Dads With a Purpose
3100 6th Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50313
United States
Sober living houses focused on being good fathers. Parenting classes offered.
3100 6th Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50313
United States
Sober living houses focused on being good fathers. Parenting classes offered.
620 Cherry St
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States
Provides individuals and families up to three days worth of food for free sponsored by DMARC.
Hours: Thursdays 4 PM-6PM
620 Cherry Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States
DART Paratransit: Provides service for senior citizens and persons with disabilities living in Polk County who are functionally unable to independently use the regular DART bus service.
Reduced Fare Programs: Provides reduced fare rates for the elderly (65+), persons with disabilities, Medicare card holders, veterans with a Service Connected ID, students in middle and high school, and refugees.
Hours: Monday-Friday 5 AM-11 PM, Saturday 6 AM-10 PM, Sunday 7 AM-6 PM
100 Army Post Road
Des Moines, IA 50315
United States
Provides individuals and families up to three days worth of food for free.
Food Pantry Hours: Monday-Friday 10 AM-4PM, 1st Saturday of the month 9 AM-1 PM
1310 7th Street
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States
Provides free day-time shelter, meals, groceries, showers, toiletries, clothing, and phone use.
Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 3 PM-6 PM; Saturday 12 PM-2 PM. Sunday 3 PM-6 PM
Meal Times: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday at 3PM and 6 PM, Saturday at 12 PM
Free groceries: Tuesday and Fridays at 3 PM. Canned goods and hygiene products available upon request during open hours.
8553 Urbandale Ave
Urbandale, IA 50322
United States
Counseling that provides understanding, hope and healing for grief and loss, anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, relationship problems, parent-child issues, and spiritual matters. Compassionate counselors take a mind, body and spirit approach to helping individuals of all ages to live more fully. Provides counseling through insurance and/or on a sliding scale or ability-to-pay basis. Office hours 8-5 Monday-Friday, evening hours available.
2309 Euclid Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
United States
Provides subsidized rentals for eligible low- and moderate-income families and individuals. Part of Municipal Housing Agency.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM
1000 Porter Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50315
United States
Provides a wide range of services to refugee and immigrant families. Connect families with community resources such as housing, healthcare, and essential needs and equip families with tools to advocate for their children, ensure their success in school, and access post-secondary education options.
1821 22nd Street
Suite 115
West Des Moinces, IA 50266
United States
Provides a broad range of counseling, outreach, and referral services to combat Veterans and their families. All services are free of cost and are strictly confidential.
Hours: Monday 8 AM-7:30 PM
Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 AM-7:30 PM
Wednesday and Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM
2309 Euclid Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
United States
Child Care Assistance (CCA) helps pay for the care of your child while a parent or caretaker works or attends school. Also offers care for children while a parent or caretaker is looking for work or is unable to care for children because of medical reasons.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM
666 Walnut St.
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States
Disability Rights Iowa aims to defend and promote the human and legal rights of Iowans who have disabilities and mental illness. We promote safety, opportunity, access, and self-determination for all Iowans through a program of: Self-advocacy education, information, and referral; Non-legal advocacy; Legal and systems advocacy.
Intake Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM
Free program to move learners from a beginner level to a solid intermediate level of English communication proficiency, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Fill out online form to enroll.
Hours vary