Catholic Charities’ downtown office, as well as the Catholic Charities Food Pantry, will be closed in observance of Good Friday, April 18, and Easter Monday, April 21. We will resume normal business hours on April 22.

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Humble Servant: Tom Leto

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Joint Statements Issued on Immigration Enforcement

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Catholic Charities Celebrates 100 Years of Care and Compassion

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Serving 23 counties in southwest Iowa

We serve individuals and families in need, regardless of religion, race, gender, or demographic. We partner with many other civic and religious organizations in the area to complement our services and strive for well-rounded care for those we serve.

About our Mission

1,000,000+ people helped since 1924

100

Years of compassionate service

10,000+

Nights of shelter provided last year

1,350

Survivors aided

45%

Increase in people fed

What’s happening

Shamrocks & Shenanigans

March 1, 2025

6:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Mainframe Studios, 900 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Stories That Inspire: Vinh Nguyen

Creating Life-Changing Experiences The life of a refugee is paved with many challenges, roadblocks and struggles. Catholic Charites has a long history of supporting refugees and helping them succeed in their new lives here in Des Moines. Vinh Nguyen, a former Catholic Charities Refugee Services client, is grateful for the…

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