Tawasi Federated Women's Club

10/08/2025

🌟 Join Us in Making a Difference! 🌟

W.I.N. (Women in the NAACP) Hair Care & Hygiene Drive

We’re calling on our community to help support Black children and other children of color entering foster care by donating culturally appropriate hair and hygiene products.

🧴 What to Donate:
• Sulfate-free shampoos & conditioners
• Hair oils, leave-ins, & moisturizing creams
• Wide-tooth combs, detangling brushes, satin bonnets & durags
• Sensitive-skin deodorants, body wash, & lotions

🗓️ Donations accepted through November 16th
📍 Donation Sites:
• Corinthian Baptist Church — 814 School St, Des Moines, IA
• Walnut Hills Methodist Church — 12321 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA

💌 Want to do more?
Become a collection site or partner organization by emailing secretary@naacpdesmoines.org.

Together, we can ensure every child feels seen, valued, and cared for. ❤️

09/10/2025

Our Club Sister Emili Johnson explains the history and her experiences as a member of the Iowa Association of Colored Women’s Clubs

08/10/2025

✨📸 CRACWC Photo Dump! 📸✨
From empowering events to heartfelt moments, our Central Region Association of Colored Women’s Clubs family continues to inspire, uplift, and lead forward! 🌟

💜 Celebrating sisterhood
📚 Promoting education
🤝 Serving our communities
💪 Preserving our legacy

Swipe through the smiles, the hard work, and the joy that keeps our mission alive.

08/10/2025

✨📸 CRACWC Photo Dump! 📸✨
From empowering events to heartfelt moments, our Central Region Association of Colored Women’s Clubs family continues to inspire, uplift, and lead forward! 🌟

💜 Celebrating sisterhood
📚 Promoting education
🤝 Serving our communities
💪 Preserving our legacy

Swipe through the smiles, the hard work, and the joy that keeps our mission alive.

08/02/2025

✨ The Tawasi Federated Women’s Club of Des Moines is honored to celebrate and congratulate our very own club member and Iowa Association of Colored Women’s Club President, Linda Harrell!

Last night, the Harrell Foster Care Scholarship hosted its 8th Annual Banquet — a powerful evening recognizing and uplifting youth and families connected to the foster care system. Three families received Foster Care Appreciation Awards, and scholarships were awarded to two outstanding students pursuing higher education. 🎓👏🏾

The well-attended event welcomed state representatives Rob Johnson and Mary Madison, along with members of the Des Moines Police and Fire Departments, IHHS, and Four Oaks.

Since its founding, the Harrell Foster Care Scholarship has awarded over $40,000 in scholarship funds — a true testament to the impact one person can have when they lead with love, vision, and commitment to community. 💜

Congratulations, Linda! We are so proud of you!

07/29/2025

✨ We are BEAMING with pride! ✨

Please join us in celebrating our incredible Club Sister Emili Johnson, the inspiring voice behind the Black Girl Iowa podcast, for being featured on KCCI News and stations across the State of Iowa! 🎙️📺

Her powerful storytelling, advocacy, and unapologetic celebration of Black womanhood in Iowa continues to uplift, educate, and inspire communities statewide. 💜🤍

Congratulations, Sister Emili! Keep leading, keep shining, and keep making history! 💫

https://shorturl.at/eGkL0

A local podcaster is sharing her Des Moines upbringing in the Season Two launch of "Black. Girl. Iowa."

06/17/2025

🌟 Congratulations to President Linda Harrell! 🌟

A heartfelt thank you to Iowa Association of Colored Women’s Clubs President Linda Harrell for hosting a successful and inspiring State Convention! Your leadership continues to uplift and unite us.

✨ Special thanks to our dynamic speakers:
🎤 Anesa Buchanan
🎤 Legislator Mary Madison
🎤 Club Sister Debra Carr

We also want to recognize and appreciate every Club Sister who showed up, participated, and made this gathering meaningful. 💐 Your presence and support make all the difference!

06/11/2025

Calling all HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES & COLLEGE STUDENTS!!! Would some additional funding help you begin your collegiate career or help keep your momentum going? APPLY TODAY!!!!

06/03/2025

Tonight's rally and vigil, powered by the FEDS AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE INITIATIVE, united community members, leaders, volunteers, civic advocates, activists, families, and friends in a powerful celebration of lives and a poignant remembrance of those we've lost to gun violence, fueling our collective determination to drive meaningful change.