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Join us for our grant recipient tour at MercyOne Children’s Hospital! We will take a tour of the hospital and see how Variety’s funds have impacted the children they help, with a social to follow.About Variety's grant program: Each year, children’s nonprofits from across the state of Iowa have the opportunity to apply for grants to support program funding related to Variety’s mission of caring for children.
Grant applicants are reviewed for financial stability and each organization is interviewed by a member of Variety’s Board. This ensures a great understanding of the specific request and potential impact of investments into applicant programs.
Grant categories include:
Acute: Agencies that provide neonatal, pediatric, and youth critical care.
Camperships: Camps and social activities for children who are underprivileged, critically ill, and/or children suffering from ongoing health conditions.
Convalescent: Agencies that provide residential or other services to children who suffer from severe physical, mental, or emotional afflictions.
Preventative: Agencies that direct children to make positive choices regarding behavior and lifestyle or that seek to raise community awareness regarding the well-being of children.
Variety at Work: Special projects or recreational activities for children who are at-risk, underprivileged, critically ill, or living with special needs.
Underprivileged: Agencies that serve children who may lack social or educational opportunities due to poverty, environment, and/or other factors.
Youth at Risk: Agencies that serve children who have special needs due to physical or chemical abuse, behavioral problems, or are in need of emergency shelter.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
East Tower, 1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314, United States
