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
Fill out a Hopeful Spaces pledge card at ellipsisiowa.org/get-involved.
Learn more about our work at ellipsisiowa.org.
Set up a recurring donation at ellipsisiowa.org.
Volunteer as an individual or group.
Visit our social media channels for special supply drives.
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