Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines

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Meet Our Donors

Johni Hays and Dave Schlindwein

"We firmly believe in people helping people."

Myrt Levin

"Des Moines is a town where you can make a difference with your giving."

Liz and Rob Lee

"That's what we all really want to do—leave the world better than we found it."

Liz and Rob Lee

"If there's a good cause, I'll support it," Rob said. "I don't wait for people to ask me."

When Rob heard about the Community Foundation's LifeTown Legacy® Society, he and his wife Liz decided to establish an Endow Iowa fund that continues their tradition of giving, builds their charitable dollars and offers flexibility to support the causes they choose.

Establishing their endowment now ensures they will be able to continue their charitable giving into retirement and support the community they call home.

"Every time we give something away, we get back more. We like giving; it feels good," Rob said. "Plus we're leaving a legacy. That's what we all really want to do—leave the world better than we found it."

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