DNA gives back

These are some of the examples of how the DNA has given back to our community. If you would like to contribute to some monies to our annual donation campaign fund, you can visit our donation page.

DNA Raises Over $1,000 for BackPack Buddies

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At our December 17, 2012 social at Splash Seafood Restaurant and Bar, DNA Members contributed $1,030 for BackPack Buddies Program which feeds over 7 children for a year. If you didn’t get to make it and still want to donate, please make your check out to Backpack Buddies and mail to Barbara Kirk at 300 Walnut, #153, Des Moines, IA 50309. Continue reading

Donations Needed

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DNA Gives Back will be sponsoring a sock & underwear (unused) drive at the May Iowa Cubs Social. Please bring either of these items to the game and we will donate them to Central Iowa Shelter & Services as these items are currently in need. Monetary donations will also be accepted. Here is a link to their website.
http://centraliowashelter.org/donate/ Continue reading

DNA Gives Back 2011

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This year we are doing something a little different than our traditional food drive boxes in your buildings. Continue reading

DNA Promotes the Arts 2011

StageWest Theatre Company

The DNA donated $825 to StageWest Theatre Company, a current non-for-profit business member, who’s mission is to cultivate new opportunities for theatre artists and audiences, seeks to increase the understanding and enjoyment of life, society and the world through the presentation of progressive, contemporary theatre. Continue reading

DNA Promotes the Arts 2010

StageWest Theatre Company

The DNA donated $600 to StageWest Theatre Company, a current non-for-profit business member, who’s mission is to cultivate new opportunities for theatre artists and audiences, seeks to increase the understanding and enjoyment of life, society and the world through the presentation of progressive, contemporary theatre. Continue reading

DNA Gives Back 2009

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Downtown Neighborhood Association awards “Friends of Des Moines Parks” $1,500 at Annual meeting in January 2009. Continue reading

DNA Promotes the Arts 2008

StageWest Theatre Company

The DNA donated $1,000 to StageWest Theatre Company, a current non-for-profit business member, who’s mission is to cultivate new opportunities for theatre artists and audiences, seeks to increase the understanding and enjoyment of life, society and the world through the presentation of progressive, contemporary theatre. Continue reading

DNA Gives Back 2008

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The DNA donated $3,000 to the Downtown Community Alliance for beautification projects (up from $2,000 in 2007). Continue reading