Girls on the Run is a life-changing program for 8–13-year-old girls that promotes empowerment by teaching life skills through lessons, training, and running. Girls on the Run began in 1996 in Charlotte, North Carolina and has been in Des Moines since 2008. The program teaches girls about self-confidence and building healthy relationships. The programRead More
Clive Community Foundation Partners with City of Clive on Triad Project
The Clive Community Foundation is excited to announce a multi-year partnership with the City of Clive and the Great Outdoors Foundation in support of the Triad Project. This endeavor is part of the region-wide Central Iowa Water Trails project. The Triad Project will have a significant impact on the quality of life for ourRead More
Clive Lions 2021 Holiday Basket Program Helps Local Families
On Saturday, December 11, the Clive Lions Club held their annual Holiday Basket Program that benefits needy families in our community. The Clive Lions Club was first chartered in 1977. The Holiday Basket event has been conducted the past 29 years except in 2020 when, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, gift cards were distributedRead More
Simplify Your Giving this Holiday Season
As year- end approaches, donations to organizations doing great things in our community pour in. And there’s good reason for that. A significant amount of charitable giving happens at the end of the year. No matter how much you have available to share, having a personal plan for giving is always a good idea.Read More
Giving Tuesday is November 30, 2021
Celebrate GivingTuesday on November 30, 2021. GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and their world. GivingTuesday will kick off the generosity season this year by inspiring people to give back on November 30, 2021, and throughout the year. People demonstrate generosity in manyRead More
After The Fire, CCS Carries On
On Monday, October 4, the Clive Community Foundation presented a check to Clive Community Services, in appreciation of their on-going services to our community. Accepting the check for CCS was Stephanie Horak, the organization’s President. Clive Community Services opened its doors in August of 2016. Since the May, 2021 fire, the partnerships CCS hasRead More
Clive Lions Club Recognized & Rewarded
On Saturday, October 2, the Clive Community Foundation presented a check to the Clive Lions Club in the amount of $1,500 recognizing their service to our community and to thank them for making a difference in the lives of many of our friends and neighbors. The Clive Lions was first chartered in 1977. TheirRead More
Clive Community Services Update
As many of you are aware, on May 20 of this year there was a serious fire in the building where Clive Community Services was located. The tremendous work they perform in the local community suffered a major disruption. The cleanup phase has been completed and a new general contractor has been hired forRead More
2021 Battle of the ‘Burbs – Great Success!
The 2021 Battle of the Burbs took place on August 7 at the NCMIC headquarters in Clive. The event featured a 5K Run/Walk, a 10K Run, a Kids Run and other activities including face-painting, balloon animals, food trucks, beer, and an obstacle course for the kids. The goal of the event was to raiseRead More
Bethany Wilcoxon
At McClure, Bethany Wilcoxon leads the community development team in developing and guiding cross-discipline planning opportunities. She manages Imagine Iowa Great Lakes, a $36 million beautification initiative for the Okoboji area. She serves as a consultant managing Capital Crossroads, 63-member Steering Committee. She is a member of the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning OrganizationRead More
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