Des Moines Refugee Support

Thanks to Kick It Forward, DMRS youth and their families have access to free tickets for the Des Moines Menace match this Saturday, June 20, at 7:00 PM at Mediacom Stadium.

If you know some of our DMRS kids, bring them out and join us!

And for everyone else, come join us too! Bring the family and enjoy a fun summer evening of ⚽️. We'd love to see friends, supporters, and familiar faces come together to cheer on the Des Moines Menace.

📅 Saturday, June 20
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Mediacom Stadium
⚽️ Des Moines Menace vs. ICL All-Stars

🎫 : https://www.gofevo.com/event/DMRSJune20

💙⚽️ See you there!

Tomorrow, June 20th is World Refugee Day!

This summer marks the 4th year of Des Moines Refugee Support’s initiative, Women of the World! We’re proud to empower refugee women by helping them sell delicious baked goods, unique spices, and aromatic teas at local farmers markets.

Through mentoring, community building, and fostering financial stability, we are supporting 17 incredible women this season at over 30 area markets.

Come see us tomorrow!

📍Ankeny Farmers Market 8-12
📍Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market 7-12
(In front of stuffed olive)

Some of the items that women will be selling:

Tortillas
Dubai Chocolate Baklava
Traditional Baklava
Sweet Samosas (date and walnut filled pastry)
Basbousa Coconut Cake
Naan
Afghan Chai
Spices

✨New items
Carrot Jam
Qatlama (a flaky pastry type cookie, croissant texture)
Turkish Bagel