Change Course

What a night!!

We’re beyond grateful for everyone who joined us at the first annual Change Course Impact Gala last Thursday and helped make the evening so meaningful. Because of your generosity and support, we raised over $190,000 to continue the work of transformation happening through Change Course.

These photo booth moments capture so much of what the night was about—joy, celebration, connection, and a community that showed up in a big way.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of this gigantic mission. There is so much ahead!

Jill Featherstone, Senior Director of Museum Learning, Engagement, and Community Access at the Des Moines Art Center, joined our class today and shared about the cognitive and emotional benefits of creating and experiencing art. She helped our participants see that art is not just for trained artists or experts. It is something anyone can engage with in their own way.

Through her guidance, our students learned how to slow down, observe, and experience art in a way that is personal and meaningful to them. Even without any background in art, they were able to see how creativity and expression can open new ways of thinking, feeling, and reflecting.

We are incredibly grateful to Jill for spending time with our community and sharing her knowledge and passion. We are also thankful for this new partnership with the Des Moines Art Center and look forward to a long and fruitful relationship together.

There is HOPE in this city!