Orchard Place News

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On October 10, 2024, Orchard Place will observe World Mental Health Day, a global initiative aimed at raising awareness and promoting mental well-being.

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines awarded Orchard Place a $6,500 grant from the Scott Shafer Memorial Fund for Children’s Mental Health, supporting the Orchard Place Child Guidance Center (CGC) Sliding Fee Scale Program.

For 34 years, Variety the Children’s Charity has partnered with Orchard Place to foster a safe environment for children and youth to overcome their mental health challenges. Their latest gift of $57,117 will provide essential flooring in two units at the Orchard Place Residential Campus.

During the 4th Lush Family Dental Charity Golf Outing, Orchard Place received “tee-rific” news that the organization is this year’s beneficiary of $20,000.

Orchard Place is deeply grateful to the Ochylski Family Foundation for their $75,000 gift supporting the Child Guidance Center (CGC) Sliding Fee Scale Program.

Generous $15,000 gift to the Orchard Place Residential Campus Summer School Program guarantees that children have access to tailored educational support during the crucial summer period when traditional school resources are typically hard to come by.

Cyclists of all ages and skill levels made a 10-mile journey throughout the city to raise awareness for children’s mental health.

Orchard Place, a leading advocate for children’s mental health in Iowa, is thrilled to announce the awarding of two significant grants totaling $95,000. Both grants are generously provided by Prairie Meadows Board of Directors.

Committed and generous individual Orchard Place donors who make annual gifts of $1,000 or more become Children's Champions. These extraordinary donors are passionate about developing strong futures for youth and families impacted by mental health.