Monsoon Asians & Pacific Islanders in Solidarity

Knittinsmitten Our Way to Wellbeing is a crafting support group hosted by Monsoon. This group invites young and adult Asian women to gather in a supportive space to explore how knitting and creative practices can support healing and wellbeing.

No knitting experience is required. This sessions take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 12:30pm to 2:00pm, at the Monsoon Community Healing Space in Des Moines.

𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: Saturday, May 30, 2026
𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄: 12:30pm – 2:00pm
𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: Monsoon Community Healing Space
(1212 E. 17th Court, Des Moines, IA)

For more information, contact Tara Gurung at [email protected]

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Wellness

It’s a beautiful day to be outside - whether you are at your garden or at Celebrasian!

A Friday update of our future Community space/cafe/store..

April 2026 highlights with Monsoon’s direct service and community outreach advocates are here

➡️ Swipe to see what we’ve been up to!

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Join Monsoon and the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence for a community conversation on sexual violence and its impact on individuals, families, and communities. As part of the Shouts & Whispers with Rekha series, this dialogue will explore connections between sexual violence, trafficking, intimate partner violence, harassment, and violence during times of war and conflict. Together, we’ll create space for reflection, shared learning, and conversation around supporting survivors, strengthening community care, and sharing resources and services available in our communities.

𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: Saturday, June 13, 2026
𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: Forest Avenue Public Library
(1326 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA)

For more information, email Monsoon at [email protected]

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On May 17, 2026, Monsoon advocates Lata D’Mello, Soe Moe, and Tara Gurung conducted an outreach event at the Chin Baptist Church in Marshalltown alongside Marshalltown and Waterloo HHS supervisors, who participated as guest speakers.
The event focused on community engagement, support services, and strengthening connections with local families and community members.

Thank you Binnie and Ben for the seedlings! We will plant these tomorrow from 8am to 11am! Join us if you are free.

Update on our future community space on Douglas Avenue!

Olivia Tyler of KCCI interviewed us for AAPI Heritage/History Month.

https://www.kcci.com/article/monsoon-healing-center-des-moines-aapi/71252248

Iowa nonprofit supports Asian and Pacific Islander survivors through culture and community Monsoon Asians and Pacific Islanders in Solidarity provides free assistance to victims of violence while fostering cultural connection and community growth in Iowa.