LPGA Amateurs Des Moines | #CDM2025 Nonprofit Partner
Christkindlmarket Des Moines is pleased to partner with LPGA Amateurs Des Moines as a Nonprofit Partner this year.
LPGA Amateurs Des Moines and their team of volunteers will be serving Glühwein on Thursday, December 4 through Sunday, December 7, 2025. In exchange for their participation, the Iowa European Cultural Connection, the nonprofit that produces Christkindlmarket Des Moines, will donate up to $3000 of electronic tips received at their point of sale to their organization.
The LPGA Amateurs – Des Moines Chapter offers a welcoming community for women of all skill levels to connect, play, and grow through golf. Members enjoy flexible weekly league options including Monday 18-hole afternoon play rotating through local city courses, Thursday morning league, and Tuesday and Wednesday evening leagues at Copper Creek and Otter Creek — perfect for busy schedules. The chapter also hosts weekend travel outings, fun social events, and skill-building clinics led by golf professionals. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced golfer, it’s a great way to meet other women, network, and enjoy the game in a supportive, friendly atmosphere. Email lpgaamateursdsm@gmail.com or visit https://lpgaamateurs.com/ for more information!
Meet the Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2025 Christkind
We would like to introduce Karlie Latterell as the Christkind for this year’s Christkindlmarket Des Moines. Karlie is a senior at Norwalk High School.
The Christkind is the namesake of Christkindlmarkets. The Christkind is often described as a fairy-like being dressed in gold and white robes with a crown upon their golden locks. Christkind folklore dates back to the 1500s and stems from traditional customs: parades during the holiday season were guided by one “grand” angel, the Christkind. They are the bearer of gifts to most children in German-speaking countries, much like Santa Claus is in the United States.
Our Christkind will be making appearances at the festival during our opening ceremony Dec 5, 2025 from 6pm – 7pm. She will also make appearances on Dec 6th, 7th, 13th and 14th from 2pm-4pm.
Iowa Environmental Council – CDM 2025 Nonprofit Tree Silent Auction Participant
Iowa Environmental Council’s tree theme is “A Sustainable Christmas to all…and to all a Good Life”. Featuring decorations that are sustainable, up-cycled and natural. These will include decorated natural wood slices, bamboo hoops with up-cycled fabric, and seed paper origami cranes that can be planted to grow wildflowers.
Why did our organization choose to participate in the CDM Nonprofit Tree Silent Auction?
- The Iowa Environmental Council participates in the CDM Nonprofit Tree Silent Auction because trees are powerful symbols of environmental stewardship, climate resilience, and healthy communities. Supporting this initiative directly aligns with our mission to advocate for clean air, clean water, and a livable climate. This year’s entry – “A sustainable Christmas to all… and to all a Good Life” – will also bring awareness to sustainability not only at the holidays but throughout the year.
How will the CDM Nonprofit Tree Silent Auction funds benefit our organization?
- In addition to community awareness, the unrestricted funds we receive directly support IEC’s ongoing efforts for a just, healthy environment and sustainable future for all Iowans.
Check out Iowa Environmental Council’s tree at Christkindlmarket Des Moines December 4th – December 7th, 2025!
New Hope United Methodist Church – CDM 2025 Nonprofit Tree Silent Auction Participant
The tree theme this year is “A Mosaic of Tradition”, which will have handmade mosaic cross ornaments and handmade traditional Christmas ornaments with photos of our diverse organization.
Why did our organization choose to participate in the CDM Nonprofit Tree Silent Auction?
- We support food ministries, children’s ministries, diversity ministries, music and arts ministries, social action, and more.
How will the CDM Nonprofit Tree Silent Auction funds benefit our organization?
- We will use our funds to support community missions and development in our area. We are surrounded by Urbandale, Beaverdale, and Johnston in a unique pocket of the Des Moines metro.
If you are excited to see what New Hope United Methodist Church have in store for us this year, visit Christkindlmarket Des Moines December 4th – December 7th, 2025!
Daughters of Norway – CDM 2025 Nonprofit Tree Silent Auction Participant
The tree theme this year is “Hues of color of homes/Churches in Norway”, which will have decor to showcase the colors of homes both inside and out: beautiful oranges, reds, greens, and yellows. These will brighten the chills of Norway winters.
Why did our organization choose to participate in the CDM Nonprofit Tree Silent Auction?
- To get more publicity for our organization. We are a vital organization with deep cultural ties in Iowa.
How will the CDM Nonprofit Tree Silent Auction funds benefit our organization?
- The funds give us more chances to have speakers come in our meetings & to teach us more about our culture & tradition.
If you are excited to see what Daughter of Norway have in store for us this year, visit Christkindlmarket Des Moines December 4th – December 7th, 2025!
Community Food Closet – New Beginnings Christian Church – CDM 2025 Nonprofit Tree Silent Auction Participant
Community Food Closet – New Beginnings Christian Church’s angel tree will be decorated by a multitude of angel ornaments donated by their congregation. Angels are God’s helpers and the people who volunteer at the Food Closet are helping God feed his sheep.
Why did our organization choose to participate in the CDM Nonprofit Tree Silent Auction?
- We feel this is a good way to get all of our congregation participating by donating an ornament. It also is a fun project.
How will the CDM Nonprofit Tree Silent Auction funds benefit our organization?
- The funds are only used as needed for the community food closet. We need food containers, eggs, milk, etc.
Check out Community Food Closet – New Beginnings Christian Church’s tree at Christkindlmarket Des Moines December 4th – December 7th, 2025!
Beacon of Life – CDM 2025 Nonprofit Tree Silent Auction Participant
The Beacon’s tree theme this year is “26 Days of Christmas: A Day of Hope.” Just as each day of the holiday season brings new anticipation, each day at The Beacon represents the opportunity for a woman to begin again.
With 34 shelter beds and 32 units of permanent supportive housing, The Beacon provides safe homes and supportive services for women in Central Iowa. These women are mothers, daughters, and neighbors — working not to be judged by the hardest day of their lives, but to be given a true first chance at rebuilding.
The “26 Days of Christmas” theme highlights our 26 for Her campaign, which reminds us that $26 provides one woman with a full day of shelter, safety, and stability. Our tree will be decorated with handmade ornaments and notes of encouragement.
Each decoration is a reminder that when women are supported, they thrive. In fact, 85% of our graduates do not relapse or return to prison — instead, they move forward with stable housing, income, and renewed hope.
As Nia, one of our graduates, shared: “The Beacon gave me more than a place to live. It gave me a community that believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself. That made all the difference.”
When you see The Beacon’s tree at Christkindlmarket Des Moines, know that every ornament represents a woman’s story of courage, transformation, and the power of community to create lasting change. Learn more about our work at thebeacondm.org.
Check out The Beacon’s tree of hope at Christkindlmarket Des Moines December 4th – December 7th, 2025!
Danish Brotherhood Lodge #15 – CDM 2025 Nonprofit Tree Silent Auction Participant
Danish Brotherhood Lodge #15’s tree this year will be The Danish Julenisse/Gnome. The tree will have various decorations that depict this mischievous gift giving creature as well as ornaments made from straw and paper. The Danish flag with its white cross on a red background sets our color palette. Stars, woven hearts, flags, snowflakes and more, will carry the Christmastime message.
Why did our organization choose to participate in the CDM Nonprofit Tree Silent Auction?
- Danish Brotherhood loves sharing our traditions especially at Christmas as in Denmark this dark time of year is brightened by Christmas trees. Danish Brotherhood Lodge #15 wishes to support other non profits as well as the area by providing a tree to share at Christkindlmarket Des Moines. It is important to let everyone know that there are active Danish heritage groups available in the Des Moines metropolitan area.
How will the CDM Nonprofit Tree Silent Auction funds benefit our organization?
- Lodge #15 is a philanthropic group. The profit from our tree will be added to our non-profit donation fund which is mostly funded by our two Æbleskiver Brunches. This fund regularly contributes to food drives, veterans organizations, Miracle League Baseball as well as Danish groups. Last year we donated more than $2,000 to other non-profits. This is on top of $9,000 it awarded in scholarships funded by a 7-course Danish Dinner named Kolde Bord.
Check out Danish Brotherhood Lodge #15’s tree at Christkindlmarket Des Moines December 4th – December 7th, 2025!
Fort Des Moines Little League – CDM 2025 Nonprofit Tree Silent Auction Participant
Fort Des Moines Little League (FDMLL)’s tree this year is Happy Birthday USA! The tree will be filled with red, white and blue patriotic decorations to celebrate the 250th birthday of the USA in 2026. Small flags, wooden ornaments with photos of historic people and places in the USA, various red, white and blue decorative ornaments.
Why did our organization choose to participate in the CDM Nonprofit Tree Silent Auction?
- FDMLL has chosen to participate in the CDM Nonprofit Tree Silent Auction to help raise funds for our youth baseball program and to spread the word about FDMLL to our local community.
How will the CDM Nonprofit Tree Silent Auction funds benefit our organization?
- Profits made through the various fundraising events FDMLL participate in has contributed to the purchase of new machines to maintain our ball fields at FDMLL. Running a ball field is a never ending cycle of expenses and we try to find and utilize as many local resources as possible to ease the cost on our families that participate in youth baseball. We use funds from fundraising events to pay for general expenses and in turn we are able to keep the cost low for families to sign up for a season of little league baseball.
Check out Fort Des Moines Little League’s tree at Christkindlmarket Des Moines December 4th – December 7th, 2025!
Friendship Force of Greater Des Moines – CDM 2025 Nonprofit Tree Silent Auction Participant
Friendship Force of Greater Des Moines’ tree will be themed Peace, Love, and Friendship. It will be decorated with Retro-60’s colors with peace symbols and peace doves.
Why did our organization choose to participate in the CDM Nonprofit Tree Silent Auction?
- We enjoy the festive festival and it serves our mission of promoting peace.
How will the CDM Nonprofit Tree Silent Auction funds benefit our organization?
- It will pay for the tree decorations we purchased or made for our tree.
Check out Friendship Force of Greater Des Moines‘ tree at Christkindlmarket Des Moines December 4th – December 7th, 2025!
