Synergy Center
The Synergy Center’s mission is to support multiple health organizations that focus on upstream approaches to ultimately improve the health and well-being of the community. The collaborative environment will create new relationships, leading to knowledge sharing that helps organizations advance their respective missions.
They each focus on different elements of the social determinants of health. Please see our currently participating nonprofits in this shared space below. The Synergy Center brings together health-focused, nonprofit organizations sharing a modern, office space environment and resources funded by Telligen Community Initiative.
Participating Nonprofits
Great Outdoors Foundation
The Great Outdoors Foundation is Central Iowa’s pathway to sustainable, healthy environments. We are a regional conservation leader and a catalyst for high impact environmental projects. We convene partners with a shared vision, drive collaboration and raise awareness and funds. (Health determinants of safe recreation, physical space and water quality)
Iowa Center for Children’s Justice
Iowa Center for Children'sJustice elevates children's views in custody matters and promotes child-focused solutions through legal representation, education and alternative dispute resolution. (Health determinant of youth trauma/resiliency focused on central Iowa)
Prevent Child Abuse Iowa
Prevent Child Abuse Iowa’s mission is to lead child abuse prevention efforts in Iowa through advocacy, awareness and assistance. (Health determinant of youth safety and new organizational leadership transition).
Eat Greater Des Moines
Eat Greater Des Moines works to provide access to healthy food for allIowans – working to identify, develop and connect resources with the broader community to support the entire food lifecycle in Central Iowa. (Health determinant of food access)
Iowa ACEs 360
Iowa ACEs 360 provides research, tools, and a network to empower Iowans to take informed actions that help all individuals heal from trauma and thrive for generations to come. Together we can create compassionate communities that support all Iowans in life-long healthy development. (Health determinant around the complex challenges related to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
Iowa Public Health Association
IPHA is the voice of public health in Iowa through advocacy, membership services and partnerships. (Health determinant of health in all policies and health equity via public health capacity)
Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation
Follows the guiding principles of integrating education, conservation, recreation and health to engage park users. (Health determinants of safe recreation, physical activity and water quality)
