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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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Take Action to Support Sexual Assault Victims

Monday, April 19, 2021
April is recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, but that acknowledgement doesn’t mean the prevalence of this problem is understood. In 2020, Iowa’s Crime...
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Celebrating Our Founder

Wednesday, March 10, 2021
March 7, 2021 is the 113th anniversary of Louise Noun’s birth. It seems appropriate that today – a day during Women’s History Month and a day preceding International Women’s Day – we take moment to...
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The Women of Iowa's History

Wednesday, March 10, 2021
At Chrysalis Foundation, we believe women and girls do remarkable things. Women’s achievements came to the forefront this year as we celebrated the inauguration of our country’s first female...
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Chrysalis Receives Support From Hy-Vee

Wednesday, July 3, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Chrysalis Foundation Awarded $5,000 by Hy-Vee, Inc. donation will provide support and services for women and girls in Central...
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From Executive Director, Terry Hernandez, Revisiting Iowa View (2007)

Monday, October 23, 2017
Key to our work is understanding that we may not be able to change the way society views and treats women; rather, we work to build the resilience, self-confidence, and “grit” that girls and women need to face any...
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The Cliff Effect

Monday, May 22, 2017
In corporate America, women fall behind early and continue to lose ground with every step. This is an overarching theme in a new study by LeanIn.org...
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Another Approach to Promoting Pay Equity in Business

Monday, March 27, 2017
Bonnie St. John, Chrysalis Inspired 2017 keynote speaker recently penned an editorial printed by The Huffington Post: We Already Know How to Close the Gender Pay Gap, earlier this month. Quoting St....
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Louise Rosenfield Noun, March 7, 1908-August 23, 2002

Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Happy Birthday Louise! I never had the chance to thank you. In 1997, you hired me as the first executive director for Chrysalis, and I am grateful to you every day. You were the first person to ask me if...
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Women's Rights Are Human Rights

Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Several significant events are approaching, including the commemoration of the birthday of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. and the inauguration of the 45th President of the United States,...
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2016: A Reflection

Tuesday, January 3, 2017
As we approach year-end, you may not realize that this year we will experience a “leap second,” when an extra second will be added to world clocks in adjustment to the earth’s rotation relative to the sun.  Believe it or...
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What Sustains Us

Tuesday, December 27, 2016
What sustains us. So much to think about as 2016 comes to an end. We can expect many changes over the coming months and years, but one thing is certain: the answer to all...
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Chrysalis' Work in Responding To and Preventing Youth Violence

Thursday, December 15, 2016
Youth violence is the 3rd leading cause of death for young people ages 15 to 24. The CDC defines youth violence as the “intentional use of physical force or power by a...
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When Marketing is Detrimental to Women and Girls

Tuesday, August 9, 2016
We often look critically at marketing that objectifies or stereotypes women and girls.  It’s tough to keep helping girls and women “unlearn” all that the marketing industry teaches...
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Pornography is a Public Health Crisis

Monday, August 1, 2016
Kudos to the state of Utah!  Last month, Utah officially declared that pornography is a public health crisis. Signing an official resolution stating the pornography is a “public health hazard”...
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First Ever Fritter Friday

Thursday, June 11, 2015
Thank you to all who attended the inaugural Fritter Friday event held at the wonderful Maharry household and photography studio on May 29th. We are so...
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The Back of the Pack

Thursday, May 7, 2015
If you missed April’s Chrysalis Conversations luncheon, you didn’t have the opportunity to be both entertained and inspired…at the same time. Jenne Fromm’s life has been one of...
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Every Mother Matters

Monday, May 4, 2015
As you celebrate Mother’s Day, please take a moment  to think of: the mother leaving a violent home to protect her children the mother struggling...
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2015 Community Grant Partners

Tuesday, December 23, 2014
On Monday, December 8th, Chrysalis Foundation awarded its annual Community Partner grants to Greater Des Moines based agencies that have a mission to improve the lives...
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Tina Frundt - Human Trafficking Events Recap

Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Last week was a powerful week sharing the expertise of Tina Frundt with our community. Here are the numbers of attendees: Luncheon event -...
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