Christmas Closures

All locations of the Des Moines Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday. 

Community Resources

Community Type
Project Iowa
Project Iowa logo
Address:

4801 Franklin Ave Room 106
Des Moines, IA 50310
United States

Phone:
515.280.1274

Provides free career training and employment placement services to individuals who experience barriers to employment.

Hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM-4 PM or by appointment

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Proteus
Proteus Job Training Health Care Assistance Logo
Address:

1221 Center Street, Suite 16
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States

Phone:
515.271.5306, 1.800.372.6031

National Farmworkers' Job Program (NFJP) provides access to education services and job training, support, healthcare, legal assistance, financial education, family planning, counseling, and referrals to other agencies.

Hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM-4:30 PM

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Relay Iowa
Relay Iowa
Phone:
Dial 711

Provides free telecommunications relay services to those who have difficulty hearing and/or speaking over the telephone in the state of Iowa, including TTY, Voice Carry Over (VCO), Hearing Carry Over (HCO), Speech-to-Speech (STS), Visually Assisted Speech-to-Speech (VA STS), Spanish and CapTel®.

When you connect with Iowa Relay, a Communication Assistant (CA) will connect on the phone with you. Simply give the CA the number you wish to call and your call will be processed promptly, professionally and accurately.

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RISE Recovery Center
Rise Recovery Center
Address:

3120 SW 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50315
United States

Phone:
515.661.7538

A community recovery support center providing understanding, encouragement, social events and community resources to navigate recovery's challenges. We have 7 event spaces, of varying capacity, available for booking diverse programs and events promoting physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

 

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Ruth Harbor
Ruth Harbor Ministries Logo
Address:

534 42nd Street
Des Moines, IA 50312
United States

Phone:
515.279.4661

A Christ-centered home with programs for young moms facing unplanned pregnancies or parenting young children.

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Salvation Army
Salvation Army Logo
Address:

1326 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States

Phone:
515.282.3599

Meals: Mobile breakfast service travels to five locations around central Des Moines on Tuesday and Friday mornings year-round to serve homeless and near-homeless people.

Food Pantry: Monday-Friday 9 AM-12 PM, 1 PM-3 PM

General Assistance: Provides temporary financial assistance with rent and utility bills by appointment only.

Hours: Tuesday and Friday 5 AM-7:30 AM

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Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center - E 25th
Salvation Army Logo
Address:

1216 E 25th Court
Des Moines, IA 50317
United States

Phone:
515.266.3156, 515.282.3599

Our free programs provide housing, food, counseling, community, and employment as we work to treat the symptoms, and ultimately the root causes, of prolonged alcohol and drug dependence.

Hours: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Food Pantry and produce giveaway on Thursdays

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