Press Releases

 Variety Postpones Young Variety’s Savor Des Moines Event Scheduled for April 18   DES MOINES, IA (Friday, March 20, 2020) – Variety - the Children's Charity of Iowa announced today that it will postpone Young Variety’s Savor Des Moines... Read more

 Variety Postpones Eastern Iowa’s Spirits of Spring Event Scheduled for April 2   ?DES MOINES, IA (Monday, March 16, 2020) – Variety - the Children's Charity of Iowa announced today that it will postpone eastern Iowa's Spirits of Spring scheduled for... Read more

Variety Raises $4 Million for Children of Iowa   DES MOINES, IA – (Monday, March 2, 2020) –Variety – the Children’s Charity raised $4,084,646 to support and improve the lives of underprivileged, at-risk and special needs... Read more

Variety – the Children’s Charity Raises Over $157,000 for Two Days of Compassion Supporting Families with Hospitalized Critically Ill Children DES MOINES, IA – (Jan. 23,... Read more

Variety – the Children’s Charity Raises Over $33,000 for Two Days of Compassion in Eastern Iowa to Support Families with Critically Ill Children CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – (Jan. 23, 2020)... Read more

Variety - the Children’s Charity of Eastern Iowa has tabbed veteran community leader, Robyn Rieckhoff to lead Variety’s Eastern Iowa team. Rieckhoff was previously executive director of... Read more

                                                                                                        FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Merchants Bonding Company Foundation’s 2020 Charity Golf Classic to Focus on The Vision to Learn Program Vision to Learn Program is Sponsored by Variety – the Children’s Charity and United Way of Central Iowa   WEST DES... Read more

Variety - the Children's Charity Awards Over $1.8M to Children's Charities Throughout Iowa DES MOINES, IA - (Sept. 17, 2019) -- Variety - the... Read more

United Way of Central Iowa and Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa have formed an unprecedented partnership to provide quality vision care to... Read more

  Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa Announces the 23rd Annual “Polo on the Green” Coolest Party of the Summer Celebrates Variety DES MOINES, IA (Wednesday, June 26, 2019) – Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa announced today the... Read more

  Variety is deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend and matriarch, Jody Reynolds. Jody was not only dedicated to Variety and the children of Iowa, she was also a... Read more

  Variety to Grant $1.9 Million to Children’s Charities at Grant Reception   MEDIA EVENT – Variety - the Children’s Charity will grant $1,926,671 to 62 Iowa... Read more

Find your valentine early this year at the 7th annual Des Moines Sweetheart Charity Date Auction! This year's auction is Saturday, February 10, from 6:00 p.m.... Read more

Variety- the Children’s Charity’s Black Tie gala, “New York, New York” kicked off 2018 by raising $148,000 to support Iowa children.     The gala was... Read more

Variety- the Children’s Charity granted $2.2 million to 58 central Iowa children’s charities today at its annual grant reception at the Fred Maytag II Scout... Read more

Variety – the Children’s Charity is joining forces with Jersey Mike’s Subs in Clive for the 6th Annual March “Month of Giving” fundraising campaign. During the month of March,... Read more

Variety – the Children’s Charity has raised $3,706,824 to support underprivileged, at-risk and special needs children throughout Iowa. The funds have been raised throughout the year... Read more

Local, national and international personalities come together at Variety – the Children’s Charity’s 42nd annual Telethon Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6 for a shared... Read more

Local, national and international personalities come together at Variety – the Children’s Charity’s 42nd annual Telethon Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6 for a shared... Read more

Variety – The Children’s Charity of Iowa will distribute brand new bikes, helmets and locks December 15 at 5:30 p.m. to 45 pre-selected children as part of its Bikes for... Read more

Variety – The Children’s Charity of Iowa will distribute brand new bikes, helmets and locks October 31 at 10 a.m. to more than 100 pre-selected children as part of its... Read more

Fareway Stores, Inc. recently conducted a round-up at the register to support Variety – the Children’s Charity. Donations were collected from Monday, Oct. 5 through Saturday,... Read more

Fareway Stores, Inc. has partnered with Variety – the Children’s Charity to conduct a round-up at the register from Monday, October 5 through Saturday, October 24. All... Read more

Variety- the Children’s Charity granted $2.5 million to 91 children’s charities throughout the state today at its annual grant reception at the Fred Maytag II Scout... Read more

Break out your best bow tie! Young Variety invites you to the 3rd Annual Bow Tie Ball presented by Sherpa Investment Management.  Bow Tie Ball will be held October... Read more

Variety’s Ashley Okland Star Playground (AOSP) celebrates its first anniversary at Des Moines’ popular Ewing Park.  The playground is the first and only all-inclusive public park... Read more