Organizations at Franklin Center

Mission: To build life long engagement in the arts by providing meaningful and challenging concert band experiences. Vision: The Central Iowa Wind Ensemble will be the Midwest’s premier wind ensemble performing conscientious programming to appreciative, loyal, and diverse audiences. Values: We believe in the power of music to positively impact people. We believe our performances should be accessible to everyone.

The Des Moines Weavers and Spinners Guild was formed in 1945 to stimulate an interest in the arts and crafts of hand weaving, spinning and various other fiber arts. The guild would like to promote education and skills of the membership to the general public. We welcome all levels of talent and experience. Any person interested in weaving, spinning and fiber arts is welcome to become a member.

Introducing students and their families to the transformative power of live theatre and the arts

EMBARC is a grassroots, community-based, non-profit founded by refugees, for refugees. EMBARC’s mission is striving to help refugees expand their world of possibilities through advocacy, education and community development throughout Iowa.

Empigo Academy is an innovative secondary school providing quality education & training to the youth of Des Moines.

We have a culture built on a common set of values, student, teacher, and parent accountability, and high expectations which result in high levels of student achievement. Our administrators, teachers, and families have high expectations of our students, and students have high expectations of their teachers.

The Iowa Coalition for Public Charter Schools is a statewide association to launch & support all public charter schools in Iowa.

The Japan America Society of Iowa aims to promote friendly international relations, cultural activities of interest to members and mutual understanding between the peoples of the United States and Japan.

Knock and Drop Iowa is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization citizen group providing leadership and ongoing support for comprehensive community-based action to improve the quality of life in Des Moines and it’s surroundings.

Mount Olive Lutheran School is a 3-year-old preschool through eighth-grade school that is accredited by the state of Iowa and NLSA and offers a family environment centered on Jesus’s love. Mount Olive provides a high-quality education in a Christian environment by teachers who reflect Christ’s love for children daily.

Project Iowa is a non-profit organization that offers support and training services to Iowans seeking better careers.

Tech Joiurney's mission is to inspire youth to increase their knowledge and interest in technology by providing engaging learning opportunities led by technology professionals.

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