Our Impact
48,118 Individuals supported last year.
11,788 nights of shelter provided.
48,465 individuals fed monthly.
Mission
Catholic Charities serves all in need, empowering individuals and strengthening families across Central and Southwest Iowa.
Key Services Provided
Since 1924, Catholic Charities has been committed to caring for those in need through vital programs including counseling, domestic violence and sexual assault programming, an emergency family shelter, a food pantry and community resource coordination which includes refugee services. We are committed to providing care for those we serve.
Key Audiences Served
Gifts made to Catholic Charities enable us to meet the needs of those in our community. When challenges occur, we are there to support the people of Central and Southwest Iowa when they need it. We serve all and are rooted in our Catholic Social Teachings and values.
Ways to give
Make an online gift at catholiccharitiesdm.org/donate.
Volunteer your time and talents to support our neighbors in need.
Fuel our mission by giving necessities from our Amazon Wish Lists.
Become a valued community partner.
Collect and donate personal hygiene and household items to help our clients.
What are the most immediate needs to support your organization?
For over a century, Catholic Charities has uniquely positioned our programs as destinations of choice within the communities we serve. Be a part of the solution for thousands by donating to Catholic Charities. You can make an impact by providing monetary support to fund our programs or through our Amazon Wish Lists. The need has never been greater to provide help and hope to our neighbors. We depend on our dedicated volunteers to help us deliver services with care and compassion while living out our mission to Empower Individuals and Strengthen Families.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Most Rev. William M. Joensen
Christopher Welp
Dan Buscher
Heidi DeMarais
Jim Gilchrist
Joe Happe
Eric Heininger
Lawrence Hemphill
Rev. Larry Hoffmann
June Keith
Joyce Lillis
Sarah Luth
Joe Stopulos
Robyn Wilkinson
Mark Witte