Events
Families can enjoy this free, fun event that offers something for everyone! This event helps raise awareness of our mortgage, rent, utilities, food assistance and Pathway of Hope programs. Funds raised from this event will help support these programs and help our neighbors in need in the Des Moines community.
This year's event features:
Santa and Toy Giveaway sponsored by Xtream powered by Mediacom
Wells Fargo Stuffed Pony Giveaway and Reindeer Sleigh
Ice Cream Giveaway with Elsa sponsored by Community State Bank
Atlantic Bottling (Coke) Drink Tent & Swag Giveaway
Canteen Free Lunch sponsored by MidAmerican Energy, JR’s South Pork Ranch & AE Dairy
Red Kettle Bouncy House sponsored by Green State Credit Union
Iowa Wild Street Hockey Play Area & Tent with Mascot Crash
Des Moines Menace Soccer Play Area with Team Players, Coaches and Mascot
Des Moines Water Works Mobile Water Unit and Free Water Bottles
Salvation Army Citadel- Salvation Army Temple
- Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC)
Airbrush Painting & Temporary Tattoos
Christmas music sponsored by Des Moines Radio Group, 102.1 Joy FM & 104.1 EZ FM
Creative Visions
Urban Dreams
St. Vincent de Paul
The Lighted Wick
Our Citadel Corps, Temple Corps and Adult Rehabilitation Center will each have a booth with information on the various programs available at each and how we can help.
This event will either be a walk-up or drive-by set up depending on pandemic safety guidelines in July.