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:
- Twin comforters
- Rice Cookers (new)
- Pressure cookers (new)
- Lamps (new)
- Baking dishes
- Napkins
- Fragrance-free laundry powder
- Bus tokens
- Light bulbs (40-60 watt)
- 13 gallon garbage bags
- 3-4 gallon garbage bags
- Pots and pans
- Shower curtains and rods
- Knife sets
- Mops
- Vacuum cleaners (new)
- Can openers
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