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 | JUNE 2016JUNE 1

NCRC Test: 8:45am–1:00pm, Appt. Needed Non-Profit Bootcamp Graduation: 5:30pm–7:00pm JUNE 2Digital Literacy (Advanced): 1:00pm–3:00pm

JUNE 6NCRC Test: 9:00am–1:00pm, Appt. Needed Digital Literacy (Beginner): 2:00pm–4:00pm Masters Business Boot Camp Graduation: 12:30pm–1:30pm

JUNE 8NCRC Test: 8:45am–1:00pm, Appt. Needed

JUNE 9Digital Literacy (Advanced): 1:00pm–3:00pm

JUNE 13NCRC Test: 9:00am–1:00pm, 4:45–8:00pm Appt. Needed Digital Literacy (Beginner): 2:00pm–4:00pm

JUNE 15NCRC Test: 8:45am–1:00pm, Appt. Needed Wednesday Application Day: 10:00am–1:00pm

JUNE 16Digital Literacy (Advanced): 1:00pm–3:00pm

JUNE 18Juneteenth—Neighbors Day: 12:00pm–7:00pm

JUNE 19Happy Father's Day!

JUNE 20NCRC Test: 9:00am–1:00pm, 4:45–8:00pm Appt. Needed Digital Literacy (Beginner): 2:00pm–4:00pm

JUNE 21WTA Q&A Session: 9:00am–12:00pm, 4:00pm–7:00pm, Appt. Needed

JUNE 22NCRC Test: 8:45am–1:00pm, Appt. Needed

JUNE 23Digital Literacy (Advanced): 1:00pm–3:00pm

JUNE 25Fathers & Families Cookout at Grubb YMCA:

3:00pm–6:00pm

JUNE 27NCRC Test: 9:00am–1:00pm, 4:45–8:00pm Appt. Needed Digital Literacy (Beginner): 2:00pm–4:00pm

JUNE 28WTA Q&A Session: 9:00am–12:00pm, 4:00pm–7:00pm, Appt. Needed

JUNE 29NCRC Test: 8:45am–1:00pm, Appt. Needed

JUNE 30Digital Literacy (Advanced): 1:00pm–3:00pm

DID YOU KNOW? Juneteenth is one of the oldest national celebrations commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States.

On June 19th, 1865 (two and a half years after Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation to end slavery), a messenger arrived in Galveston, Texas to spread the news that the war had ended and those enslaved were finally, officially free. However, it wasn’t until January 1, 1980 that Juneteenth officially became a state holiday.

Today, a myriad of local and national organizations have joined forces with older organizations to take part in the mission to promote and cultivate knowledge and appreciation of African-American history and culture.

These celebrations, built on the idea that exposure and collaboration can lead to respect and appreciation for all our differences, will continue to build new bonds of friendship and understanding among us all. For more information, visit www.juneteenth.com.

IN THIS ISSUE a Calling All Cooks!

a More in the Core: Non-profit Bootcamp Graduation

a Masters Business Boot Camp Graduation Ceremony

a The Evelyn K. Davis Center and EMBARC Team Up to Serve Burma Community

a Grubb YMCA Fathers & Families Cookout

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FINANCIAL FITNESS BOOT CAMPClasses originally scheduled for June 21st, 28th & July 5th, 12th have been cancelled. Check back next month for an updated schedule for Financial Fitness Bootcamp. For more information, please call 515-697-1450 or visit www.fcn-dm.org

Do you love to cook? Have a specialty dish that you like to share with friends and family on special occasions, or even on a regular basis? Sign up as one of the contestants at the Friends & Families Cookout this year! The Grubb YMCA is looking for 50 to 70 cooks to grill, bake and/or cook your signature dish, approximately 75-100 sample servings, to share with the community. Signature dish categories include meat, side dish, salad, and dessert.

The Deadline for registration is June 10th, and a mandatory orientation at 11am, on June 11th or June 18th, at the Grubb YMCA. You can register online at caleo.wufoo.com/forms/fathers-and-families-cookout-cook-registration/ or visit the Grubb YMCA’s Facebook page.

There is a registration fee of $10, for fundraising purposes, and each cook will receive a gift and other great prizes for participating. Grab your apron or favorite grill utensil and get in gear for this year’s Fathers & Families Cookout!

Join us as we celebrate organizations throughout our community that are committed to service. These organizations participated in the inaugural Doing More in the Core Non-Profit Bootcamp. They learned from experts on topics ranging from fundraising, board management, to strategic planning and resource utilization.

Come show your support as we recognize each of the organizations and applaud their many contributions. Wednesday, June 1st, at the Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families. 5:30pm–7:00pm.

Visit Evelyn K. Davis’ Facebook page or call 515-697-7700 to reserve your seat today!

UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY

NON-PROFIT BOOTCAMP GRADUATION June 1, 10:00am–7:00pm Evelyn K. Davis Center; FREE kite festival — includes live music, delicious food, large show kites, free kite making and fun for the whole family. Cost: FREEMASTERS BUSINESS BOOTCAMP GRADUATION June, 12:00pm–1:30pm Evelyn K. Davis Center; hiring event just for UPS. Tour UPS facility (transportation provided), online application assistance, and on-site interviews. Dress to impress! Cost: FREEFAMILY NIGHT AT SCI June 10, 5:00pm–8:00pm Science Center of Iowa. On the second Friday of each month the Science Center of Iowa offers documentary IMAX films and Food Chain Café specials. Kick off your weekend by building a rocket or traveling through outer space in one of SCI’s dynamic experience platforms. Cost: FREE; donations appreciated to support local programs at Easter Seals Iowa and Camp Sunnyside. Visit website for more information.DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET June 18, 5:30pm Des Moines Social Club — The Basement; New Orleans based music, featuring the NOLA Jazz band. Cost: $5 APPLICATION DAY, HIRING EVENT June 15, 9:00am–1:00pm Evelyn K. Davis Center; Every 3rd 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: FREEFATHERS & FAMILIES COOKOUT June 24, 3:00am–6:00pm Grubb YMCA; An event designed to bring fathers and families together in a fun, fulfilling, and meaningful way. Provided will be kids games and activities, live music and entertainment, and of course good food!Cost: FREE admission

CALLING ALL COOKS!

MORE IN THE CORE: NON-PROFIT BOOTCAMP GRADUATION

MASTERS BUSINESS BOOT CAMP GRADUATION CEREMONY

The Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families will be celebrating another successful cohort for the Masters Business Bootcamp program, designed to help existing small-business owners increase their profit margins and take their business to the next level.

Participants of the program completed a 6-series educational workshop, which included hands-on training as well as helpful information from local experts in regards to topics such as accounting, business taxes, marketing and graphic design, branding, and partner/client development.

Join us on Monday, June 6th, from 12:30-1:30pm, to congratulate, empower, and support these local small-

business owners and graduates of the program. Call 515.697.7700 or visit the Evelyn K. Davis Center’s Facebook page to RSVP so that we can be sure to have enough food and refreshments for everyone.

THE EVELYN K. DAVIS CENTER AND EMBARC TEAM UP TO SERVE BURMA COMMUNITY

Noticing any changes around Des Moines lately?

The Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families definitely recognizes a change in the growing communities within Des Moines, especially for a group of refugees who are from Burma.

As presented on the EMBARC website, the United States has resettled about 70,000 refugees from Burma to escape some of the most repressive and abusive military regimes known. Many of these individuals have faced human rights violations such as “forced labor, land confiscation, rape, detention, torture, and death,” which has been taking place for the past 50 years.

Burma is home to 8 main ethnic groups and more than one hundred sub-groups. Iowa has a large concentration of 3 ethnic groups who identify as Chen, Karen, and Karenni. According to the State Department, over 1,000 refugees have been directly relocated and are now settled in Iowa. In the last few years, an additional 4,000 have come to Iowa as secondary migrants to look

for better opportunities for work and for their families. (reprinted from Ethnic Minorities of Burma Advocacy and Resource Center http://www.embarciowa.org/refugees/burma/)

Now what?

Iowa has gained an estimated 5,000 refugees in the community, a number that is quickly growing. These individuals and families have completely changed lanes in life and are needing extra support and resources to make this transition successful. Many experience culture shock, language barriers, depression, PTSD, and lack of educational attainment to name a few. There simply isn’t enough hands in the pot to get the needs of this population met. Thus, RefugeeRISE AmeriCorps was launched in 2015 through the Iowa Commissioner on Volunteer Service in response to this recognized need.

On March 24th, 2016, Michael Toner, RefugeeRISE AmeriCorps member, and Jason Vang, Program and Resource Specialist at the Evelyn K. Davis Center for

Working Families, met to discuss what current needs the communities that EMBARC serves were facing. After a few meetings, it was decided that Digital Literacy was a great need for this community. In modern day society, technology is vital for almost every aspect of life and the basic computing skills that many of us take for granted each day are unknown to many individuals within the EMBARC community.

Thanks to the participation of Evelyn K. Davis Center’s current Digital Literacy Class facilitator, Talmadge Keown, we were able to plan a Digital Literacy Class specifically catered to individuals who utilize EMBARC’s services. This class will target about 15 young adults to help them learn about topics such as basic computer skills, safe online navigating and practices, and how to self-facilitate job searches, email, and Microsoft Office. There will be two back-to-back sessions held on June 21st and 22nd at the Evelyn K. Davis Center. The Center is very grateful for the opportunity to partner with EMBARC in order to help meet the needs of the communities they serve.

GRUBB YMCA FATHERS & FAMILIES COOKOUTMark your calendars; the date is quickly approaching!! Saturday, June 25th, the Grubb YMCA will be hosting their annual event that is the cornerstone of healthy communities.

When fathers are engaged in building the foundation of their family children are less likely to engage in risky behavior, children become better learners, schools become primed for great teaching and learning and our communities become healthy and vibrant.

The weekend after Father's Day, men will gather to share their favorite dish with family, friends and community.

Fathers, uncles and brothers will cook, bake, and/or grill their signature dish to serve in sample servings with attendees.

Wristbands will be available for the attendees who wish to participate in the cooking competition — $5/adult, and $2/child.

Don’t wish to participate in the contest? No problem. There will be plenty of other entertainment provided, from live music, games, storytelling, and giveaways. And let’s not forget the bounce houses, face painting and other activities for the kids.

Photo credit: taken from EMBARC website