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Hope Ministries

We provide food, clothing, shelter and long-term life recovery programs for people who are homeless, hungry, abused or addicted.

Our mission is to rescue those who are homeless, hungry, abused or addicted, providing opportunities for hope, recovery and restoration through the love of Jesus Christ. We operate the following ministry centers around Des Moines:

-Bethel Mission, our shelter for homeless men

-Door of Faith, our long-term life recovery center for homeless men

-Hope Center for Women and Children, offering short-

term programming and long-term life recovery for single women and mothers with children

-Hope Cafe, our community dining hall, serving free meals every day of the year to homeless, near-homeless and hungry people

-Hope Ministries Thrift, offering low-cost clothing, furniture, shoes, household goods and more at two store locations

06/16/2026

Women in our life recovery program were recently presented with this question: what keeps you grounded?

But what started as a question in the classroom spread throughout the entirety of our Hope Ministries Center for Women and Children. Today, notes are posted on the floor-length windows in our welcome center with responses from women (and kids!) to share what is keeping them grounded in this season of life. Here's what some of them had to say:

🔹 Knowing I still have a chance to be in my children's lives.
🔹 Working out and a good nights rest.
🔹 I survived.

Pictured are the notes women wrote for themselves as a reminder and an act of encouragement for them and other ladies staying at our Hope Center.

06/15/2026

Six acres of ground is no small project when it comes to regular maintenance and lawncare. But thanks to our good friends at Trinity on Fifth , we now have a new zero-turn lawn mower for use at our Hope Ministries Center for Women and Children. And, to make a great gift even better, they coordinated a team of volunteers from their church to work a regular rotation to keep our grounds freshly mowed and presentable.

Pictured is Jeff Maak, on the new mower caring for our grounds and representing the Trinity on Fifth volunteer team.

Thank you, Trinity on Fifth, for your faithful partnership and continued generosity!

06/12/2026

We're celebrating Kelley for her nine years of faithful service. As a program services coordinator Kelli has walked alongside countless women and moms with kids providing assistance and accountability as they navigate life's challenges.

06/11/2026

We are pleased to celebrate the life recovery graduation of David and Neil!

Both men have dedicated themselves to the hard work of life change. Throughout the last year they have engaged in case management, substance abuse counseling, life skills classes and more to equip them as they move toward a productive life.

In fact, both David and Neil have taken their next step in their recovery by choosing to move into our Men’s Supportive Housing campus. In this new season, both men will be surrounded by a community of like-minded individuals to help them remain sober as they transition into independent living. Plus, affordable housing accommodations will help them save needed funds to secure permanent housing as they put into practice the tools they have learned throughout the last year.

Please join us in the comments to celebrate David and Neil!

06/09/2026

Throughout the year our team has opportunities to be refreshed in our work and connect with other staff across the ministry. Recently, some of our team members attended an Iowa Cubs baseball game where Tony, an intake coordinator at our Bethel Mission men’s shelter, got to throw out the first pitch!

06/08/2026

We were pleased to host Women of Engineering from Pella Windows and Doors at our Hope Ministries Center for Women and Children. As one of our corporate partners, Pella Windows and Doors supports our organization by matching their employees’ donations to Hope Ministries. Plus, employees from their team come on-site to complete service projects. This year their Women of Engineering group beautified our Hope Center by potting plants and weeding the landscaping around our building. We are grateful for their generosity and contribution to refresh our campus in time for women and kids to enjoy this summer.

You can find out if your workplace offers matching gifts on our website here: https://www.hopeiowa.org/ways-to-give/corporate-matching-gifts/f

06/05/2026

Each year more than 300 high-impact individuals serve through our M25 Volunteer Network on a regular basis. Whether they are serving meals, facilitating classes, mentoring or otherwise contributing their time and talents in another way, we are grateful for their continued contribution to pour into the lives of hurting men, women and kids.

To recognize their faithful partnership, volunteers are invited to participate in Hope 201. This event is an enrichment opportunity for individuals to be encouraged in their work as they connect with staff and volunteers across the organization, receive ministry updates, learn more about other programs and services and participate in a time of worship together.

Our most recent event was a great reminder of how impact is made possible through partnership.

06/04/2026

Homelessness doesn’t just happen.

Years of instability, trauma and other challenging life circumstances—like adverse childhood experiences—contribute and can eventually lead to homelessness. But it doesn’t stop there . . .

When past trauma contributes to present trauma, the struggles multiply.

06/02/2026

Serving meals is an impactful and practical way to connect with our ministry. During meal service you get to connect with staff, meet other volunteers and serve the community meal guests and residents in our care.

Our friends at The Exchange Club of Des Moines recently served dinner at our Hope Ministries Center for Women and Children and gave help and hope to hungry individuals and families staying with us.

06/01/2026

This spring, Ricky spent an afternoon with his mentor volunteering at Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Together they made beds for kids who otherwise would have to sleep on the floor. Through their service, more kids can have a comfortable, safe place to sleep at night.

We’re especially grateful to witness the mentorship of teens like Ricky who are staying with their moms at our Hope Ministries Center for Women and Children. Mentors provide additional support for teens as they navigate faith, school and life to help them successfully transition into early adulthood.

“Discipleship of the next generation is vital not only to the work at Hope Ministries but to the Christian Church at large. I'm proud of all our M25 volunteers who pour into young adults at Hope Center, knowing that these teens are so much more likely to keep the faith and grow up with an even greater understanding and love for the Lord,” shared Trevor, our volunteer coordinator.

Address

1310 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA
50314

Website

http://www.hopeiowa.org/

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