Veridian Gives Back for Giving Tuesday
16 organizations received a combined $90,000.
Published Tuesday, December 3, 2024 to Articles
We celebrated Giving Tuesday by supporting nonprofit organizations throughout Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota. In honor of our 90th anniversary, we increased our total donation amount to $90,000 to 16 organizations.
The recipient of the $15,000 grand donation was Anawim Housing in Des Moines, Iowa.
"Veridian was founded 90 years ago on the need to support our communities and the people in them,” said Veridian President and CEO Renee Christoffer. “It’s appropriate for our anniversary celebrations to reflect those values that still guide us today.”
Additionally, the following organizations each received a $5,000 donation:
| Waterloo/Cedar Falls | Cedar Rapids/Iowa City | Des Moines area | Omaha/Council Bluffs | Twin Cities area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embracing Exploration | Catherine McAuley Center | Jewels Academy | Angel Guardians, Inc. | Bloomington - Eden Prairie Meals on Wheels |
| Northeast Iowa Food Bank | Iowa Free Medical and Dental Clinic | Kingdom Living Iowa | Completely KIDS | Kaitlyn's Kloset |
| Pathways Behavioral Services | Together We Achieve | Sleep in Heavenly Peace - Des Moines | Humble & Kind | People Reaching Out to People |
“We’re thankful for these deserving organizations that work tirelessly to make our great communities even better,” said Areli Solorio, Veridian Public Relations Strategist. “We also want to thank the community for nominating these organizations and taking part in Giving Tuesday.”
Happy Giving Tuesday, and congratulations to all our recipient organizations! Thank you to everyone who nominated their favorite nonprofit for a chance to receive a donation, and to all the organizations who work to strengthen the communities we share every day.
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