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
198,643
meals served
SHELTER
70,678
nights of shelter
We provide free and safe shelter for men, women and children who are homeless and hurting.
LIFE RECOVERY
381
life recovery participants
Through classes, counseling, work skills training and more, our free life recovery programs offer lasting transformation.
*Statistics from fiscal year 2024
Zendell's New Beginning
Zendell's New Beginning
Zendell's New Beginning
After years of homelessness, Zendell traded his sleeping bag for
safe shelter at Hope Ministries . . . today, he's a changed man!
What does equipping and
empowering people
actually look like?
A Family for Christmas
A Family for Christmas
A Family for Christmas
"How successful are your
programs and services?"
Hope, Healing & Purpose
Hope, Healing & Purpose
Hope, Healing & Purpose
Once upon a time, Anna had no idea her life could be radically
different . . . but today she knows all things are possible!
How do childhood adverse
experiences impact
homeless Central Iowans?
How You
Help Give Hope!
Feed, shelter and transform lives with your gift
How You
Help Change Lives
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