Building Bridges

https://www.desmoinesfoundation.org/about-us/stories-of-impact/genesis

16-year-old refugee loses father to heart attack, drops out of school to support family

Passport to Prosperity – Sam Gabriel

Afghan refugee family in need of help after patriarch dies of heart attack

Afghan refugee family in need of help after patriarch dies of heart attack

Iowa refugee family’s quest for the American dream proves difficult

Hoover boys soccer team forfeits season wins due to refugee birth certificate error

Job fair held for Smithfield workers being laid off

16-year-old refugee loses father to heart attack, drops out of school to support family

Passport to Prosperity – Sam Gabriel

We are a vibrant nonprofit organization committed to empowering immigrant and refugee families in Iowa by creating pathways for success in education, leadership, sports, and cultural preservation.

QUICK LINKS

CONTACT

(515) 219-7428

info@GenesisYouthFoundation.org

2500 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311

Copyright ©2025 Genesis Youth Foundation. All Rights Reserved