Oakridge Neighborhood Services

Oakridge Neighborhood Services provides safe and affordable housing and supportive human services programming in Des Moines, IA

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It's #EmployeeAppreciationDay, and here at Oakridge Neighborhood, we have some of the best! Proud to celebrate our amazing team today and every day 🙌

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Join me and @HardmanForIowa next Tuesday for a fireside chat as we discuss leadership and legacy in the spirit of Dr. George Washington Carver. We’ll be at the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates at 11:15 AM. They’re hosting a free, all-day, family-friendly event featuring tours, story time, artists talks, and more. RSVP at https://t.co/uqJnlxwYEP!

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What a year! Thanks for being part of our story. Best wishes for 2026 🎆 #OakridgeStrong

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So thankful for all of YOU! 🦃

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Our Oak Academy kiddos are ready for Thanksgiving after completing their very own "Turkey Trot!" 🦃

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Be sure to join us on December 10 at 4:30 PM for our Oak Society Reception honoring Sister Margaret Toomey, the visionary leader who transformed Oakridge Neighborhood from a struggling housing project into a thriving community. For more information, visit https://t.co/iraZvkeYY9.

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Oakridge Neighborhood was truly lucky to count Bill Knapp as a dedicated supporter who made so many noteworthy contributions to our mission. We are forever grateful.

Bill is pictured here with the long-time lead of Oakridge Neighborhood, Sister Margaret Toomey. #OakridgeStrong

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Job hunting? We can help. Our workforce lab is free and open to all Central Iowa adults. Come see us. #OakridgeStrong

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Forvis Mazars selected Oakridge Neighborhood as the recipient of their September charitable giving grant. 👏🏾 Thanks for helping us serve Central Iowans! #OakridgeStrong #ChangingLives

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"I am an innovator and this whole ridge is my space" - 10th Annual STEAM on the Ridge! #OakridgeStrong #ChangingLives

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Proud of our driver's education program and the impact it makes for adults and those that don't speak English. #OakridgeStrong #ChangingLives https://t.co/jQTpGSX0Rp

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@holmesmurphyins donated and built some new playground equipment on our campus last week, and our youth think they had the right idea for sure! #OakridgeStrong #ChangingLives

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The Principal Charity Classic is dedicated to helping Iowa children succeed. Over 130,000 Iowa kids are impacted each year by contributions that lift Iowa nonprofits supporting children, including Oakridge Neighborhood. You can make a difference by attending the PCC 5/28 - 6/1.

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The groundbreaking for Oakridge Neighborhood took place on this day in 1968! We know stable housing positively impacts all areas of a family's life, and coupled with the robust social services we provide we've helped change the lives of thousands of Iowa families. #OakridgeStrong

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Check out Give & Grow DSM host Siobhan Spain's conversation with 18-year-old Zami Dainkeh, who shares her inspiring journey growing up in the Oakridge community, and her experiences as a first-generation immigrant and college student: https://t.co/GsaY6A4RKi

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So honored! Oak Academy Early Learning and Preschool - recognized by Golden Educators Foundation for our work in early childhood education. Thanks Bridget Cravens-Neely for nominating us! We know of the power of early childhood education to transform lives & we're here for it!

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What a treat! ✨ Private audience with the fantastic Misty Copeland, ballerina extraordinaire and featured speaker at last night's Bucksbaum Lecture Series at Drake University. Thanks to our friends at @BalletDM for inviting us! #OakridgeStrong #ChangingLives

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It's thumbs up for the first winner of a brand new sports team jersey donated by our Public Safety Director Travis Hamilton to recognize youth who are on the right path. Keep up the good work, pal! #OakridgeStrong

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On this day in 1968, the Des Moines City Council approved the housing project that would become Oakridge Neighborhood, providing stable housing that's enabled thousands of residents to thrive. #OakridgeStrong #ChangingLives

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@VarietyIowa is doing amazing work for kids in our state, and we are so appreciative of all this organization has done over the years to help lift the youth we serve! We encourage you to support the important work of Variety during their 51st Telethon year!