OUR MISSION
DES MOINES, IA
My Happy Place
My Happy Place is a 501(c)3 organization comprised of passionate volunteers whose intention is to create healing environments for individuals who are struggling with a serious health issue. A “healing environment” is often defined as one that has a nurturing and therapeutic effect. We simply call it, “my happy place”.
For the person on a serious health journey, a healing environment can help to lower stress and anxiety, reduce pain, accelerate recovery and promote a sense of well-being. My Happy Place does all that, and more. Often times, the news that the individual is going to have a “happy place” created for them, is the first good news they’ve received since their diagnosis. This gives them something to look forward to other than focusing on their illness.
benefit. We will create a place that embodies soothing colors, cleanliness, sounds, scents and visual stimuli. We use
specially curated items that will provide comfort, resulting in a new space that will help to strengthen their ability to cope
and recover.
What we offer is one part of the healing process, and we believe a very significant part. Our hope is that each time the recipient walks into their “happy place”, they are reminded they are not alone on their journey-they have the love and support of friends, family and their community.
We serve qualifying recipients in Des Moines, and a 30 – mile radius.
My Happy Place – Des Moines is under the Group Exemption of
My Happy Place – Mason City for 501(c)3 tax deductible purposes.
My Happy Place – Mason City EIN: 46-2628458
My Happy Place – Des Moines EIN: 87-3583840
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MEET OLIVIA
Sometimes the bravest of the brave come in tiny little bodies. Meet Olivia (Liv). She is an incredibly smart, creative, spunky 7-year-old with two little sisters who look up to her as their superhero, and for good reason. Liv has beat cancer in a BIG WAY. When cancer interrupted a family vacation two years ago, it had no idea what it was facing with this amazing family. We are so very excited to bring her a HAPPY PLACE made just for her, where she can celebrate being cancer free! We thought it would be best to hear Liv’s story directly from her.
MEET OUR BOARD
Sharon Keeling
Director
My Happy Place Des Moines, IA
Michelle Henaman
Board President
Michelle is Senior Relationship Manager with ClaimDOC
Beth Steven
Board Member
Sr. EDI Business Analyst – Ops with Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Carrie Norris
Board Member
Carrie is the Owner/President with Grand Home Renovations
Edye Beckerman
Board Member
Clive Chamber of Commerce
Jamie Thompson
Board Member
Jamie is a Realtor with ReMax Precision
Kim Babberl
Board Member
Kim is the Senior Director, Solution Consulting with MedeAnalytics
Timothy Walker
Board Member
TD Roofing & Exterior
Tampa, Florida
My Happy Place Des Moines, IA serving a 30 mile radius
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