The Alternative Giving Market is a joy-filled answer to the common dilemma: What do you get the person who has everything?
Honor those who have enough by giving to those who have too little! Why give Uncle Harold yet another sweater he doesn’t need (or even want)? Instead, shop from 15+ local nonprofits and 20 global mission projects — all offering meaningful gifts that change lives.
Does Uncle Harold love dogs?
🐾 A $25 gift in his name provides a week of pet food for a family in need through the Animal Rescue League.
Is he a retired doctor?
💉 A $25 donation provides ten polio vaccines for children overseas through the Rotarians.
The In-Person Alternative Giving Market on December 6 Was a Wonderful Success! Thanks to the generosity of our community, we raised over $11,300 in support of 18 locally based and 20 globally based nonprofit organizations. We are deeply grateful to everyone who participated.
But the Giving Isn’t Over! Our online shopping market is now open through December 15, and you can still choose meaningful gifts from more than 18 local organizations—including the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, The Beacon Women’s Shelter, Central Iowa Shelter & Services, CROSS Outreach, Johnston Partnership, and many more.
You can shop below on this website or click AGM Zeffy Online for a different online format.
Give light. Give gifts that truly give back!
Does Uncle Harold love dogs?
🐾 A $25 gift in his name provides a week of pet food for a family in need through the Animal Rescue League.
Is he a retired doctor?
💉 A $25 donation provides ten polio vaccines for children overseas through the Rotarians.
The In-Person Alternative Giving Market on December 6 Was a Wonderful Success! Thanks to the generosity of our community, we raised over $11,300 in support of 18 locally based and 20 globally based nonprofit organizations. We are deeply grateful to everyone who participated.
But the Giving Isn’t Over! Our online shopping market is now open through December 15, and you can still choose meaningful gifts from more than 18 local organizations—including the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, The Beacon Women’s Shelter, Central Iowa Shelter & Services, CROSS Outreach, Johnston Partnership, and many more.
You can shop below on this website or click AGM Zeffy Online for a different online format.
Give light. Give gifts that truly give back!
“When you purchase a gift through the Alternative Giving Market, you are building partnerships with people in need in Des Moines and throughout the world” said Bill O’Connell, St Paul Presbyterian Church’s pastor. “You will be doing something meaningful, and it will also make you and your gift recipients feel great!”
For commonly asked questions about the AGM, click here!
2025 LOCAL NONPROFITS: (CLICK ON THEIR NAME TO LEARN MORE!)
You can download gift insert templates to give your loved one once you've made your purchase! Choose from two designs here!
