Community Days

The first Friday and Saturday in October Valley West Mall lends itself to Des Moines area non profit organizations. Raising money as well as awareness of area organizations is what this community event is all about. Handmade items such as crafts, baked goods, cookbooks and ceramics are sold by area non profit organizations to raise money towards the groups purpose. All non profit groups are welcome, however space is limited. If your group is interested in exhibiting please contact Trisha Barton in the Marketing Office at 515-225-3632.

Class Cash Sponsored by MetaBank

Valley West Mall and MetaBank will award a total of $10,000 to area schools as part of this Back to School shopping program. Customers simply need to present their receipts dated from the summer sidewalk sale through Labor Day to guest services and have them validated. Purchase amounts will be totaled at the end of the event and the schools with the greatest allocations will receive $3,000 for first place, $2,000 for second place, $1,000 for third place and $500 for 4th through eleventh place. Customers who shop during the tax free weekend will earn double their recipt amounts. Class Cash is Valley West Mall’s way to assist in providing schools in our community with funds they can use to benefit in the education of our children!

Becca's Closet

Valley West Mall is one of the official drop off locations for donations to Becca’s Closet. So bring your gently used or brand new formal dresses to Guest Services. For additional information on Becca’s Closet click here! About Becca’s Closet Little things can make a big difference! This was the phrase that served as the driving force behind the beautiful life and caring actions of 16-year-old Rebecca Kirtman. Becca, a cheerleader, honor student, and caring young woman, passed away in a tragic automobile accident on August 20, 2003. Today, her family and friends not only remember Becca for her great love and friendship, but also for her contributions to the community. In the Spring of her Freshman year at Nova High School, Rebecca launched a dress bank providing dresses and formal accessories to high school girls wanting to attend their prom/homecoming, but who did not have the resources to purchase them. That spring, after countless hours of effort and work, Becca managed to single-handedly collect over 250 prom dresses. Due to Rebecca’s unique ability to strive above and beyond expectations, many girls across South Florida were able to attend their High School prom in style. In order to sustain Becca’s dream, countless dedicated people across the United States have joined with her family and friends to provide opportunities for those who seek them. All volunteers will be working toward a common goal initiated by Becca. Rebecca Kirtman was a wonderful daughter, sister, student, friend, and contributor to society. Although Becca is no longer with us, her dream lives on and Becca’s Closet will continue to assist our youth and forever embrace her spirit. FOR LOCAL CHAPTER INFORMATION PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW:Becca’s Closet

The Heart Connection- Children's Cancer Programs

Valley West Mall partners with The Heart Connection to raise money for thier Children’s Cancer Programs. A special 38ft Christmas Tree graces Von Maur Court during the holidays, and the gift wrap station with Lite 104.1 will once again be accross from the food court area on the lower level. Both of these itmes will raise thousands of dollars for this great organization that does so much for children with cancer and their families.