Annual Appeal

Your Support Serves Thousands in Central and Southwest Iowa

Two Iowas exist side by side… one of comfort, and one of quiet crisis. 

At Catholic Charities, we serve those who are far too often overlooked: the new mother fleeing abuse, the grandparent skipping meals to feed their grandchildren, the immigrant beginning a new life in Iowa, and the hard worker one missed paycheck away from homelessness. From the big city of Des Moines to the smallest rural communities, Catholic Charities serves as a safety net for individuals and families on the edge of adversity.

Your gift powers essential services like our Emergency Family Shelter, Food Pantry, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault program, Counseling services and Community Resource Coordination. With your help, we can bridge the gap between survival and stability, bringing hope, dignity, and healing to those who need it most. 

Please give today and help us build a stronger, more merciful Iowa—one where no one is left out, overlooked, or alone.

Contributions made by check can be mailed with your annual appeal form to:
Catholic Charities Annual Appeal
Attn: Bobbi Jo Smith
601 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309

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