Faithfully Serving
Hope Ministries provides food, clothing, shelter and life recovery support for men, women and children in desperate need. With seven ministry centers around Des Moines, our goal is to provide rescue, recovery and restoration to change people’s lives forever.
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MEALS
160,601
meals served
SHELTER
61,427
nights of shelter
We provide free and safe shelter for men, women and children who are homeless and hurting.
LIFE RECOVERY
272
life recovery participants
Through classes, counseling, work skills training and more, our free life recovery programs offer lasting transformation.
*Statistics from calendar year 2022
A Solid Foundation
Right Where I Belong
Right Where I Belong
"Basically, I was going to die . . . or get help," Shay remembers.
Shay chose help and hope—and his life has been transformed!
"It's Never Too Late"
"It's Never Too Late
"It's Never Too Late!"
After 35 years of drug addiction, Cindy broke free . . .
and she wants everyone to know it's never too late to change!
The Start of Something New
Something New
Something New
After three years of living in a tent, David was ready to begin again . . .
He found his fresh start at Hope Ministries!
Hope That Changes Everything
Hope Changes Everything
Hope Changes Everything
After a life-threatening overdose, Tiffany longed for a new life...
and she was willing to do whatever it took to find it.
How You
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Feed, shelter and transform lives with your gift
How You
Help Change Lives
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