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Domestic Violence Awareness Event this Week

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 17:00:15 -0400

Join Children & Families of Iowa's Domestic Violence Services as we look to raise domestic violence awareness among the community. The event will feature a domestic violence simulation where participants learn about the options and challenges ...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:42:29 -0400

Children & Families of Iowa's (CFI) Domestic Violence Services program is looking to raise awareness on the severe impact of domestic violence on our society during Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October.

Children & Families of Iowa Opens Marshalltown Office

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 14:42:45 -0400

Children & Families of Iowa will be celebrating the grand opening of its newest location at 811 E. Main St., Thursday, September 30, 2010, from noon to 2 p.m.

Calls to Iowa Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline on the Rise

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 13:27:53 -0400

Calls to the Iowa Domestic Violence Hotline, operated by Children & Families of Iowa, are up 31 percent from last year at this same time, the 122-year old nonprofit organization reports. These statistics are based on the number of hotline call...

Panera Princess Party Benefitting Children & Families of Iowa this Weekend!

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:00:13 -0400

Panera is sponsoring the second Annual Princess Party with proceeds benefitting Children & Families of Iowa, whose mission is restoring hope, building futures and changing lives. The event is sold out for the second year in a row!

2010 AFP Philanthropy Day Award Winners

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:00:14 -0400

The Central Iowa Chapter of the Association of Fundraising (AFP) is preparing for their Annual Philanthropy Day. This year marks the 25th anniversary.

Save the Date! Princess Party Benefitting Children & Families of Iowa

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:59:45 -0400

Save the date! On Saturday, September 18, princesses from around the greater Des Moines area will gather at the Panera Princess Party, making dreams come true for hundreds of families in central Iowa.

Dancing the Night Away While Raising Money for Women and Children Affected by Domestic Violence

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:00:19 -0400

Children & Families of Iowa (CFI) is hosting its 8th Annual Tango event Friday, August 20 at the Scottish Rite Consistory to raise funds for victims of domestic violence.

Children & Families of Iowa's Elevate Program Celebrates Fifth Anniversary

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:05:47 -0400

Growing up is tough enough but for children in foster care it's even harder.

City Wide Donation Drive Fills Critical Needs

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:33:46 -0400

The Give Back Des Moines Project collected over 30,000 basic needs items over the course of several weeks and distributed these much needed donations to 37 local area charities, including Children & Families of Iowa (CFI).

Children & Families of Iowa Charity of Choice for Wing Ding 32

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:52:26 -0400

Children & Families of Iowa (CFI) has been chosen as the Charity of Choice for the Gold Wing Road Riders Association's National Convention, and will receive an estimated donation of $5,000-funds raised during the event.

Local Youth Leader Receives "Outstanding Individual" Award

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:23:41 -0400

Local youth leader Chantell Lamont, Davenport, received an award recently for making a difference in the Quad Cities. The QC (Quality and Commitment) Award, given by the Council on Community Services of the Quad Cities (CCSQC), recognized Lamont's...

Fill the Mayflower Event a Huge Success

Mon, 17 May 2010 14:53:42 -0400

Thank you to everyone who donated household items to help Fill the Mayflower last weekend. An estimated 50,000 pounds of household items were donated and include essentials such as microwaves, beds and bed linens, dressers and kitchen items. Donat...

Fill the Mayflower Event This Weekend

Tue, 11 May 2010 12:06:57 -0400

Des Moines area residents will be helping victims of domestic violence when they donate gently used household items to help Fill the Mayflower this weekend.

Donate Your Gently Used Household Items to Victims of Domestic Violence

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:30:37 -0400

Last year, seven Iowans were killed as a result of domestic violence. These deaths brought the 15 year total of domestic violence-related deaths to 200. Twenty-five of those victims were children. An additional 162 minor children who are survivors...

Community Elevates Youth to Adulthood

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:55:37 -0400

Nearly 500 foster youth will turn 18 and leave the foster care system this year in Iowa. Many of them will struggle to find a place to live, to pay the rent, to put food on the table, to find a job or even a bed in which to sleep. Children & F...

Clear the Clutter and Donate Your Gently Used Household Items

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:40:59 -0400

Each year, thousands of domestic violence victims across the state flee their homes and must start over. Often, these individuals have little more than the clothes on their back.

Million Dollar Round Table Foundation Awards Grant to Children & Families of Iowa

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:42:20 -0400

Paul Jennings, from West Des Moines, secured a $3,000 grant from Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) Foundation on behalf of Children & Families of Iowa.

Children & Families of Iowa's Kidsfest Raises Funds for Local Nonprofit and Attracts a Crowd of over 14,500

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:57:16 -0500

Last weekend, thousands of Iowa children got out of the house and attended Children & Families of Iowa's Kidsfest. With guest appearances made by Diego, Veggie Tales, Spiderman, Batgirl, Princesses and Star Wars characters, this was a weekend ...

Children & Families of Iowa's Kidsfest is This Weekend

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:56:00 -0500

Escape the cold this weekend and enjoy a fun-filled family weekend at Children & Families of Iowa's Kidsfest.

Break the Silence Event Raises Awareness for Domestic Violence

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:00:40 -0500

Grand View University's Criminal Justice Club is hosting an event to raise awareness for domestic violence. The event is Tuesday, February 23 at the Viking Theater. Attached is a flyer with more event details. The media is encouraged to attend.

Tough Times, Tough Weather Doesn't Hamper Giving Spirit

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:42:26 -0500

This holiday season proved more difficult than most for many Iowans. The continued economic downturn, severe winter weather conditions, and rising unemployment made it tough for families to make ends meet, let alone provide gifts for their children.

"Elevate" Program Gives Foster Youth a Hand

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:51:43 -0500

Growing up is a tough enough job for youth today, but it's even harder for youth in foster care. Children & Families of Iowa is providing youth who've been placed in state care with valuable experiences that they might not get otherwise throug...

Association of Fundraising Professionals Celebrate Local Philanthropic Leaders

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:47:16 -0500

Please join the Central Iowa Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) as we honor the people and companies who are committed to making a difference in central Iowa on Friday, November 20th, 2009 at the Des Moines Marriott Down...

Rogness Fills Counseling Position for CFI

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:43:57 -0500

Pat Rogness, therapy and counseling supervisor for Children & Families of Iowa, will be providing therapy and counseling services in Fort Dodge beginning November 11, 2009. Rogness will be in CFI's Fort Dodge office, located at 111 Avenue O We...