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Hispanic Heritage Month

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Every year we celebrate Cinco de Mayo, May 5, to honor the culture and traditions of the Mexican people. May 5 commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over French forces of Napolean...
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Schools Outlawing Cell Phones

Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Local schools are now in session and the controversy over school policies for cell phone usage in the classroom continues to persist across the nation. At Des Moines' Hoover...
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Homelessness in Iowa Increasing

Tuesday, July 23, 2024
According to research, our nonprofit partners, and low-income women and their families (particularly single mothers), one of the most persistent issues they face is the...
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How Chrysalis Uses Social Determinants of Health

Thursday, July 18, 2024
In our focus on security of girls and women (part of our mission to ensure the safety, security, education, and economic empowerment of girls and women in Greater Des Moines, we...
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Happy Pride Month

Thursday, June 6, 2024
HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! Last Tuesday, Pride Corner was unveiled at the intersection of East Grand Avenue and East Fifth Street in Des Moines’ East Village. Images on all four...
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Be a Gender Transformative Donor

Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Chrysalis often talks about the importance of using a “gender lens” in decision-making. This is because often, girls and women are negatively and disproportionately...
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The Link Between Gender Equality and the Environment

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
This week, we will celebrate Earth Day, first created on April 22, 1970. Prior to the first Earth Day, Americans were burning significant amounts of leaded...
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The Adolescent Vaping Epidemic

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
In the mid-1960, 42% of Americans were smokers. Over the following decades, the rate reduced, but today, smoking remains a habit that Americans have a tough time quitting...
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Adolescent Girls' Relationship with Social Media

Wednesday, January 24, 2024
There’s much discussion on the impact of social media on youth, especially girls. In less than 25 years, adolescents’ lives have become inundated with social media, with an overwhelming...
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Talking to Kids About Gun Violence

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Several years ago, Chrysalis staff had the opportunity to meet with retired United States Representative Gabby Giffords, who shared her story of being shot in the...
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