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Orchard Place CEO Message: Pride Month & Public Apology

June 4, 2021

This is Pride Month and in addition to this being a time to celebrate, educate, and advocate, it is past time for Orchard Place to publicly acknowledge systemic and individually held biases against those in the LGBTQ+ community.

Children's Mental Health Funding in Iowa is Essential

April 21, 2021

Orchard Place CEO Anne Starr's Letter to the Editor of the Des Moines Register regarding the critical need for state leaders to fund the children's mental health plan.

Advocacy Alert: Reach out & Speak up: Iowa's Kids Need You!

March 25, 2021

5 minutes of your time now will help secure $3.9 million for children's mental health in Iowa.

Holiday Drive - Volunteer & Donate

November 10, 2020

Help holiday wishes come true for children cared for by Orchard Place.

A Message from CEO Anne Starr

September 23, 2020

Thank you for supporting Orchard Place in developing strong futures.

Coronavirus Updates and Information

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