African Immigrants and Refugees Transition Services.

26/02/2026

Proud to stand with fellow advocates at the 2026 Iowa Refugee and Immigrant day on the hill!!

Advocacy matters. Representation matters. Our communities Matter.

20/02/2026

🎉✨ Hello AIRTS Friends! ✨🎉
Our Annual FUNdraising Gala is just around the corner and you don’t want to miss it!
🗓 Mark your calendars
📣 Spread the word
👯‍♀️ Bring a friend
Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with delicious African food, vibrant cultural dances, community connection, and powerful impact. It’s going to be FUN, meaningful, and full of celebration!
Let’s come together to support and uplift immigrant and refugee families in our community. 💛🌍
We can’t wait to see you there!










https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/airts-fundraising-annual-gala

21/10/2025

Our fundraising event has been postponed to spring! 💛
Refunds will be issued for all tickets — thank you for your understanding and continued support.
We can’t wait to celebrate together this spring! 🌿✨

30/08/2025

The second food pantry for the elders served by AIRTS was a great success. We were able to share about 50 lbs of fresh produce alo g with the regular staples like Casava flour, fufu flour ,palm oil and other necessities . There wasn’t a spec left! If you would like to donate go to Airits.org

22/08/2025

The elder grant assists elderly refugees and immigrants aged 65 and older by providing comprehensive resources to help them overcome isolation and integrate more fully into their communities.

This week they toured the State Capitol. They are anxious to go back when the legislature is in session!

22/08/2025

What are your pantry staples?

Our African clients need palm oil,Casava flour ,fufu and fresh produce among other things

You can’t get these at our regular food pantries . Many of the elderly that are part of our elder Grant at AIRTS don’t use any canned food. This really makes it difficult to find appropriate food.

We are pleased to announce our new pop up pantry stocked with needed items. It is held the last Friday of the month at our office.

If you would like to donate you can use PayPal and search African Immigrant Refugee Transition Services

07/08/2025

🎉Exciting News!🎉

On July 25,2025, AIRTS hosted our very first food pantry event for our elderly client and it was success🙌

We welcomed 25 clients and distributed over 300 pounds of culturally relevant food,including:
🍚120 Ibs of rice
🥣 140 Ibs of fufu
🫘 60 Ibs of beans
🧂 salts, palm oil and more

We're also grateful to have provided a First Aid Kit to ensure basic health and safety support for our clients.

We're proud to support our community with food that feels like home.🧡

A special thank you to everyone who helped make this happen!

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25/02/2025

Hello friends, join us in making a difference! Our Diaper Drive is collecting donations to help families in need. Drop off new, unopened diapers and be part of supporting those in our community.

17/02/2025

Enjoyed connecting with students, families and teachers at the resource fair at Meredith Middle School. We had a fun time sharing the resources and services that we offer at AIRTS!

17/02/2025

We are grateful to Pastor Ben and Karen from Gloria Dei Lutheran Church for their generous donation! Your kindness and support mean so much to us and to those we serve in such a time. Thank you for reminding us that we are not alone and making a difference in our community!

29/01/2025

The recent federal directive has halted essential services for refugees already resettled in our state. This abrupt decision has left many families in Des Moines without the necessary support to rebuild their lives. The impact is far-reaching, affecting all organizations working to provide critical services such as housing, employment, education, and healthcare. As we continue our efforts to support these families, we call on our community to lend their support through donations, volunteerism, and advocacy. Your support is vital in helping these organizations maintain these essential services and demonstrate that Iowa remains a place of refuge and opportunity for those seeking a better life.

As an ethnic community-based organization, AIRTS remains open and committed to welcoming these devastated families through our doors. We are here for you and continue to work tirelessly to assist in any way we can. Together, we can ensure that these families find the support they need to rebuild their lives and thrive in our community.

Two Des Moines resettlement agencies say they will serve the 309 new arrivals they already welcomed to Iowa, despite a federal stop work order.