The Community Crate: Making Central Iowa Home

Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 9:00 a.m.

Location: Tom and Ruth Harkin Center, 2800 University Ave, 50311

Event Information

Description

UpLift is starting a conversation about housing in Greater Des Moines (DSM) and we want YOU to join! Using local data and stories from DSM housing experts, UpLift has transformed a shipping container into an interactive housing exhibit, designed to dig into the challenges many Central Iowans are facing when it comes to finding a place to call home. Learn more about:

• Eviction trends
• Affordable housing challenges
• Homeownership hurdles
• Inspiring local solutions

No registration is needed drop by during open hours and be part of a powerful, eye-opening experience that’s designed to inform, engage and spark hope.

The Tom and Ruth Harkin Center, 2800 University Ave., Des Moines, IA, 50311

MWF: 9 - 11:30 a.m. or TTH 1 – 3:30 p.m. or SAT & SUN 10 – 3 p.m. Looking for more of a guided experience? Schedule a guided tour with UpLift staff here!

Neighborhoods

Drake Neighborhood

Host Organization

UpLift - The Central Iowa Basic Income Pilot

Website

https://upliftiowa.org/the_community_crate_home/

Facebook Event URL

https://www.facebook.com/share/16nrferzqM/

Pricing Information

$0

Contact

UpLift
515-612-8540
info@upliftiowa.org