7225 N.W. 58th St.

Johnston, IA 50131

(515) 243-3459

www.ellipsisiowa.org

 

Our Impact

799

kids and families served daily

78,840

meals served per year.

1,687

Therapy sessions provided per year

 

Mission

As a safe space to pause, Ellipsis helps kids and families address concerns, learn skills and build healthy relationships, so they can write their own story.

Key Services Provided

  • Individual, group and family therapy

  • In-home counseling and behavioral health help

  • Care coordination

  • Emergency shelter

  • Respite care

  • Foster group care

  • Supported apartment living

  • Preparation for adult living

  • Residential care for youths with neurodevelopmental conditions

Key Audiences Served

We serve kids and families in Central Iowa who need help building better relationships and reaching goals to become successful community members. In fiscal year 2024, we served 799 kids across 59 counties, with 52% of our population coming from Polk County, and 18% from Jasper and Marion counties combined.

Ways to Give


What are the most immediate needs to support your organization?

Our society expects kids and teens — some of whom have experienced incredible hardship — to overcome trauma, transform behaviors and learn life skills while living in spaces that lack dignity and don’t make them feel hopeful or valued. That mentality must change, and facilities must improve if we want progress. Iowa has lost more than 230 foster group care beds in five years. Fewer youths are served in these settings. Needs are higher than ever. Ellipsis cannot address these needs without increasing facility capacity, offering spaces that inspire youths to reach goals. Consider pledging to our Hopeful Spaces campaign.

 
 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  • President - Travis Sheets

  • Vice president - Mick Lovell

  • Treasurer - Shane Zimmerman

  • Secretary -

  • Amy Williams

  • Laura Allen

  • Kirk Besh

  • Don Blumenthal

  • Tim Crawford

  • Kyle DeSmith

  • Tina Hoffman

  • Rachel Kelley

  • Joanne Lasrado

  • Doug Pearson

  • Rich Schappert

  • Jill Smith

  • Jennifer Stimson

  • Jane Sturtz

  • Ann Trebilcock