Iowa CareGivers

06/02/2026

The Inspiration Behind Iowa CareGivers? Mom.

Thirty-four years ago this month, I started Iowa CareGivers out of my basement.

As I now, reluctantly contemplate retirement in the next two years, I am frequently asked what inspired me. The short answer is my mom, Shirley. She was born during the 1918 pandemic and died at the age of 102 during the COVID pandemic.

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3RJga4q

05/25/2026

05/13/2026

Wear Green This Thursday! 💚 👕

MARK YOUR CALENDARS for Wear Green Day on May 14th!🗣️📅

Wear your favorite green clothes on May 14th with Iowans across the state to show your support for and make a statement against mental illness stigma in your workplace, school, and community!

Don't forget to take a picture and tag us on social media with so we can see the impact across Iowa!💚

05/11/2026

Special Agents of Change

Iowa CareGivers Direct Care Council met recently under the theme of “Special Agents of Change” which you can easily see from their fedoras, earpieces, dark glasses, and other props to help them get grounded in their important discussions for the day. And there’s nothing wrong with having a little fun!

Visit the Photo Gallery here ----> https://www.iowacaregivers.org/photos-special-agent

Learn more: https://www.iowacaregivers.org/direct-care-council

04/29/2026

Our very own Fran Mancl served as a Panelist during the Harkin Retirement Security Symposium!

Congratulations Fran. You sent a powerful message about how a stable direct care workforce is vital to a secure retirement.

Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/live/mzVVZV3_Yug?si=9xVjFa428qb57lFx

04/21/2026

Mouth Care Matters Class Was A Big Hit With Graduates!

"This was the best and most thorough class ever taken."
— Attendee

https://www.iowacaregivers.org/mouth-care-matters

04/15/2026

Special Thanks to Our Donors –You’re Empowering Those in Direct Care!

Our latest Caring Community Newsletter is now available!
https://www.iowacaregivers.org/donate

02/27/2026

As we close out Black History Month, we at Iowa CareGivers want to feature our very own Dennis Henderson, a member of our Board of Directors. It is great to honor someone who is having such a profound impact on the futures of so many young individuals by helping them achieve success in becoming health care professionals.

Learn more about Dennis' History of Broadlawns' TEACH/TECH Apprenticeship -----> https://bit.ly/4sf5EPm

Thank you Dennis!

02/10/2026

Celebrating Black History Month: Dr. Charles Drew – Father of the Blood Bank

The father of the blood bank

02/07/2026

A Message from a Fellow Direct Care Worker – Invites You to Join Him at the State Capitol!

Visit: https://bit.ly/4qGulTP to learn more and register to attend.