Why Your Gift Matters

Right here in Central Iowa, men, women and children are struggling with hunger, homelessness, abuse and addiction. Because of donors like you, last year Hope Ministries reported:

Statistics from fiscal year 2025

0meals to people who were hungry
0nights of safe shelter for men, women and children
0participants in life recovery programs, receiving tools to rebuild their lives

Four Ways to Give Hope

Donate Monthly

Provide safe shelter and care year-round
Monthly giving is the most powerful way to make a difference. By joining Team Hope, your steady support provides safe shelter for hurting neighbors, plus all the meals and care that comes along with it.
Join Team Hope
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Donate Once

Meet immediate needs today
A one-time gift meets immediate needs — providing meals, shelter, and care for neighbors in crisis tonight.
Give Now
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Become an i58 Sponsor

Sponsor a room or bed
With your financial commitment, you can sponsor a room or bed at Hope Ministries, providing safety, warmth and restoration all year long.
Become a Sponsor

Join Empowering Women

A philanthropy group for women
Your annual $1,000 Empowering Women contribution (or $84/month) supports our comprehensive programs for women and children.
Join Empowering Women

More Ways to Give

Legacy Planning

Leave a lasting impact by including Hope Ministries in your will or estate plan.
Learn about Legacy Planning

Donor-Advised Funds

Recommend a grant from your DAF to provide meals, shelter, and recovery.
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Donate Stock

Your gift of stock helps fund our programs — changing lives across Central Iowa.
Give with Stock
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Stories of Hope

Every gift represents a life changed.
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Zendell

It’s time to fight the good fight

Zendell’s old life was filled with drugs, broken relationships and years of homelessness.

Meet Zendell
Brea

This isn’t just treatment—it’s life recovery

Only weeks after losing her mom, Brea—who’d struggled for years with drug addiction—was arrested and jailed.

Meet Brea

In-Kind Gifts

In-kind gifts also make a difference! You can help by donating clothing, food, household items, or other supplies that directly support our programs.

Stewardship You Can Trust

Hope Ministries is 100% privately funded so we can stay true to our Christ-centered mission. 79% of every dollar supports programs and services, and we’ve earned Candid’s Gold Transparency Seal (2025) for accountability.

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