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Iowa SIDS Foundation

Iowa SIDS Foundation
Address:

2963 100th Street Ste. 2
Urbandale, IA 50322
United States

Phone:
515.965.7655

A statewide non-profit health organization dedicated to providing emotional support to SIDS and SUID families. 

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Iowa Victim Services Call Center

Iowa Victim Service Call Center Logo
Phone:
1.800.770.1650

We support victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, elder abuse, human trafficking, homicide, and other violent crimes. Concerned family and friends can also seek guidance in supporting their loved ones.

We can: 

  • Connect people with their local resources like shelters, lawyers, emergency services, and support programs 
  • Be a compassionate listener for those just needing to talk or process what they’ve experienced
  • Help people understand their options to move forward
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IowaWORKS Center

Iowa Workforce Development logo
Address:

200 Army Post Road #44
Des Moines, IA 50315
United States

Phone:
515.281.9619

A state agency committed to providing employment services for individual job seekers through our IowaWORKS partnership.

Hours: Monday 8 AM-4:30 PM, Tuesday 8 AM-4:30 PM, Wednesday 9 AM-4:30 PM, Thursday 8 AM-4:30 PM, Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM

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Johnston Partnership Food Pantry (DMARC)

Johnston Partnership Logo
Address:

5870 Merle Hay Road
Suite C
Johnston, IA 50131
United States

Phone:
515.528.2379

Provides individuals and families up to three days worth of food for free.

Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 9 AM-1 PM, Tuesday 4 PM-6 PM

Tuesdays the Johnston Partnership is closed between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm (reopening from 4-6 p.m.).

Please arrive more than fifteen minutes before the pantry closes. The final guest will be assisted 15 minutes each day before the pantry closes (12:45pm T/Th/S and 5:45pm T respectively).
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Joppa

Joppa Logo
Address:

2326 Euclid Ave, Des Moines
Des Moines, IA 50310
United States

Phone:
515.288.5699

Provides assistance and supplies to homeless individuals and families.

Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9 AM-4 PM

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Junior Achievement of Central Iowa

Junior Achievement
Address:

6100 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312
United States

Phone:
515.279.9602

K-12 classroom outreach programs to foster work-readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy skills.

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Kingdom Living

Kingdom Living
Address:

3120 SW 9th St.
Des Moines, IA 50315
United States

Faith-based, safe, structured, peaceful, happy sober living.

To apply, email admissions@kingdomlivingia.com

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Latinas Unidas Por Un Nuevo Amanecer (L.U.N.A.)

LUNA Iowa logo
Address:

100 East Euclid, Suite 153
Des Moines, IA 50313
United States

Phone:
515.271.5060

Developed in 1999 with the purpose of providing culturally-specific services to Latina victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

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Learning Disabilities Association of Iowa

Learning Disabilities Association
Address:

5665 Greendale Road, Suite D
Johnston, IA 50131
United States

Phone:
515.209.2290

LDA-IA provides support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers, and other professionals with cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources.

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Link Associates

Link Associates
Address:

1452 29th Street
West Des Moines , IA 50266
United States

Phone:
515.262.8888

Link Associates is a community based non-profit organization that provides services for more than 900 individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families.

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LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens)

LULAC
Address:

5714 SE 24th Ct.
Des Moines, IA 50320
United States

Phone:
515.208.7312

Sponsors educational, Cultural-ethnic, and political events and programs to bring awareness of Hispanic ethnic heritage and appreciation for differences, traditions, and customs. Provides college scholarships to Hispanic persons. Assists in preparation of income taxes, and immigration and naturalization papers for families of undocumented immigrants.

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Lutheran Services of Iowa

Lutheran Services in Iowa logo "People Focused, results driven"
Address:

3116 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
United States

Phone:
515.271.7411, 515.274.4946, 515.271.7335 (Refugee Center)

Citizenship education class collaborates with former refugees as they prepare to take their U.S. Citizenship exam. Volunteer-led classes prepare refugees for their interview with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services as well as the English and civics tests. *Offers special programs for Elder Refugees and Refugee Child Care.

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