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Falling on National Volunteer Week, a major focus for Do Good Days this year is volunteerism.  SHARE Iowa, an initiative of the Community Foundation for Western Iowa, provided online educational opportunities for nonprofits and presented the second annual “Do-Gooder of the Year” award.  All nonprofit organizations participating on the SHARE Iowa platform were encouraged to nominate their volunteers or “Do-Gooders” of the year.  Share My Smile nominated Ruth Kreger for the award. 

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Many volunteers look for opportunities to serve as a family. Kamryn Ryan from Volunteer Iowa is joining us to discuss how to engage youth and family volunteers as well as barries and solutions to youth volunteering.

Few words in our everyday lives strike more fear than "Artificial Intelligence" (or AI for short). For some, AI is a valuable tool that helps work be more efficient. For others, AI is feared as a replacement for positions in the workforce. In this session, we'll explore the myths, the truths, the benefits, and the challenges of working with AI in non-profit organizations. 

Join us for a lunch and learn Thursday, April 25 from 11:30 - 1:00 hosted by the Community Foundation for Western Iowa with speaker Dr. AnnMarie Marlier.

Nominate a Do-Gooder Today!

Do Good Days is April 24 - 27. In the spirit of National Volunteer Week, we will celebrate volunteers and nonprofits, encourage volunteering, and honor what doing good means to you.  Do Good Days is a great opportunity to show gratitude for current volunteers and the "Do-Gooder of the Year" award is an excellent opportunity to show thanks for all your volunteers do!

Community Grants are available to organizations whose innovative and meaningful work align with the Community Foundation for Western Iowa's mission to improve the lives of all Pottawattamie County residents.

Grant awards range from $500 to $5,000.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (Dec. 7, 2023) – Western Iowa came out in full force to support nonprofits and their important work throughout nine counties during Giving Tuesday 712 on November 28, 2023.

Western Iowa raised $1.5 million this year on the global day of giving, up from last year’s $1.3 million in donations. According to the Community Foundation for Western Iowa, donations jumped 24% on Giving Tuesday through the SHARE Iowa platform. SHARE Iowa is an initiative of the Community Foundation for Western Iowa.

🌟We are excited for our Community Connect series in Red Oak Monday, January 22nd! 🌟

📍 Location: Stadium 34, Red Oak

Celebrate the biggest day of giving and our area's efforts from 5:00 - 7:00 at the Community Foundation for Western Iowa!

Join GivingTuesday712 sponsors, community members, and other nonprofit organizations as we celebrate the impact of the day!

Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

Giving Tuesday is November 28!