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Genesis In The News!

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Monday, June 19, 2023 -Saturday, June 24

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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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Fair Housing in Central Iowa Info

Have you been discriminated against while trying to rent or purchase housing? Help exists. Check out these informational videos in multiple languages from Genesis Youth Foundation and the Iowa Civil Rights Commission with information about access to fair housing.