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Winner of the 2011 Better Together Award from the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines Please go to the Recent Events page for more information. In 2009, the Wallace House Foundation in Des Moines, Iowa and the Henry A. Wallace Country Life Center in rural Orient, Iowa merged to form The Wallace Centers of Iowa. With a broad mission of "Building Community by Engaging Citizens in Meaningful Conversation and Active Learning," the two National Register of Historic Places follow these guidelines and principles when developing programs and services: Seek knowledge through research and the study of Wallace family history. Respect and listen to the views of others. Participate in the process of community building. "Enlist in the great work of ennobling and dignifying man"—"Uncle Henry" Wallace. "Share the abundance of joyous living"—Henry A. Wallace. A variety of neutral, non-partisan programs and services engaged more than 8,000 participants in FY2010: Production and sale of more than 40 organically-grown fruits and vegetables to local grocery stores, farmers markets, and Community Supported Agriculture subscribers. The Gathering Table Cafe at the Country Life Center offers luncheon dining nearly year-round that utilizes locally-grown food. Educational Programs: Real Soil, Real Food, A Real Difference educates youth about critical food issues such as food insecurity, food safety, and nutrition with a short-term intensive and long-term self-guided project. Civility Dialogue Lunches gather concerned community members around the table for discussion about civility in our community. Everyday Civility helps to build civility in the workplace with a two-hour learning session for employees. Dialogue Dinners facilitate conversation about current issues with community members and local experts. Hearts & Homes Historic Teas share household tips and issues of the day from the women's section of the historic Wallaces' Farmer farm journal. Entrepreneurial Food Production Processes and Activities provide proven methods to other producers and reintroduces consumers to real food. Community-Building Consulting for neighborhoods, towns, non-profit organizations, and people who share a common interest. Using seven unique components, The Wallace Centers of Iowa's community efforts foster civil dialogue; shape a broad, grass roots-supported vision; and translate that vision into action. Agri-Tourism Programs, Historic Tours and Archives: Provides information about the achievements of Wallace family members to students, authors, researchers, and the public for reports, articles, books, historical exhibits, and general interest. Group fees, reservations recommended. | |
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