With so much going on at a national and local level, it is hard to know where and how to make a difference. At Drake, we are proudly 'of our place'. We celebrate our neighborhood, our city, and our many partnerships. This page is dedicated to the many ways that you (yes you) can make a positive difference for our communities in need.

Feeling stuck?  Let's get going!

Call your elected officials: 

Regardless of where you stand on the issues, calling your local, elected officials helps ensure they are aware of where their constituents stand. 

• Senator Charles Grassley - (515) 288-1145
• Senator Joni Ernst - (515) 284-4574
• Representative Zach Nunn, 3rd District -  (515) 400-8180

Volunteer

• Des Moines Refugee Support
• Lutheran Services of Iowa
• Des Moines Area Religious Council
• Otherwise, in general for students, DU Good has many great opportunities

Donate Food, Supplies, or Money

• Check with the organizations named above on what they need for food and/or supplies

Write a 'love letter'

• Join many of your fellow Drake students in writing a letter to local, elected officials.  More details here. (link TBD)

Random Acts of Kindness

• Simply by being kind to another, makes a difference. If we all extend a little extra kindness, it adds up to a lot!