4 results for month: 01/2014

The Path to 1435 Mulberry Street

By Kristine Frakes, Development Director Beginning in late 2010, and over the course of the next thirty (30) months, a site search committee of the Des Moines Area Religious Council visited dozens of commercial warehouses, office buildings, and other facilities. The goal was to relocate to an affordable space that would be suitable for existing programs and allow DMARC to grow in service to the community. It soon became apparent that the committee was tasked with a daunting challenge. The spaces available for lease generally were unsuited to DMARC’s needs. And, in addition to ongoing lease costs, virtually all would require substantial ...

Governor Declares Religious Freedom Day at January 16th Ceremony

Religious Freedom Day was declared by Iowa Governor Terry Branstad for the state of Iowa on January 16th. DMARC's Executive Director Rev. Sarai Rice (center right) participated in the ceremony at the capitol building on January 16th. An article by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints contains details: Iowa Governor Declares 16 January Religious Freedom Day in His State.

Kiwanis say “Goodbye” to old and “Hello” to DMARC’s new Food Pantry Warehouse

Local Kiwanis clubs were invited to a special ceremony on Saturday, January 11, 2014, honoring their commitment and support to DMARC’s Food Pantry Network. In 1986, Des Moines area Kiwanis (approximately 12 clubs) built a warehouse at 36th Street to house the food pantry warehouse. Today's Des Moines area Kiwanis groups include: West Des Moines Kiwanis Kiwanis Club of Johnston Kiwanis Miracle League Kiwanis Club of Des Moines (downtown) Ankeny Kiwanis Northwest Kiwanis Club Golden K Kiwanis Urbandale Kiwanis After a brief celebration and goodbye at the old location on 36th Street, they traveled by bus to the new warehouse ...

Watch Our Renovation Progress at 1435 Mulberry Street!

On Monday, January 20, 2014, the DMARC Food Pantry Network warehouse officially opened for business at 1435 Mulberry Street in Des Moines. The DMARC offices opened January 21st at the new location. The 36th Street property was purchased by the Revival Center Church of God in Christ. They will be re-purposing the old warehouse for their congregation's programing as well as making the upper floor of the offices into a sanctuary again. Thank you for your continued support during our relocation! January 8, 2014 New 'gently used' furniture was donated to the offices and steel fencing is going up around the building. Check out our January 8th ...