Fighting For Veterans

Paws Effect, based in Des Moines, IA, is dedicated to raising, training, and placing service dogs for veterans and children with diverse disabilities, leveraging over twelve years of experience. The organization emphasizes community engagement through programs such as children's dog handling classes, volunteer opportunities, and partnerships with local institutions. Founded by Eric and Nicole Shumate in 2006, Paws Effect has expanded its mission to include disaster relief efforts, notably providing support to large-animal owners affected by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. The organization remains committed to fostering the human-animal bond and maintaining strong relationships within the community through fundraising, events, and support services. Generated from the website

Serve Africa is a nonprofit organization based in Des Moines, IA, dedicated to fostering sustainable community development in Africa through various programs aimed at orphan care, widow care, and agricultural training. Their initiatives, including the establishment of Hope Centers, education programs, and clean water projects, aim to improve the living conditions of those in need and promote self-sufficiency. The organization actively engages local communities and partners with churches to facilitate mission trips, provide training for pastors and teachers, and support agricultural initiatives like oil palm and cassava cultivation. By offering volunteer opportunities and hosting events such as an annual gala and benefit concert, Serve Africa strives to enhance awareness and generate support for their vital work in transforming lives across the continent. Generated from the website