I’m running a holiday matching drive this December for three local orgs:

• DSM Refugee Support
• Families Forward
• Central Iowa Shelter & Services

What are the matching details?

• Total match pool: $600
• Per‑org pool: $200 each
• Match rate: 1:1
• Per‑donor cap: $50
• Window: Dec 1–31, 2025 or until each org’s pool runs out
• First‑come, first‑served

How do I participate?

1. Donate directly to one of the orgs above.
2. Email a receipt screenshot to [email protected] with the subject “Holiday Match”.
3. I’ll confirm the match and post an update if any pool runs out.

Why these orgs?

• Families Forward — Focused on strengthening families and youth in Greater Des Moines with practical supports across housing stability, education, and basic needs. A steady, year‑round presence for vulnerable households.
• Central Iowa Shelter & Services (CISS) — Emergency shelter plus meals, health and employment services, and longer‑term stabilization programs that help people transition out of homelessness safely.
• DSM Refugee Support — Community‑driven aid for refugee families in the Des Moines area, filling immediate gaps with food, household goods, and resettlement support while connecting people to longer‑term resources.

Why can cash donations go further?