Honoring the Legacy of Teree Caldwell-Johnson

Apr 8, 2024

Along with her family, friends and all she touched, we join together in community to honor and celebrate the life of our friend, Teree Caldwell-Johnson.

Throughout her lifetime, Teree made a career of improving the communities of which she was a part through active participation to better systems for persons of all races, ages and orientation. She was tireless in her efforts to raise others to achieve their full potential and create systems to ensure their success.

As President and CEO of Oakridge Neighborhood Services, she worked to provide equal opportunity to thousands of local residents of all ages. She was a 20-year school board member of Des Moines Public Schools and active in many other community organizations. She was truly a dedicated advocate and champion for everyone that calls Des Moines home.

Her family invites you to honor Teree’s legacy by giving to the causes she cared about most deeply.

Teree Caldwell-Johnson Oakridge Neighborhood Endowment

Supporting the needs of Oakridge Neighborhood and Oakridge Services through an endowment to keep children achieving and families thriving.

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Teree Caldwell-Johnson Memorial Scholarship Endowment

Assisting Des Moines Public School students in furthering their educational aspirations.

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Spelman College Sisters of the 70’s Fund

As proud alumni of Spelman College, Teree and her friends established a fund to invest in future generations of intelligent, innovative women with bright futures.

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Contributions may also be mailed to the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, 1915 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309. Please note the fund you wish to support. Call (515) 883-2626 with any questions.