Our Board


Des Moines Area Religious Council

Board of Directors
2011-2012
 
Brendan Comito
President                    
St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church
Workplace: Capital City Fruit, Inc.
 
Susie Paloma
President Elect
Center for Social Ministry
Workplace: Center for Social Ministry
 
Linda Harvey
Recording Secretary
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Workplace: Iowa Donor Network
 
Chuck Kuba
Treasurer
Temple B'nai Jeshurun
Workplace: Iowa Diamond
 
John Ayers
Past President
Diocese of Des Moines 
 
Sandra Fleck
Church Women United
 
Tom Fischer
Workplace: GuideOne Mutual Insurance
 
Jeff Jungman
Food Pantry Committee
Workplace: Bankers Trust
 
Julie Kaufman
Temple B'nai Jeshurun
 
D.J. Newlin
Des Moines Valley Friends Meeting
 
Robert W. Nye
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Workplace: Wells Fargo
 
Lee Schott
Workplace: Women at the Well, a United Methodist congregation at Iowa Correctional Institution for Women
 
Robert Shaw
Faith Lutheran Church, Clive
retired, M.D.
 
Dennis Roupe
Our Lady's Immacuate Heart Catholic Church, Ankeny
Workplace: Luther Care Services
 
Kevin W. Techau
Grace United Methodist Church
Workplace: American Equity Life Insurance Company
 
Leeanne Valentine
Heartlant Presbyterian, Clive
Workplace: Principal Financial Group
    
  

 

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  • Des Moines, IA 50310
  • Phone: 515-277-6969

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Welcome to DMARC

The Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) is an interfaith organization that exists to provide a common means of responding to basic human needs and, in so doing, offers a context for interfaith dialogue, education, fellowship and support while serving as a liaison between member congregations and the greater Des Moines community.
Hours, office and warehouse

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

(closed Christmas holiday and New Years holiday)
Some Facts About DMARC
  • DMARC has received IRS designation as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
  • We have more than 150 member congregations.
  • We have partners from ten different faith traditions.
  • DMARC was founded more than 50 years ago in 1952.
  • DMARC does not require attendance at or participation in religious services as a requirement or condition to receive services, and DMARC does not engage in religious proselytizing or counseling.
  • DMARC practices non-discrimination in accordance with all applicable federal and state regulations.
DMARC offers a range of programs designed to help fulfill our mission: