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The YMCA's 12th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast January 20th, 2025 *YMCA Logo

Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The YMCA’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Prayer Breakfast brings together residents, business and government leaders, and representatives of community nonprofit organizations to celebrate the legacy of Dr. King and promote his message of peace, justice, and opportunity for all. The 2025 Breakfast, “Everyone Deserves a Place to Call Home”, will feature a panel discussion centered around housing equity in our community. The event will also feature the presentation of the Make A Difference Awards, recognizing individuals for their work to advance opportunity and build a stronger, more inclusive community.

Tickets

Purchase individual tickets at the link below (if you do not have a YMCA account, click “Continue without an account” to purchase). No physical ticket required, simply provide your name when checking in.

To inquire about purchasing a table, contact Julia.Mason@dmymca.org. Please reserve your table by January 13th.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS


Make A Difference Award 2025 Honorees

  • Community: Polk County Housing Trust Fund
  • Individual: Caroline Gathright
  • Legacy: Ako Abdul-Samad

 

Thank You to Our Sponsors

  • Nationwide
  • Bankers Trust
  • Athene

 

 

EVENT DETAILS

Date

Monday, January 20th, 7:30 AM

 

Location

Parents Hall, Drake University Olmsted Center 2875 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311