Donor Stories

Don and Marian Easter

“We are very much aware of DMARC, it’s Emergency Food Pantry, and other important services offered by the Des Moines Area Religious Council. I have been honored to serve on both the DMARC Administrative Cabinet and Foundation Board.   Making a gift to the DMARC Foundation assures our on-going support for a cause we very much believe in.”

 -Don and Marian Easter
Dean and Sue Wright

“Compassion In Action and the Emergency Food Pantry are two important DMARC programs made possible by the generous contributions of its member churches, among with the personal contributions and commitments made by caring individuals. By making a gift to the DMARC Foundation, each of us can ensure that these vital efforts are continued into the future. During the past decade, I have had the good fortune to see first-hand how important all of DMARC’s programs are to our community and how our support of the Foundation can guarantee that critical needs will continue to be met.

 -Dean and Sue Wright
  • 3816 36th Street, Suite #202
  • Des Moines, IA 50310
  • Phone: 515-277-6969

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.
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 offers a range of programs designed to help fulfill our mission: