Southridge Mall's Community Contributions

Southridge Mall is proud to bring many good things to Central Iowa Communities. Each year, Southridge Mall generates $11 million in taxes and provides an employment base of 1,850 jobs for the community. However, Southridge Mall's commitment to the community is not just limited to economic stimuli. Our commitment is far-reaching.

* Southridge Mall's staff contributed over 710 volunteer hours to the community.
* Donated goods or services and raised several thousand dollars for civic groups and non-profit organizations.
* Over the last 12 months 273 pints of blood have been collected at Southridge Mall and 819 patients have been helped.
* Southridge Mall hosted over 147 events and provided a venue for various civic groups, non-profit organizations, and educational programs in the community to create awareness of their particular programs, including:

Bidwell/Riverside Community Center
Boy Scouts
Des Moines Jaycees
Des Moines Public Schools
Explorer Post #78
Fort Des Moines Little League Sign-Up
Girl Scouts
Goodwill Industries of Iowa
Racoon Valley Softball Sign-Up
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Soccer South Sign-Up
Blood Center of Central Iowa
Corporate Wellness Services of Iowa Health - Des Moines
Camp Fire USA
Polk County Election Boards
Big Brothers Big Sisters
National Council on Youth Leadership
Southside Revitalization Committee
American Red Cross
Central Iowa Model A Car Club
Corvette Club of Iowa
Polk County Health Dept.
Latinos Unidos Fiesta of Events
Local Day Cares
Local School Activities
Southside Chamber of Commerce
YESS (Youth Emergency Services & Shelter)
Broadlawn's Medical Center
Habitat for Humanities
Indianola/Des Moines Chapters
Race for the Cure
Polk County Sheriff's
Des Moines Fire Dept.
Air National Guard
Blank Park Zoo