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 Mission1,000,000+ people helped since 1924
100+
Years of compassionate service
14,000+
Nights of shelter provided last year
2,000+
Survivors aided
615,501
Pounds of food rescued
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Helping Hands: Ashley Sgroi
Putting faith to action is one thing that Ashley Sgroi, middle school religion teacher at St. Augustin’s Catholic School in Des Moines, models for her students every year. From a young age, Ashley developed a great love for volunteering. Growing up in Maryland, she would serve…
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We are motivated by the seven themes of social justice. We invite all who value these same themes, regardless of faith, to engage directly with our mission.
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