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On October 1st, Community Support Advocates hosted it's 17th annual Momentum: Works of Growth and Recover Exhibition featuring 34 artists from around Central Iowa who are living with mental illness or disabilities. The live exhibition, presented by Heartland Millwrights and Wright Tree Service, was part of Mainframe Studios First Friday event in Des Moines this past Friday, … [Read more...] about CSA Hosts Art Exhibition Featuring Artists with Disabilities

On Sunday, Community Support Advocates employees named them a top place to work in Iowa again for the 10th year in a row, placing them in the top 25 of Iowa Small businesses based on workplace culture, leadership, support, and direction. "It is a humbling experience because it comes from our employees," says CEO, Christina Smith. "This past year has been so challenging for … [Read more...] about Community Support Advocates a Top Iowa Workplace for Tenth Year

Community Support Advocates is excited to announce plans to expand their information and referral line for adults to include children and families. “Starting September 1, 2021, we will launch a new information and referral line supporting both adults and families in Polk County,” said CEO Christina Smith. “The information and referral line will be answered 24/7 by experienced … [Read more...] about Community Support Advocates to Launch New Info and Referral Line to Connect Families to Care

Share your Voice. Make a Difference. Don't let the pandemic get in the way of getting involved! Sharing your story is a critical part of advocating to Legislators and your elected leaders!  Community Support Advocates is hosting a number of ways to help you get involved! Join us for Community Support Advocates Hill Day Legislative Event on March 2nd at 1:30PM at the North … [Read more...] about CSA Advocacy Day 2021

Join us for the entire month of October for the 2020 Virtual Art Show of Growth & Recovery! This juried exhibition honors artists living with disabilities & mental health diagnoses. COVID-19 hit Momentum hard, but with the support of the community, we can continue services. We deliver free supplies, hold 1-1 studio sessions, and provide opportunities like this … [Read more...] about Virtual Art Show: Exhibition of Growth & Recovery

Community Support Advocates has been listed as a Top Iowa Work Place by the Des Moines Register, for the 9th year in a row. This list is calculated based on employee responses to questions about workplace culture, leadership, support and direction. Check out what our employees are saying about CSA here. … [Read more...] about Community Support Advocates named Top Iowa Workplace!

Community Support Advocates is celebrating its 16th year of presenting the (MOMENTUM): Works of Growth & Recovery art exhibition. Whether you are receiving traditional services or not, we invite Iowa artists to submit their work to be considered for the exhibition. For all details and entry requirements CLICK HERE. … [Read more...] about CALL TO ARTISTS: 16th annual Exhibition of Growth & Recovery

In times of uncertainty, what gives us hope is the knowledge that together we do extraordinary things. Resilience and wellness through the arts are more important than ever. Though our physical doors are closed and we've gone virtual, but we can do more! Help us fundraise May 5th for #GivingTuesdayNow to bring art supplies out into the community to our artists in need. We are … [Read more...] about May 5th – #GivingTuesdayNow