801 University Ave., Unit 3, DSM, IA 50314 Main Phone: 515-697-7700 info@evelynkdaviscenter.org

M–TH: 8:00am–6:00pm F: 8:00am–5:00pm SAT: 8:00am–1:00pm SUN: CLOSED

COMMUNITY CALENDAR | OCTOBER 2016OCTOBER 3NCRC Test: 9:00am–1:00pm, Appt. Needed Digital Literacy (Beginner): 2:00pm–4:00pm OCTOBER 4Project Iowa Info Sessions: 10:00am–11:00am Financial Fitness Boot Camp (1 of 4): 5:30pm–7:30pm OCTOBER 5NCRC Test: 8:45am–1:00pm, Appt. Needed OCTOBER 6Digital Literacy (Advanced): 1:00pm–3:00pm OCTOBER 10NCRC Test: 9:00am–1:00pm, 4:45–8:00pm Appt. Needed Digital Literacy (Beginner): 2:00pm–4:00pm OCTOBER 11WTA Q&A Session: 9:00am–12:00pm, Appt. Needed Project Iowa Info Sessions: 10:00am–11:00am Financial Fitness Boot Camp (2 of 4): 5:30pm–7:30pm OCTOBER 12NCRC Test: 8:45am–1:00pm, Appt. Needed OCTOBER 13Digital Literacy (Advanced): 1:00pm–3:00pm OCTOBER 17NCRC Test: 9:00am–1:00pm, 4:45–8:00pm Appt. Needed Digital Literacy (Beginner): 2:00pm–4:00pm

OCTOBER 18Project Iowa Info Sessions: 10:00am–11:00am Financial Fitness Boot Camp (3 of 4): 5:30pm–7:30pm OCTOBER 19NCRC Test: 8:45am–1:00pm, Appt. Needed Wednesday Application Day: 10:00am–1:00pm OCTOBER 20Digital Literacy (Advanced): 1:00pm–3:00pm OCTOBER 21Closed due to campus in-service day OCTOBER 24NCRC Test: 9:00am–1:00pm, 4:45–8:00pm Appt. Needed

Digital Literacy (Beginner): 2:00pm–4:00pm OCTOBER 25Project Iowa Info Sessions: 10:00am–11:00am Financial Fitness Boot Camp (4 of 4): 5:30pm–7:30pm OCTOBER 26NCRC Test: 8:45am–1:00pm, Appt. Needed OCTOBER 27Digital Literacy (Advanced): 1:00pm–3:00pm OCTOBER 24NCRC Test: 9:00am–1:00pm, 4:45–8:00pm Appt. Needed

Digital Literacy (Beginner): 2:00pm–4:00pm

DID YOU KNOW? Halloween Fun Facts:

• There is a $1,000 fine for using or selling silly string in Hollywood during Halloween.

• Halloween is the Wiccan New Year.

• The candy industry allegedly influenced Daylight Savings Time by lobbying to extend daylight savings time into the beginning of November. This would allow an extra hour of daylight, and thus more time for children to collect more candy.

• The first Jack O’Lanterns were actually made from turnips.

• Halloween is the second highest-grossing commercial holiday after Christmas.

IN THIS ISSUE a New Faces at EKD

a EKD Mission

a Young Men of Color Conference

a Masters Business Boot Camp

a Young Professionals Homebuyer Educational Course

a Family Fall Day

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FINANCIAL FITNESS BOOT CAMPCome get your money clean for 2016! Sign up for this dynamic four-week workshop and take your finances to the next level. Topics include Financial Planning, Money Management, Budgeting, Credit Repair, and Loan Management. Next sessions: October 4, October 11, October 15 and October 25. For more information, please call 515-697-1450 or visit www.fcn-dm.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY

CORN MAZE, FUN ZONE & PUMPKINS October 1–October 31, 10:00am–8:00pm Geisler Farms — 5251 NE 94th Ave, Bondurant. 10-acre corn maze, hay rides, 15 family-fun activities, and much more. Cost: $8 (maze & fun zone), $5 (fun zone)

NORTH RIVER ADVENTURES CORN MAZE September 1, 9, 16, 23, 30, 5:30pm–8:00pm North River Adventures — 2768 US-65, Carlisle. Largest corn maze in Iowa! Family fun, kids' activities, yummy treats, pumpkin patch, farm animals and more. Check out their Facebook page to receive a discounted ticket for admission. Cost: $11 for mazes and jumping pillow $5 for jumping pillow Free for ages 3 & under Fri., Sat., Sun., October 1 -October 31. Times vary depending on the day.

MASTERS BUSINESS BOOTCAMP October 10 – November 28, Mondays from 12:00pm-3:00pm Evelyn K. Davis Center; Calling all small business owners! Sign up for this 6-week workshop and learn how to increase profit margins for your existing business. Cost: FREE

DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET October 1 – 29, from 7:00am-12:00pm Downtown Des Moines; Every Saturday in October. Cost: FREE

APPLICATION DAY, HIRING EVENT October 19, from 9:00am-1:00pm) Evelyn K. Davis Center. On the third Wednesday of each month, various employers will be onsite to hold mock ad open interviews for interested applicants. Job developers will be available to assist with preparing professional resumes, and Men on the Move will also be onsite to make sure you are dressed to impress. Cost: FREE

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS HOME-BUYER EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP October 30, from 4:30pm-7:00pm Jasper Winery; Looking to buy your first home or perhaps just learn more about the home-buying process? Experts will discuss the ins and outs of buying a home, and answer any questions you may have. Cost: FREE admission

NEW FACES AT EKDWe have many new faces at the Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families. The many hats these individuals wear are vital to the work carried out at the Center. Please join us in welcoming them to the EKD family.

Nicole Lewis Born and raised in Des Moines, Nicole has a passion for community involvement and working with individuals in need. In 2012, she received a Human Services degree from Des

Moines Area Community College, then transferred to University of Iowa to pursue her Bachelor’s in Social Work degree.

Nicole served as an Assistant Coordinator for the Summer Youth Experience Program here at EKD before taking a position with the Public Allies of Iowa as their Program Manager. She has also worked as a Coordinator with St. Vincent de Paul and with the Department of Human Rights. As a Job Developer with EKD, Nicole will help individuals find employment, reach their educational goals, and provide other support services as needed.

In her spare time, Nicole enjoys spending time with her four sons, ages 17, 15, 12 and 9. She also enjoys volunteering her time, and currently sits on the committee for the Self-Sufficiency Program with the Des Moines Municipal Housing Authority. She is also the program chair for I’ll Make Me a World.

Tracey Bradley Tracy is excited to join the EKD staff as a Job Developer. She has a degree in Public Administration with a general emphasis in Human Services. Prior to coming to EKDC, Tracy worked as a

Human Resource Personnel Specialist with the State of Iowa, Department of Administrative Services.

Her role for the past eight years was to consult and deliver services to assigned agencies regarding Iowa Code, Administrative Rules, Contract Bargaining Agreements, Policies, and Procedures. In addition, Tracy worked seven years at Anawim Housing LLC as a Property Manager.

Tracey's work experience and her passion for working with families help her work effectively with employees and families by assessing, planning, and monitoring their needs of services.

Abby Wolner Abby is the Financial Education Program Associate for Financial Capability Network (FCN), housed within the Evelyn K. Davis Center. She is excited to manage volunteer

recruitment and partnership building for FCN. Abby is a graduate of Drake University where she studied journalism and design. She joins us from Lexicon Content Marketing, where she served as a Creative Copywriter and Marketing Project Manager.

EVELYN K. DAVIS MISSIONEvery person has potential and the possibilities are endless. At the Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families (EKD), we strive to help individuals improve their lives, realize their potential, and reach their dreams. EKD uses an integrated support service network to help individuals and families achieve success. This is done through education, targeted skills training, real work experience, and connection to employment opportunities. Our overall goal is to provide services that will help individuals and their families improve the way they manage their daily lives.

“The Center is a great example of how working together as a community can create hope and knock down the barriers that exist within an imperfect world. At the Center, we believe there are no limitations as to how

collaboration and positive influence can be a motivator in creating opportunity for change. If we continue to have the mix of visionaries, leaders, diplomats, doers and thinkers

cooperating collaboratively, we can continue to have positive impact within the community.” — Marvin DeJear

EVERY PERSON HAS POTENTIAL AND THE POSSIBILITIES

ARE ENDLESS.

YOUNG MEN OF COLOR CONFERENCE The first annual Young Men of Color Conference will be held at Drake University from 9:00am to 2:30pm on Saturday, October 29.

To register or request more information, email bojamesceo@gmail.com or wesley.hall@lausd.net.

Deadline to register is Friday, October 14. Transportation, continental breakfast, and lunch will be provided.

HALLOWEEN SAVINGS

MASTERS BUSINESS BOOTCAMP

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS HOME-BUYER EDUCATIONAL COURSE

The National Retail Federation (NRF) projects that American consumers will spend about $7.4 billion on Halloween this year, shelling out an average of $77 on decorations, costumes and candy.

The main concern is that a lot of people don’t budget for Halloween like they do for Christmas or similar holidays. Instead, Halloween purchases are often spontaneous and unplanned.

Fortunately, it's possible to cut the costs associated with this holiday by planning ahead and making practical purchases. Check out these tips to make your Halloween a great, yet affordable holiday:

Coupons — looking for printable coupons online and in the newspaper can save you quite a bit of money in the long run. For instance, Halloween Express offers a 25% off coupon when you subscribe to email updates and offers.

Candy — buy candy from a warehouse club, buy generic brands, and get creative with ready-made treat bags from the dollar store.

Costumes — Costumes — DIY projects are usually less expensive. Check out Pinterest for some great ideas, look up Listserv for others looking to trade, or simply get creative! For example, attach ripped up newspaper to an outfit to represent “breaking news” or draw a thermometer on your shirt and wear a bike tire around your neck to signify being “sick and tired." The Martha Stewart website has great ideas as well.

Décor — shop at online party stores or surplus stores. Check for damaged goods—many stores offer discounts for those less-than-perfect items. Again, DIY projects are always cost-effective (Pinterest). Pick your own pumpkin; if you are going to check out mazes and such with the family anyway, picking your own pumpkin is cheaper than buying on at the store. If you can, wait until the 30th or a few days before Halloween, because plenty of stores reduce prices to get rid of extra inventory. Buy some arts and crafts at the dollar store and get the whole family involved. Get versatile; uncarved pumpkins can be used as decoration for Thanksgiving too.

Research — Do some research; there are always free events and activities in the community you can participate in or get involved with.

Shop in November — The day after Halloween, all décor, costumes and accessories go on sale, sit it's the perfect time to stock up for next year. Helpful tip: If you plan on doing this consider buying the next size up for children, and stick with items that store easily.

Do you own a business and need some guidance to take it to the next level? Sign up today for a one-on-one

appointment with Vivian de La Cruz or Fernando Aveiga to register for the next class starting on Monday, October 10 at noon.

The Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families help assist existing small business owners improve their business outcomes through business workshops and one-on-one mentorship.

We will teach you how to sharpen your business practices, improve relationships with your CPA and the IRS, and increase your profit margins through client development campaigns, all in this FREE six-week

BootCamp.

Classes will be held on six consecutive Mondays from 12:00pm to 3:15pm, beginning October 10.

BONUS: Earn while you learn! A stipend will also be provided for completing the class and to compensate you for your time away from your business.

For more information call 515-697-1478 or RSVP to caleo.wufoo.com/forms/masters-business-bootcamp

Looking to buy your first home or perhaps just learn more about the home-buying process?

The Evelyn K. Davis Center is partnering with Neighborhood Finance Corporation and other community organizations to educate emerging young professionals about the home-buying process.

Join us at Jasper Winery in Des Moines from 4:30-7:00pm on Thursday, October 27. Light refreshments and meal will be provided.

Experts will discuss the ins and outs of buying a home, and answer any questions you may have.

SAVE THE DATE! FAMILY FALL DAYWith a focus on career, healthcare, and educational opportunities, the Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families will be having an open house on Thursday, November 3, from 1:00pm-7:00pm.

This family-oriented event will provide a look into EKD’s internal programs, and families will have the chance to win some great prizes and giveaways.

Make sure to mark your calendars for this event! And stay tuned for more information in next month’s newsletter.