3125 Cottage Grove Ave.

Des Moines, IA 50311

(515) 770-5155

www.lsiowa.org

 

Our Impact

1 million+

Pounds of food grown by former refugee farmers.

15,000+

Mental health therapy sessions provided by licensed clinicians.

160

Years of service.

 

Mission

Unite, respect, grow and empower.

Key Services Provided

LSI invests $34 million annually to serve Iowans through five key program areas:

  • Early childhood services

  • Services for people with disabilities

  • Mental health programs

  • Immigrant and refugee community services

  • Foster care and adoption support

Key Audiences Served

LSI serves diverse children and families in all 99 counties in Iowa, including:

  • Children in Iowa’s detention system who have

  • experienced trauma

  • Families who wish to adopt or provide foster care

  • Elders resettled in Iowa from other countries

  • Teen parents who need extra support

  • Unaccompanied migrant children

  • Individuals with disabilities

Ways to give

  • Follow LSI on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.

  • Sponsor LSI’s 2025 Empower Des Moines event.

  • Donate online at www.lsiowa.org/donate.

  • Include LSI in your estate planning.

  • Volunteer with LSI.


What are the most immediate needs to support your organization?

The most immediate needs are financial gifts to help meet gaps not covered in grants or contracts. LSI partners with a broad base of donors including businesses, congregations, individuals, foundations and government entities — all working together to meet the most urgent needs of Iowa’s children and families.

 
 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  • Katie Fergus - Chair

  • Ryan Bhattacharyya

  • Amy Current

  • Lorna Halaas

  • Maureen Howard

  • Kevin Jones

  • Jodi Mongan

  • Michael Schmidt

  • Angela Weekley

    LSI FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  • Dennis Folden - Chair

  • Clinton Akerberg

  • Joe Bantz

  • Mike Byl

  • Tony Christensen

  • Bill Ekhardt

  • Katie Fergus

  • Lorna Halaas

  • Scott Hamilton

  • Mark Holmquist

  • David Hultgren

  • Jodi Mongan

  • Klinton Patterson

  • Darla Zellmer

    PRESIDENT & CHEIF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

  • Renee Hardman