- Autism
Society of Iowa - Iowa's affiliate of the Autism Society
of America, serving the special needs of people with autism and their
families
- Polk County Master Gardeners
- These friends share
 their
knowledge and expertise to help us grow quality plants and it is our
pleasure to provide them with working space in our greenhouse.
- Leopold
Center - Provided financial support to help The Homestead
develop an innovative apple orchard which explores the organic orchard
management and serves as a model learning program for commercial and
hobby growers.
- Iowa
State University - Students and faculty from I.S.U. shared
in the development and ongoing care of the organic apple orchard and
methods to teach people with autism how to complete the tasks associated
with orchard management.
- Wild
Prairie Learning Center - Helped The Homestead transform
four acres of farmland into natural prairie - matching the plants
indigenous to our area.
- Amerus
Corporation - A corporate sponsor which, through a unique
partnership, helped The Homestead acquire seed money for the original
capital campaign.
- Woodward State Hospital School
- Has collaborated with The Homestead on a variety of educational
programs.
- Heartland
Area Education Agency - Features a Task Force which
specializes in autism.
- Ruby Van Meter School - School-aged
children residing at The Homestead have the opportunity of attending
Ruby Van Meter's school in Des Moines.
- Better
Homes and Gardens -A corporate sponsor of our 5,000 square
foot greenhouse, providing initial support to construct this facility.
- Country Gardens Magazine - Sponsored
a sensory integration garden on campus which included a variety of
plants selected for their strong appeal to the senses (sight, touch,
smell and taste). The garden's development was featured in a series
of articles in this magazine.
- Spindustry
Systems - Develops web-based solutions for businesses
including this site. Spindustry supports The Homestead by helping
sponsor this service.
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Mid-Iowa Health Foundation:
The mission of the Mid-Iowa Health Foundation is to be a catalyst for
and sustainer of, preventive health services for vulnerable
populations. Through formation of the Mid-Iowa Health Foundation in
1984, local leaders intended to carry on the tradition of Northwest
Community Hospital, which had supported the health of its community
for 20 years. Endowed by proceeds of the sale of the hospital, the
foundation shifted the spirit of a community hospital into the role of
community caretaker, committing its resources to improving health
throughout central Iowa. Over the years, however, foundation grants
cannot be evaluated by dollars alone. True results are measured in
the health of children and adults whose lives are improved by the
work, every day, of dedicated community partners. For more information
please contact them at ww.MidIowaHealth.org.
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Iowa Foundation for Medical Care:
We optimize the quality of medical care and health through collaborative
relationships, education, and health information management.
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Greater Des Moines Community Foundation:
The Greater Des Moines Community Foundation is a charitable public
foundation established by community stakeholders for the purpose of improving the quality
of life in greater Des Moines by initiating programs, coordinating resources, and supporting
organizations that enhance education, community betterment, arts and culture, health and human services.
The foundation works to provide leadership and resources in partnership with the community toward
accomplishing this mission.
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Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino – More Than You Imagine!:
Provided financial support to help The Homestead develop an apple orchard,
purchase vehicles, fund our children’s home, and fund research for children.
Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino is a not-for-profit organization managed
by the Racing Association of Central Iowa. As an Iowa corporation,
it provides millions of dollars annually toward community betterment,
funding organizations such as United Way, Variety Club, Easter Seals Camp Sunnyside,
local government, public and parochial schools. Prairie Meadows has partnered with
more than 500 different charitable or nonprofit groups for the purpose of community betterment since 1996.
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Variety- The Children's Charity of Iowa :
Variety, The Children’s Charity of Iowa is a non-profit organization committed to serving special needs children. We help support agencies that provide care, treatment, activities and shelter to critically ill, underprivileged, handicapped, abused, at-risk, and other deserving children. For more information call 515.243.4660.
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