Catholic Charities has Opportunities for Everyone
If you or your organization are looking for a way to help others in the community, Catholic Charities has put together a list with many ways you can make a difference. From small donations to full-time volunteers, there is something everyone can do on this list!
- To find out more about volunteering, donation needs, and collection drives, contact Emily Klisares at eklisares@catholiccharitiesdm.org or 515-237-5027
- Learn more about volunteering HERE
- To Contribute:
- Click HERE to make a contribution online.
- Contact Mary Acevedo macevedo@catholiccharitiesdm.org or 515-237-5064.
- Mail checks to Catholic Charities, 601 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309.
Domestic Violence Shelter (Council Bluffs)
Contact: Sapana Sharma 712-256-2059 or ssharma@catholiccharitiesdm.org
Donations Needed:
- Adult Coloring Books
Colored Pencils
Trash bags- 13 gallon
Razors
Conditioner
Brushes
Bowls
Black leggings- all sizes(plus as well)
T-shirts- all sizes(plus as well)
Nonperishable food items- noodles, pasta sauce, etc.
Diapers- only sizes 1,2,4,5,6 - Pajama Sets (various sizes)
- Sweat sets (various sizes)
Food Pantry
Contact: Tom Leto 515-262-7290 or tleto@catholiccharitiesdm.org
Donations Needed:
- Toilet paper
- Bars of soap
- Tooth paste
- Shampoo & Conditioner
- Other personal care and toiletry items
- Deodorant
- Paper plates
- Blankets
- Socks
- Hats (adult & kid sizes)
- Gloves (adult & kid sizes)
- Coats (adult & kid sizes)
Emergency Family Shelter
Contact: Randy Jansen 515-282-1235 or rjansen@catholiccharitiesdm.org
Donations Needed:
- Meal Providers (contact eklisares@catholiccharitiesdm.org for list of open dates and details)
- Bus passes
- Protein Snacks
- Non scented laundry powder
- Dishwasher pods
- Dishwasher drying agent
- 13 gallon scented garbage bags
- 3-4 gallon trash can liners
- Twin XL flannel sheets
- Twin XL mattress pads
- Pillows
- Toilet bowl cleaner
- Hand soap refill bottles
- Baby wipes
- Men and women’s razors
- Shaving cream
- Conditioner
- Tin foil
- Coffee creamer
- Dryer sheets
Refugee Services
To Donate Items: donations@catholiccharitiesdm.org
To Volunteer: volunteer@catholiccharitiesdm.org
Donations Needed:
Shower Rods
Mops
Toilet brush
Cooking Pots
New Lamps
New Light bulbs
Twin size bed sheets
Dish soap
Brooms
body wash
New Vacuum cleaners
New Rice cookers
School supplies
Back packs
Twin XL Comforters
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