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