Civitas Rotary Forum

02/03/2025

We're grateful and proud that CIVITAS was recognized as one of six organizations on January 15th for outstanding work to combat human trafficking at a ceremony held at the Iowa State Capitol. The Iowa Network Against Human Trafficking and Slavery (NAHT) hosted the event along with the presentation of the signed proclamation by Gov. Kim Reynolds, designating January 2025 as Slavery and Human Trafficking Month.

Civitas member Tamara Kenworthy accepted the award on behalf of the Greater Des Moines Rotary Multi-Club Committee and spoke about the accomplishments of this committee, which is comprised of 13 metro area Rotary club representatives, and the impact Rotary has had in combating this complicated issue.

09/20/2024

Dan Nash is our Keynote Speaker for the 8th annual Civitas Rotary Forum and an expert trainer in the fight against human trafficking. Learn more about Dan's company and the work they do and join us on September 24th. https://www.humantraffickingtrainingcenter.com/

Tickets available here: https://bit.ly/Civitas2024_RegisterHere

09/11/2024

Learn more about this important issue from experts. Net proceeds go to fund training for law enforcement officers and their partners in the prevention of human trafficking.

09/10/2024

Learn more about this important issue.

Stories about human trafficking may perpetuate stereotypes and be misleading or sensationalized.

Learn the truth about what this crime is and how you can help fight it: https://go.dhs.gov/Z4H

09/06/2024

The 8th annual Civitas event – Putting an End to Human Trafficking in Iowa – is September 24th at the Hilton Garden Inn in West Des Moines. Presented by the Greater Des Moines Rotary Multi-Club Committee, the event brings Rotarians, their guests, and interested citizens together for education and networking. Get tickets or make a donation at https://bit.ly/Civitas2024_RegisterHere This year, net proceeds go to fund training for law enforcement officers and their partners in the prevention of human trafficking. Details at https://www.rotaryclubofdmam.com/page/civitas-2024-event

05/02/2023

Our 2023 program is about to start. Shoutout to our participating Central Iowa Rotary Clubs who worked to secure product donations for non-profits fighting human trafficking in Iowa. Top: the Des Moines Rotary AM club including CIVITAS co-chair Tamara Kenworthy at far right. Bottom Left: Karl Schilling, Waukee Rotary Club. Bottom Right: Dorothy's House one of the recipients. There's still time to make a donation at https://gofund.me/622df959
Net proceeds will go to local nonprofits working to end human trafficking.

05/01/2023

We're looking forward to the event tomorrow. Registration begins at 4pm. See you there!

04/13/2023

On May 2nd our panel of speakers includes experts in the fight against human trafficking in Iowa. John Jarvey, Retired U.S. Chief Federal Court Judge, Southern District of Iowa will join us. The event begins at 4 pm with registration and networking. The panel starts at 4:30 pm. Come and learn more about what you can do to Put an End to Human Trafficking in Iowa.

04/13/2023

Our May 2nd Event: Putting an End to Human Trafficking in Iowa is coming soon. Members of the public are welcome. Please register at https://tinyurl.com/59vpfr53. Tickets are $20/person. All net proceeds will go to local non-profit agencies working in the field of ending human trafficking.

OPEN TO PUBLIC, a program focused on ending human trafficking throughout greater Des Moines while building momentum for community service.

04/13/2023

Our panel of speakers are experts in the fight against Human Trafficking. Charlotte Kovacs will be on the panel. Charlotte is Victim Witness Specialist, Program Supervisor, U.S. Attorney's Office Southern District of Iowa. All net proceeds from this event will go to local non-profit agencies who are working against human trafficking. Please join us on May 2nd.

04/13/2023