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Community Type

Epworth United Methodist Church

Meals served Tuesdays from 5:30 PM-6:30 PM and Saturdays 11 AM - 12:30 PM

Epworth United Methodist Church has a trained ministry team that provides ongoing support for as long as necessary to individuals when they are released from prison.

Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 AM-12 PM

Address:

412 Euclid Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50313
United States

Phone:
515.243.3817

Evelyn K Davis Center

Services including job search assistance, job interview preparation, career resume preparation assistance, job preparation, and Adult Based Education classes.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM

Men on the Move Clothing Closet (Tuesday-Friday 11 AM-2PM by appointment only): Men's career-clothing closet, tailored toward men within the community selected for job interviews, in recovery, re-entry, or those that have clothing ​needs, will have an opportunity to enjoy a personal shopping experience. Schedule appointments online.

Address:

1171 7th Street
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States

Phone:
515.697.7700

Everybody Wins! Iowa

Matches volunteer reading mentors one-to-one with a student for about an hour each week and together they read and engage in conversation. Programs may take place during breakfast, lunch, after-school, or evening dinner sessions primarily at elementary schools or through community organizations.

Address:

Walnut Street School #315
901 Walnut Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States

Phone:
515.277.7590

EveryStep Care and Support Services

Play and Learn Program: Offers child-directed, open ended, playful learning activities designed for families to stay and play with their children ages 0 – 8 years old. Every family receives a book and a healthy snack at each session.

Health Programs: Also offers health services for all ages, hospice programs, and grief and loss programs.

 

Address:

3000 Easton Boulevard
Des Moines, IA 50317
United States

Phone:
515.288.1516, 515.274.3400

Eyerly Ball Community Mental Health Center

Serves those with a wide range of mental health conditions including, depression, anxiety, chronic mental illness, and substance abuse.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM

Address:

1319 Pennsylvania Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50316
United States

Phone:
515.241.0982

Families Forward/New Directions Shelter

Provides free, temporary, emergency shelter and services for Iowa’s homeless families with children (New Directions Shelter) as well as supportive housing for families seeking financial independence and permanent housing.

Address:

3001 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312
United States

Phone:
515.244.9748, 515.243.7456 (New Directions Shelter)

Family Enrichment Center

Assists families in achieving stability and economic independence by providing family support services, education and training, and opportunities for employment.

Address:

2309 Euclid Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
United States

Phone:
515.286.3406

Family Self Sufficiency Program

Coordinates housing assistance with public and private resources to enable assisted families to achieve economic self-sufficiency. Part of Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency.

 

Address:

2309 Euclid Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
United States

Phone:
515.323.8983, 515.323.8969

Food Bank of Iowa

The Food Bank of Iowa provides food to other organizations that serve Iowans in need. See "Find Food" tab on website for distribution locations.

 

Address:

2220 E 17th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
United States

Phone:
515.564.0330

Forest Avenue Library

In-Person Services
  • 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Monday-Thursday
  • 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Friday
  • 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Saturday
  • Closed Sunday
Address:

1326 Forest Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States

Phone:
(515) 283-4152

Fourmile Community Center

Activities and programs for all ages, including weight and fitness room, computer lab, Polk County congregate meals.

Hours: 9 AM-3 PM

Serving Time: 11 AM-12:30 PM

Address:

3711 Easton Boulevard
Des Moines, IA 50317
United States

Phone:
515.265.9977

Franklin Avenue Library

In-Person Services
  • 9:00 AM-8:00 PM Monday-Thursday
  • 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Friday
  • 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Saturday
  • 12:00-4:00 PM Sunday

 

Pickup Window
  • 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Monday-Friday
  • 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Saturday
  • CLOSED Sunday
Address:

5000 Franklin Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
United States

Phone:
(515) 283-4152