1441 Pleasant St.

Des Moines, IA 50314

515-243-2111

www.rmhdesmoines.org

 

1,084

Number of families served in 2023.

$100

The cost to house one family for one night.

17

The average length of stay for families in 2023 is 17 days.

 

Mission

Enriching the quality of life for children and their families.

Key Services Provided

We offer a place to call home at little to no cost, so that families can stay together. At our two House locations, one inside MercyOne Children’s Hospital and one near Blank Children’s Hospital, families are only steps away from their critically ill children.

Key Audiences Served

We serve families who have children aged 21 years or younger using a medical facility in the Des Moines area. Not only do we serve families from Iowa, but we also provide a home away from home for families from all over the United States and around the world.

Ways to Give


What are the most immediate needs to support your organization?

Like everyone else, the pandemic has presented many challenges. One of our greatest challenges and immediate needs is our Meal Program. Local community businesses have long been tremendous supporters of our meal program by giving employees Volunteer Time Off to come and prepare a hot meal for the over 6,000 families we serve each year. We recognize these companies each night for providing a meal while fostering a culture of serving others. The pandemic made volunteering difficult for everyone and getting meals into the hands of families with children receiving critical medical care throughout the Des Moines area was still a top priority. We began a “Carry-Out” meal program to help get nourishment to families in our area hospitals. This Carry-Out program is a need that will continue as we have served over 8,000 meals since its inception. You can help fulfill this immediate need by coming to the House and preparing a meal, sending a meal to feed 25 people from a local restaurant, purchase individually wrapped food items for our sacked lunch program or purchase gift cards for Hy-Vee and Fareway to purchase dinners from their kitchen to serve families. 

 
 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  • President - Terry Nielsen

  • President-elect - Jonathan Musser

  • Secretary - Tracy Whitaker

  • Treasurer - Ty Doggett

  • Past-president - Paul Pick

  • Nick Callison

  • Andrea Chase

  • Sue Emich

  • Jason Evans

  • Dr. Kyle Hickman

  • Jon Hummel

  • Kris Martins

  • Tim Moore

  • Jed Pedersen

  • Dr. Matt Petty

  • David Roberts

  • Lisa Soifer

  • Andrew Strube

  • Steve Walsh

  • Ty Weis

  • Alec Wilcox

  • Kevin Wosmansky