Our Impact
100 Years of providing care and compassion
35,000 individuals supported last year
9,540 Hours of service by 264 volunteers.
Mission
Catholic Charities empowers individuals and strengthens families. For 100 years, we have provided help and hope to our community.
Key Services Provided
Since 1924, Catholic Charities has been committed to caring for those in need through five vital programs including counseling, domestic violence and sexual assault programming, an emergency family shelter, a food pantry and refugee services. We are committed to providing an unmatched level of care for those we serve.
Key Audiences Served
When adversity strikes, we are there to support the people of Central and Southwest Iowa when they need it. We serve all, regardless of background, as rooted in our Catholic social teachings and values.
Ways to give
Make an online gift at catholiccharitiesdm.org/donate.
Volunteer your time and talents to support those in need.
Fuel our mission by giving necessities from our Amazon wish lists.
Become a valued
community partner.
Join the Catholic Charities 100 Challenge by donating personal hygiene and household items to help our clients.
What are the most immediate needs to support your organization?
For a century, Catholic Charities has uniquely positioned our programs as destinations of choice within the communities we serve. We depend on our dedicated volunteers to help us deliver services with care and compassion while living out our mission to empower individuals and strengthen families. You can be a part of the solution for thousands in need by volunteering for just an hour or for a regular shift. Those without time to give can make an impact by providing monetary support to fund our programs. The need has never been greater to provide help and hope to our neighbors.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Rev. William M. Joensen
Christopher Welp
Dan Buscher
Ann DiDonato
Eric Heininger
Rev. Larry Hoffmann
Joyce Lillis
Sarah Dickhut Luth
Joe Stopulos
Rachel Torres
Laura Wenman
Robyn Wilkinson
Mark Witte