EveryStep

11/19/2025

11/19/2025

Cheer Box is looking more and more like Santa’s workshop.
Thank you to our first wrapping crews of the season!
You are making a difference in the lives of Iowans in need of some holiday spirit this year.

11/19/2025

The last few days have been a blur!
Thank you to all the volunteers who are making Cheer Box 2025 a success!

11/18/2025

Cheer Box Day 2 is off to a fantastic start!
Thank you to everyone who volunteered this morning to help fill the boxes.
We are now ready to wrap more than 700 gift boxes for those facing the holidays after a recent loss in their life.

11/18/2025

Today is National Injury Prevention Day, a day of recognition dedicated to educating and informing about the common causes of injuries and how to prevent them.
On Monday, the EveryStep team took part in the Preventing Childhood Injury at Unity Point and Blank Children’s Hospital.

11/17/2025

And just like that, we’re ready to wrap.
Thank you to our second crew of volunteers from Wells Fargo ABWA - West Des Moines Charter Chapter and Southeast Warren CSD for helping us unpack hundreds of boxes, stack thousands of gifts, and decorate for the occasion!
On Tuesday the work of assembling and wrapping 700+ Cheer Boxes begins!

11/17/2025

Thank you to our first group of volunteers for Cheer Box 2025!
All the supplies for 700 Cheer Boxes are now inside Cheer Box HQ.
This afternoon we unpack and get ready to wrap starting Tuesday!
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11/17/2025

We’re hiring at Kavanagh House on 56th Street!
We’re looking for qualified, dedicated Hospice Aides across all shifts.
Come see why we were voted Des Moines’ Best Non-Profit!
Search job openings and apply today: www.everystep.org/careers

11/16/2025

Thank you, WHO 13 News, for helping us spread the cheer!
We are now at a waitlist for 2025 Cheer Box donations. We will fulfill those requests if more boxes become available.
Those who don’t receive a Cheer Box this year will be put at the top of the list for next year!

EveryStep is seeking volunteers to help deliver Cheer Boxes to those who recently experienced the passing of a loved one ahead of the holiday season.
Click on the link in the comments to learn more.

11/16/2025

Thank you Scott Eggleston Music and Central Iowa Blues Society for joining us at Kavanagh House on 56th Street on Saturday for an afternoon of live music!
Your generous gift of your time and talents brings peace and comfort to families and patients.

11/15/2025

Today is National Philanthropy Day, a day to honor the quiet, everyday acts of generosity that transform lives and strengthen communities.
EveryStep wouldn't be able to do what we do without a wonderful community of philanthropists who give their time, skill, and donations to support our efforts!

11/14/2025

New and expecting mothers, this group is for you!
Join a group of women who are experiencing the same struggles and asking the same questions that you are.
We'll learn together about child development milestones and gather and share parenting advice.
Register today: https://bit.ly/4r1tq1i