3 results for month: 04/2013

DMARC Wins Award for Contributions to Public Health

Pictured at left is DMARC Board Member Caitlin Oponski as she accepts the 2013 Washington Freeman Peck Award from IMS Past President Robert Lee, MD, at the Iowa Medical Society's Annual Meeting in Iowa City on April 22, 2013. Reprinted from the April 22, 2013 news release from the Iowa Medical Society. The Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) is the recipient of the Iowa Medical Society's 2013 Washington Freeman Peck Award, which is given annually to an organization that makes significant contributions to public health. The Iowa Medical Society selected DMARC for their work to end hunger through their food pantry network in central ...

“Ordinary Man” Extends Local Challenge, Increases Matching Gift to Benefit DMARC Food Pantry Network

Through a local “Challenge Hunger” campaign, self-proclaimed “ordinary man” Douglas M. Woods will provide 50 cents for every dollar donated to the Des Moines Area Religious Council Food Pantry Network from now through May 31, up to the first $25,000 in donations. This challenge gift comes during a season when donations to the food pantry are historically low. Yet, the need for food assistance by families who struggle to make ends meet continues year-round. “We are so grateful for Doug’s generosity,” said DMARC development director, Kristine Frakes. “We are hopeful that the “Challenge Hunger” campaign will also boost awareness ...

Support DMARC through Birdies for Charity

Birdies for Charity is a fundraising program designed to give participants an opportunity to generate contributions based on the number of "birdies" made by Champions Tour players during The Principal Charity Classic®. With 790 birdies made in last year's tournament, Birdies for Charity raised nearly $296,000 for 92 local organizations serving youth populations. Central Iowans have a great opportunity to support the Des Moines Area Religious Council and other programs benefiting young people by raising and contributing additional funds through Birdies for Charity. DMARC will receive 100% of every donation collected on our behalf. When you ...