On October 7, 2022, Community Support Advocates hosted its 18th annual Momentum: Works of Growth and Recovery Exhibition featuring Central Iowa artists living with mental illness or disabilities. The live exhibition, presented by Pro Network Solutions, was part of Mainframe Studios Barrier Free First Friday event in Des Moines this past Friday. The event was a success in … [Read more...] about On October 7, 2022, Community Support Advocates hosted its 18th annual Momentum:
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Momentum seeking artist partnerships for new immersive/interactive exhibition
Momentum is partnering with local artists to share their experience of living with a disability or mental health condition through an immersive and interactive art exhibition. This exhibition will provide the community an experience that educates them through art about the artists' experience with mental health or disability. Artists can use a variation of light, sound, … [Read more...] about Momentum seeking artist partnerships for new immersive/interactive exhibition
Annual Momentum t-shirt design contest is open for submissions
Community Support Advocates is excited to announce our annual Momentum t-shirt design contest. Each year, artists create t-shirt designs inspired by World Mental Health Day and our Works of Growth and Recovery Exhibition in hopes of their art being featured on a limited edition Momentum t-shirt. We encourage anyone that identifies as having a disability, mental health … [Read more...] about Annual Momentum t-shirt design contest is open for submissions
CSA staff members advocate for success of all Iowans
Community Support Advocates is celebrating 25 years of supporting individuals and families impacted by mental health or disabilities in Central Iowa. The nonprofit served 100 people during its first year in 1997 — and expects to serve more than 1,900 people this year. A critical “first stop” organization that connects individuals and families to resources — such as employment, … [Read more...] about CSA staff members advocate for success of all Iowans
CSA’s Momentum art show was born of a client’s talent and the CEO’s desire to do more
Community Support Advocates is celebrating 25 years of supporting individuals and families impacted by mental health or disabilities in Central Iowa. The nonprofit served 100 people during its first year in 1997 — and expects to serve more than 1,900 people this year. A critical “first stop” organization that connects individuals and families to resources — such as employment, … [Read more...] about CSA’s Momentum art show was born of a client’s talent and the CEO’s desire to do more
CSA empowered this Iowan to know the value of his own life
Community Support Advocates is celebrating 25 years of supporting individuals and families impacted by mental health or disabilities in Central Iowa. The nonprofit served 100 people during its first year in 1997 — and expects to serve more than 1,900 people this year. A critical “first stop” organization that connects individuals and families to resources — such as employment, … [Read more...] about CSA empowered this Iowan to know the value of his own life
CSA changes lives, says client advocate
Community Support Advocates is celebrating 25 years of supporting individuals and families impacted by mental health or disabilities in Central Iowa. The nonprofit served 100 people during its first year in 1997 — and expects to serve more than 1,900 people this year. A critical “first stop” organization that connects individuals and families to resources — such as employment, … [Read more...] about CSA changes lives, says client advocate
CSA knows the importance of independence for Iowans impacted by mental health or disabilities
Community Support Advocates is celebrating 25 years of supporting individuals and families impacted by mental health or disabilities in Central Iowa. The nonprofit served 100 people during its first year in 1997 — and expects to serve more than 1,900 people this year. A critical “first stop” organization that connects individuals and families to resources — such … [Read more...] about CSA knows the importance of independence for Iowans impacted by mental health or disabilities
How CSA helped this Iowan set goals so he could live independently
Community Support Advocates is celebrating 25 years of supporting individuals and families impacted by mental health or disabilities in Central Iowa. The nonprofit served 100 people during its first year in 1997 — and expects to serve more than 1,900 people this year. A critical “first stop” organization that connects individuals and families to resources — such … [Read more...] about How CSA helped this Iowan set goals so he could live independently
Iowa attorney: The community is better with CSA in it
Community Support Advocates is celebrating 25 years of supporting individuals and families impacted by mental health or disabilities in Central Iowa. The nonprofit served 100 people during its first year in 1997 — and expects to serve more than 1,900 people this year. A critical “first stop” organization that connects individuals and families to resources — such as employment, … [Read more...] about Iowa attorney: The community is better with CSA in it