Refugee Alliance of Central Iowa

03/17/2026

⭐ Save the date! ⭐
We are happy to announce the Summit to Fair Housing on Wednesday, April 29 from 9 a.m.-2 pm. at Polk County River Place! This event is designed to provide education in understanding the world of fair housing laws and address the current state of affairs under the new guidance of federal protections.

This event will also bring together the voices of civil rights enforcers, housing providers, and residents of Iowa to hear from subject matter experts in the enforcement of fair housing law at the municipal, state, and federal level. Residents are encouraged to attend and equip themselves with knowledge of their tenant rights in Iowa.

Registration will be announced soon. Interested in being a sponsor? Contact us at [email protected] or call (515) 283-4284 for more information.

03/12/2026

This Saturday! Free admission for all!

!!! Invitation to Celebrate Tai Dam New Year !!!

Dear Family and Friends,

You are warmly invited to join us in celebrating Tai Dam New Year — a special time to honor our heritage, reconnect with our community, and pass our beautiful traditions on to the next generation.

Let us come together to celebrate our culture with traditional dance, food, music, laughter, and fellowship. By gathering as one community, we keep our history alive and ensure our children and grandchildren carry our customs forward with pride.

Bring your family, invite your friends,
And join us as we celebrate our roots and our future.

With warm wishes,
Huck paeng,

! Tai Village !

03/10/2026

Looking for a way to give back? Stop by any weekday before March 11, 9 AM - 4 PM, with your new or gently used donations for our Spring Giveaway for residents and others in the community! It's easy, it's fast, and you'll make an impact!

03/04/2026

03/02/2026

Oak Academy, our nationally accredited early learning center, is looking for teachers and teachers assistants! Are you the perfect fit? Apply now at OakridgeNeighborhood.org/Careers.

02/27/2026

02/27/2026

My most vivid memory of the former first lady was her uplifting response to the horrors of Cambodia's genocide, writes Kenneth Quinn.

02/26/2026

⭐ Save the date! ⭐
We are happy to announce the Summit to Fair Housing on Wednesday, April 29 from 9 a.m.-4 pm. at Polk County River Place! This event is designed to provide education in understanding the world of fair housing laws and address the current state of affairs under the new guidance of federal protections.

This event will also bring together the voices of civil rights enforcers, housing providers, and residents of Iowa to hear from subject matter experts in the enforcement of fair housing law at the municipal, state, and federal level. Residents are encouraged to attend and equip themselves with knowledge of their tenant rights in Iowa.

Registration will be announced soon. Interested in being a sponsor? Contact us at [email protected] or call (515) 283-4284 for more information.

02/26/2026

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for this year’s Iowa Refugee and Immigrant Day on the Hill!!

International Rescue Committee in IowaNisaa African Family ServicesEMBARC: Ethnic Minorities of Burma Advocacy and Resource CenterUSCRI Des MoinesIowa MMJLutheran Services in IowaCatholic Charities, Des Moines DioceseAfrican Immigrants and Refugees Transition Services.L.U.N.A (Latinas Unidas Por Un Nuevo Amanecer)

02/24/2026

We look forward to seeing everyone this Thursday for the 2026 Iowa Refugee & Immigrant Day on the Hill! If you are interested in attending, please reach out to [email protected].

Lutheran Services in Iowa USCRI Des Moines International Rescue Committee in Iowa Catholic Charities, Des Moines Diocese EMBARC: Ethnic Minorities of Burma Advocacy and Resource Center Nisaa African Family Services Iowa MMJ

02/24/2026

Ride United is helping Central Iowans get where they need to go.

Transportation shouldn’t stand in the way of a medical appointment, a job interview, food access, or housing support. Through 211, eligible residents in Polk, Dallas, and Warren counties can be connected to free, limited Lyft rides to essential services.

Because getting there matters.

📞 Call 211 and ask about Ride United
🔗 Learn more: unitedwaydm.org/rideunited