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Catholic Charities helps those who are struggling in central and southwest Iowa 24 hours a day, seven days per week, 365 days a year. With that kind of schedule, we need the help of volunteers to support our mission to Empower Individuals and Strengthen Families.
We are in immediate need of meal providers for evening meals at our Emergency Family Shelter. This simple act of kindness provides a sense of normalcy and nourishment for the families we are helping along their path back to self-sufficiency. We need YOUR HELP to fill the calendar and are grateful for one-time meal providers or those who are able to do so on a monthly basis.
Every hour of your time impacts someone’s life.
While most of our direct client work is done by our trained staff, we have many other opportunities for volunteers to get involved and make a difference! There is something for everyone to do, from providing a home-cooked meal to the Emergency Family Shelter, to helping with yard work at the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault program, to giving a couple hours of your time to help feed those coming to the Food Pantry and much more!
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- Community Partners Support Catholic Charities Food Pantry During Renovation Following Car Accident
The Catholic Charities Food Pantry renovations are complete, following a car accident that left major structural damage. The Catholic Charities Food Pantry, located at 1815 Hubbell Ave., Des Moines, provides essential assistance for individuals and families experiencing food … - Stories That Inspire: JulioImagine enduring years of abuse and exploitation in a place where you don’t speak the native language. For Catholic Charities Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault client, Julio*, this was his reality. Julio was alone, with no family around …
- Loving Our Neighbors in NeedEvery day, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Des Moines, bears witness to the unseen strength of our neighbors striving to overcome life’s challenges. While many of us rarely think twice about the luxury of air-conditioned homes, cruise-controlled cars or …
