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We Empower Families Thanksgiving

  • Mainframe Studios - The Big Room 900 Keo Way Des Moines, Iowa United States (map)

It's one of our favorite times of the year - the Anawim Housing We Empower Families ThanksGIVING event! We invite you to join us for an inspiring evening of community and giving, with stories of resiliency and empowerment. This event is proudly presented by: Claudette and P.J. McDonald, Patty and Jim Cownie Charitable Fund, and George and Deb Milligan. 

The WEF ThanksGIVING event directly supports the individuals and families who call Anawim Housing home and the life-changing programs and services we provide. Hors d-oeuvres, beer and wine will be provided. Event is free to attend and open to all. Registration is required - register at the link below. 

Click here for directions and parking information.


MAKE A GIFT TO SUPPORT WE EMPOWER FAMILIES: 

We invite you to consider a gift in support of We Empower Families. With your support, you can help us provide the gift of a warm, safe and permanent place for families and individuals to call home. We invite you to attend our ThanksGIVING event and learn more. 100% of your donation to We Empower Families goes to supporting the individuals and families moving into Anawim Housing from homelessness, in need of a permanent, supportive and safe place to call home. 

Become a Member of We Empower Families by giving at one of our select Giving Levels. Your membership ensures our continued efforts and long-term sustainability to provide wrap-around services, programs and resources for those coming to Anawim from homelessness. Giving Levels: Nurturer ($100 - $249), Advocate ($250 - $499), Founder ($500 - $999), Leader ($1000 - $2499), Patron ($2500+)

Give online to We Empower Families or become a member by clicking Donate. Please select 'We Empower Families' from the campaign drop-down menu to ensure your gift is designated to the We Empower Families initiative. If you have any questions on making a donation or becoming a member, please contact our Director of Advancement: 

Kourtney Kirkpatrick, Director of Advancement
Email:
kkirkpatrick@anawimhousing.org
Phone: 515-244-6459


THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR WONDERFUL 2023 THANKSGIVING EVENT SPONSORS! 

PRESENTING SPONSORS

George and Deb Milligan

Claudette and P.J. McDonald

Patty and Jim Connie Charitable Fund

SUPPORTING SPONSORS

G. David and Trudy Holman Hurd

Cultivating Compassion: The Dr. Richard Deming Foundation

Judy Porter and Gary Cromer Charitable Fund

GOOD NEIGHBOR SPONSORS

Marilyn and Frank Carroll

Funding Solutions, Inc.

MEDIA SPONSOR

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