2025 Shared Stories Fundraiser

We are thrilled to host our second annual fundraising event on Thursday, May 8th, at the beautiful World Food Prize Hall of Laureates in downtown Des Moines.

The evening will consist of a cocktail reception, followed by a seated dinner, short program and live auction.

Emcee, Scott Reister, Sports Director
Keynote Speaker, Monica Akuien, DMPS Bilingual Liaison
Live Auction, Matt Willis

To purchase tickets, click here
To become an event sponsor, email Lindsey Christianson
For questions/concerns, email Kendra Schaff

Our mission is to identify and bridge gaps for refugee families, in particular refugee children, as they establish their new lives in America.

With only one full-time employee, part-time drivers and an extensive volunteer base, we are able to give hundreds of children and families access to unique programming and enrichment opportunities.

Everything we do is funded by the generosity of private donors, organizations and local government.