Raise the Bar Initiative
About
We are a local Des Moines non-profit focused on serving girls and women in our community. Our focus is to help them build strength physically, mentally and emotionally. The tools we use to do that are strength training, honest conversation and community building.
MISSION STATEMENT
To educate and provide opportunities for girls and women to develop strength through strength training and community building.
Services
We are known for the Women's Barbell Classic, which is a push/pull powerlifting meet for girls and women ages 8+. It is a celebration of women in the strength community and is the primary fundraiser for the organization. Additionally, the 3 ways we serve our community is through the following programs: 1. Barbell Club - An afterschool program inside of Des Moines public schools 2. HERoic- Where we team up with local non-profits to bring our mission to their participants 3. You Can Lift Wish Us - This is how we serve the everyday women. We provide corporate wellness and also open gym sessions with trainers who are there to give their knowledge free of charge.
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