The Longer Table: An Evening with Des Moines Refugee Support

03/11/2026

Huge shout out to the Iowa Clinic Foundation for their Platinum Sponsorship of the 2026 Gala: The Longer Table.

04/08/2025

Tickets are selling fast! Purchase here: https://givebutter.com/c/DMRS25

04/08/2025

Its not too late to be a sponsor for the 2025 DMRS Shared Stories Fundraising Gala! Contact [email protected]

04/08/2025

Our auction is going to be lit!
Contact [email protected] if you have something to contribute!

04/08/2025

Tickets are here: https://givebutter.com/c/DMRS25

05/13/2024

Thank you to everyone who came out to support Des Moines Refigee support on May 9th. I hope we will be able to recreate the energy that filled the room next year. We are so proud of our friends who were brave enough to tell their stories of how Des Moines Refigee Support has helped them.

Follow the link to see our video.

If you or someone you know wasn’t able to attend and would like to support all of the good work that is done every day by hundreds of volunteers, please donate. With your donation, more DMRS initiatives will thrive.

https://dsmrefugees.org/donate-now/

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RGZWSaVVaNP_XFdR43PE2unJgRj-JlIj/view?usp=sharing

05/10/2024

The final tally isn't in yet, but one thing is certain: our love and support for Des Moines Refugee Support was on full display last night. Check out some fun Photo Booth pics.

Photobooth Live Gallery

05/09/2024

Thank you to all the small businesses who have come out to support DMRS! Take a look at some great local experiences and items that have been donated for Shared Stories.

The silent auction at Shared Stories will be available online for people who can not attend. That’s right, you, your family, your friends can all help raise money for DMRS. Our amazing volunteers will deliver anything you win from the auction.

Want to get your friends together for an Iowa Cubs game in a skybox and throw the first pitch? How about wine tasting for 4 at Cooper’s Hawk? We even have an auction item to experience the circus arts at Cirque Wonderland.

Follow the link to register and look at the items before bidding starts at 5:30 pm tomorrow.

https://givebutter.com/c/sharedstories2024/auction/categories/13781/silent-auction

05/07/2024

Almost 48 hours away from our first gala event. What can you expect? Along with our amazing sponsors and partners and all of their support, we have local bakers who are making all of our desserts. Many from bakers who have a refugee story.

Desserts donated by

Nermina’s Sweets
Selma’s Cooking Corner
Macarons by Sani
Minisweets by SD
Michelle Crouch with Premier Lending Alliance
Rasouli Afghan Sweets

Wine donated by Krause Group
Red is Vietti Nebbiolo Perbacco
White is Enrico Serafino "Grifo del Quartaro" Gavi di Gavi

Photo Booth sponsored by Des Moines Soccer Club

05/07/2024

We are so excited to see you in TWO DAYS. Thank you to all of our incredible sponsors who are helping to make this happen! And five stars for Kendra Schaaf and Megan Schultheis who have organized a fantastic party!

05/06/2024

We can't wait to see you on Thursday! Attire is "business" for those of you coming straight from work, and "formal" for everyone else. Megan Schultheis and Kendra Schaaf have planned an incredible night!