilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We help people define their own happiness. We support them and empower the pursuit of their goals.

NAMI of Central Iowa
NAMI CI supports people affected by mental illnesses, educates the public about mental health issues, and advocates for people affected by mental illnesses.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
NAMI offers the understanding that only those with the lived experience of mental illness can provide. Together with our grassroots volunteers, we work every day to provide help and hope to millions of Americans.

On With Life
We will passionately serve and relentlessly advocate to create life-enriching opportunities for persons impacted by brain injury.

Optimae Life Services
Optimae offers comprehensive customer driven services which encourage choice, empowerment and community integration.

Progress Industries
We provide services and support for people with physical and intellectual disabilities in central Iowa to realize dreams and exercise real choices about where they live, work and socialize. 

REM Iowa
The mission of REM Iowa is to offer adults, children, young people and their families innovative, quality services and supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual or behavioral challenges they face.

The Homestead
We provide personalized services that benefit people with autism, their families and allied professionals. 

The Respite Connection
Listen to families,Understand their needs, and Connect them with the people and resources needed to follow their dreams!

Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC)
DMARC provides a common means of responding to basic human needs and a context for interfaith dialogue.

Diocese of Des Moines
Diocese of Des Moines welcomes refugees and newcomers to Central Iowa.

Hindu Temple & Cultural Center
To establish a Hindu Temple and a Cultural Center for religious, social, and cultural activities for use of the members of the community.

Islamic Center of Des Moines
IFNA is a group of concerned Muslims whose aims and goals are to systematize and organize the teaching of Original Islam, as understood by the traditional majority of Muslim scholars through the ages.

Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines
To enrich Jewish living through connection, education and compassion.

Muslim Community Organization Masjid An-Noor 
The Muslim Community Organization (MCO) of Des Moines has been registered by the State of Iowa, and has provided a place of worship since 1983.

Sikh Co-ordination Committee, USA
We do not claim to have it all together as a Gurudwara, but we do endeavor to be honest about our love for WaheGuru (one God) and our desire for people to connect with God.