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Christkindlmarket Des Moines is pleased to partner with LPGA Amateurs – Des Moines, Chapter, Inc. as a Nonprofit Partner this year.

The LPGA Amateurs, Des Moines, Chapter, Inc. and their team of volunteers will be managing a point of sale at the Glühwein Tent all weekend. All cash tips placed in their tip jar at their point of sale will go directly to their organization. The Iowa European Cultural Connection, the nonprofit that produces Christkindlmarket Des Moines, will also make a $500 donation as part of our partnership.

The LPGA Amateur Golf Association® is a passionate, inclusive group of women made up of over 15,500+ members of all golf abilities throughout 130+ global chapters. This vibrant community connects women to learn, play and enjoy golf. We provide organized playing and learning opportunities for adults of all ages and abilities through a variety of local and national events. As a member, you are connected to thousands of other members globally and can get it all through LPGA Amateurs!. The Des Moines Chapter welcomes new members at all skill levels. For more information visit https://lpgaamateurs.com/ or email [email protected].

Christkindlmarket Des Moines is pleased to partner with Community Hand Up as a Nonprofit Partner this year.

Community Hand Up and their team of volunteers will be managing a point of sale at the Glühwein Tent on Thursday and Friday and at An der Weihnachtsecke (the CDM Store) on Saturday and Sunday. All cash tips placed in their tip jar at their point of sale will go directly to their organization. The Iowa European Cultural Connection, the nonprofit that produces Christkindlmarket Des Moines, will also make a $1000 donation as part of our partnership.

Our Mission
Empowering the future financial security of people whose income is above the poverty line and below middle-class financial security by providing financial education, mentoring and emergency services.

Our Vision
For everyone to be completely self sufficient

Christkindlmarket Des Moines is pleased to partner with Threshold Learning Center as a Nonprofit Partner this year.

Threshold Learning Center and their team of volunteers will be managing a point of sale at the Glühwein Tent on Saturday and Sunday. All cash tips placed in their tip jar at their point of sale will go directly to their organization. The Iowa European Cultural Connection, the nonprofit that produces Christkindlmarket Des Moines, will also make a $500 donation as part of our partnership.

Threshold Learning Center (TLC) is a non-profit organization offering nature, science, and Iowa History programs to schools in Central Iowa.

Their primary focus is our Residential Field Schools For Youth. Classes come for 3 days/2 nights, participate in “school” for 9 hours during the day, and sleep in the Barn Dormitory at night.

During the summer, they offer a wide variety of Day Camps, conduct several overnight Family Camps, and provide trips around the country for Junior High and High School students.

Free family events for the public are held seasonally at the site.

They offer After-School Programs for local students in 3rd to 6th grade. They have fun playing outdoors, making healthy snacks, getting homework help, and doing several community service projects.

Christkindlmarket Des Moines is pleased to partner with Ankeny Choral Music Parent Organization as a Nonprofit Partner this year.

Ankeny Choral Music Parent Organization and their team of volunteers will be managing a point of sale at the Glühwein Tent on Saturday and Sunday. All cash tips placed in their tip jar at their point of sale will go directly to their organization. The Iowa European Cultural Connection, the nonprofit that produces Christkindlmarket Des Moines, will also make a $500 donation as part of our partnership.

The ACMPO (Ankeny Choral Music Parent Organization) promotes the growth of Arts education by supporting the Directors and enriching the opportunities of students participating in Ankeny High School, Southview Middle School, and Parkview Middle School’s Choral Music programs.

This is done through high levels of fundraising, volunteering, organizing, and facilitating events and donations. Our program not only expands the knowledge of the arts but builds long-lasting relationships with our students. Due to our expanding program, we are in search of volunteers, as well as donations. Our program is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations will be tax deductible, with the opportunity for employer-matching. Through these, we can strive for the growth of our choral music program.

Christkindlmarket Des Moines is pleased to partner with Soroptimist International of Des Moines as a Nonprofit Partner this year.

Soroptimist International of Des Moines and their team of volunteers will be managing a point of sale at the Glühwein Tent on Saturday and Sunday. All cash tips placed in their tip jar at their point of sale will go directly to their organization. The Iowa European Cultural Connection, the nonprofit that produces Christkindlmarket Des Moines, will also make a $500 donation as part of our partnership.

Helping women and girls live their dreams!
Soroptimist was formed in 1921 in Oakland, California, at a time when women were not permitted to join service organizations. Our name, loosely translated from the Latin, means best for women. Today, we have over 25,000 members and supporters in countries across North America, Latin America and the Pacific Rim. We are one of five federations that make up Soroptimist International, which has clubs in more than 120 countries throughout the world. Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment.