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CultureALL is an Iowa-based non-profit organization dedicated to making Iowa a more inclusive and welcoming place to live and work. The unique programs and activities of CultureALL invite Iowans to participate in cultural traditions that lead to a greater appreciation for the diversity around them. Whether it’s in schools, the workplace, retirement communities or festivals and events, the mission

of CultureALL is to elevate individuals' behaviors and attitudes to a higher level of acceptance and collaboration for the benefit of our region. With nearly 20 years of experience, a network of 80+CultureALL ambassadors, representing 40+ cultures, and a staff of highly-trained diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) consultants, CultureALL is recognized as the leader in valuing, sharing and lifting up the cultures in our community.

24/06/2026

"After Pakistani, I am Iowan," says Mona Majeed, who became a CultureALL Ambassador last year.

"My husband and I moved to different states with his job," she explains. "I think we just love Iowa, so we came back to Iowa. So our roots are basically in Iowa."

Mona is a Pakistani immigrant from the state of Punjab, and has been in the US for over 20 years. She used to work in local schools as an educator and assistant for teachers and students alike. With passion for volunteering in the community, she dedicates time helping others by working as a translator for refugees who struggle with English. She enjoys expressing her creativity through art as well as helping community members plan events.

Celebrate the 250th 4th of July by spending time with your American neighbors! ⭐ Book a workshop for any age group at CultureALL.org.

24/06/2026

Mona is trilingual, knowing Urdu, Arabic, and English. Book a workshop to learn new words and celebrate the 4th of July with folks like Mona — your American neighbors!

"I think language is the one thing I would like other people to know about my language," Mona says, "and I want to learn about their language, too."

Mona Majeed is a Pakistani immigrant from the state of Punjab, and has been in the US for over 20 years. She used to work in local schools as an educator and assistant for teachers and students alike. With passion for volunteering in the community, she dedicates time helping others by working as a translator for refugees who struggle with English. She enjoys expressing her creativity through art as well as helping community members plan events.

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24/06/2026

Oxana Reed remembers being nervous when she first started as a CultureALL Ambassador because her English was not very good. Instead, she was embraced by the children! They were interested in her stories and unbothered by her accent.

"First time... I’m afraid, because I know that I have made many mistakes," recalls Oxana (CultureALL Ambassador). "But here, when I start to work here and go see children, I feel, 'Oh, they understand me!' I have mistakes, but children like me."

Now, Oxana teaches students Slavic fairytales from Moldova, Russia, and Ukraine through interactive workshops. "This very super what we have," she says. "It’s like hobby job, I think. This is a very super experience for ALL of us. This is super duper."

Celebrate America 250 with your neighbors by visiting CultureALL.org! Follow us for more stories about why we choose to call Iowa home.

23/06/2026

"First time, I cannot speak English. I’m afraid, because I know that I have made many mistakes," recalls Oxana (CultureALL Ambassador). "But here, when I start to work here and go see children, I feel, 'Oh, they understand me!' I have mistakes, but children like me."

Oxana Reed is from Moldova and has been living in America since 2012. She works as an online Russian language teacher. She loves to draw, dance, knit, and make wool toys. She is eager to share her cultural roots combining Russian, Ukrainian, and Moldovan cultures and languages.

When asked why people should support CultureALL, Oxana responded:
"This very super what we have. It’s like hobby job, I think. This is a very super experience for ALL of us. This is super duper."

Follow us to hear more stories from your American neighbors! Celebrate America 250 by visiting CultureALL.org.

23/06/2026

Why do YOU choose Iowa?

We asked Ventica Woods, chef owner of Mama Africa Catering. (Restaurant coming soon!)

"My family and I came to Iowa because we had won the United Diversity Visa due to a war in my home country, Liberia," Ventica explains.

"I stayed because Iowa was very welcoming – despite the weather, I do not like the winter – but Iowa is really a place for family growth, and I was able to build a community pretty fast, pretty quickly. So, to me, Iowa is second home."

Follow us to hear more stories from your American neighbors! Celebrate America 250 by visiting CultureALL.org.

22/06/2026

Join CultureALL on stage or in the tent this August! Sign up at CultureALL.org/events.

This year's World Food & Music Festival (Downtown Des Moines - DSM) will be held at Western Gateway Park on August 28 - 30, 2026. We would love for you to be a part of the Cultural Stage & Pavilion presented by CultureALL! Voted No. 8 Best Cultural Festival in the Nation by USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards 2026.

CultureALL is inviting you to help introduce the community to the incredible programs and opportunities we offer through partnerships with amazing Iowans sharing their cultures, activities, and stories.

Share this message not only within your networks but also with our valued community partners and supporters, whose continued encouragement and collaboration make CultureALL’s work possible. Your advocacy helps expand our reach and deepen our impact. By engaging with festival participants at the pavilion and on stage, you help bring CultureALL’s mission to life. Your presence and perspective help others see the value of cultural understanding in our community.

21/06/2026

"I am with the CultureALL since its inception in 2005 and I'm still with the CultureALL," says Alma C**n (CultureALL Ambassador).

"I love CultureALL because that way I can share my culture and tradition to anybody, to everybody. It doesn't matter what country they're from, what race they're from. It's everybody here in Iowa, and they would love to hear our story."

When asked what she wishes people knew about her culture, Alma C**n replied:
"I wish that they will know [Filipino] culture as being friendly, as the number one singers in the world, and that we are just happy people."

Celebrate America 250 with your neighbors by visiting CultureALL.org!

21/06/2026

We asked our friend and cultural presenter Alma: Why do YOU choose Iowa?

Alma C**n was born in the Philippines. She received a degree in social work from Ateneo de Davao University. In 1988 she immigrated to Iowa but shortly after moved to Ramstein, Germany, where she lived for almost 5 years.

"My husband decided to come back to Iowa," she explains. "He said we have to go back to Iowa because it's a place to grow — to grow your family! I'm here now. It is my home."

Alma then got involved in community service and became a CultureALL Ambassador. Known as the “Highway Queen” by her friends, Alma enjoys cruising with other Mustang enthusiasts. She now lives in Carlisle, where she loves having friends over, cooking, dancing, and working as an Early Childhood Associate at DMPS.

Celebrate America 250 with your neighbors by visiting CultureALL.org!

21/06/2026

Follow us to hear more stories from your American neighbors!

"Iowa because it's a place to grow," says Alma (CultureALL Ambassador). "I'm here now. It is my home."

Alma C**n was born in the Philippines. She received a degree in social work from Ateneo de Davao University. In 1988 she immigrated to the U.S. but shortly after moved to Germany, where she lived for almost 5 years. When Alma moved back to Iowa, she got involved in community service and became a CultureALL Ambassador.

Celebrate America 250 with your neighbors by visiting CultureALL.org!

21/06/2026

What an incredible day of building community together! Thank you to everyone who came to join us!

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