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Genesis In The News!

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January 2022

New program helping immigrants and refugees


- We Are Iowa Local 5 News

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December 2021

Second Des Moines Community Challenge Launches


- Business Record Innovation Iowa

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August 2021

Genesis FC Inspires at USA
Cup



- Beyond The Bench

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June 2021

In Their Words: Athlete and Youth Ambassador Laura Kipnusu


- Iowa PBS

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December 2020

Photos: Genesis Foundation donates over 250 culturally appropriate meals


- Des Moines Reigster

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June 2020

We're Trying to Lift Up Kids of Color in Des Moines. We Need You to Join Us in Solidarity. 

- Des Moines Reigster

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December, 2018

Why an Iowa couple who fled war nurtures refugee children
 

- Des Moines Register

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January 2022

Refugee and immigrant organizations earn funding to address Iowa's workforce shortage

- Iowa Public Radio

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September 2021

Not all soccer players have the same opportunities, and some Iowa clubs try to shrink that gap

- Iowa Public Radio

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July 2021

Team of Refugee and Immigrant Children to Represent Iowa in International Tournament

- Iowa Public Radio

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March 2021

Youth involvement in Des Moines shootings causes concern


- KCCI

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November 2020

As more students transition to online school during the pandemic, a group of African-led organizations are making sure parents know how to transition as well.

- Des Moines Reigster

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October, 2019

Refugees and immigrants contribute to Iowa's economy and fill jobs
 

- Des Moines Register

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December 2021

Two outreach organizations receive $50,000, career certificates from Google

- Business Record Innovation Iowa

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September 2021

This is Iowa Special: Four stories of Iowans influencing their communities

- KCCI

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June 2021

2021 Target USA CUP Featured Team: Genesis FC


- Beyond The Bench

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December 2020

Des Moines Organizations Partner to Provide Culturally Appropriate Holiday Food Giveaway

- Who13

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October 2020

Des Moines metro's refugee, immigrant students, who struggled before pandemic, now need help more than ever.

- Des Moines Reigster

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February 2019

In Iowa, Liberian Couple Reaches Out to Fellow African Refugees
 

- Voice of America

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