Community Resources

Community Type
Daddy's Little Angels
Phone:
515.962.0614 (Jana Nichols)

A support group started in 2006 for children ages 12 and under, whose dads have died. There are monthly activities planned, either a meeting, a social or an outing.

E-mail: jnichols511@msn.com

DART Mobile Food Pantry
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Address:

620 Cherry St
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States

Phone:
515.283.8100

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

Hours: Thursdays 4 PM-6PM

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DART Paratransit and Reduced Fare Programs
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Address:

620 Cherry Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
United States

Phone:
515.283.8100

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

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Decoding Dyslexia Iowa
Decoding Dyslexia Iowa:  Educate. Advocate. Legislate.

Aims to raise dyslexia awareness, empower families to support their children and influence policymakers and educators on best practices to identify, remediate and support Iowa students with dyslexia.

Contact via website form or email info@decodingdyslexiaiowa.org

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Des Moines Catholic Worker
Des Moines Catholic Worker House
Address:

1310 7th Street
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States

Phone:
515.214.1030

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.

Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center
Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center
Address:

8553 Urbandale Ave
Urbandale, IA 50322
United States

Phone:
515.274.4006

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.

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Des Moines Public Housing
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Address:

2309 Euclid Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
United States

Phone:
515.323.8950

Provides subsidized rentals for eligible low- and moderate-income families and individuals. Part of Municipal Housing Agency.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM

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Des Moines Public Schools Bilingual Family Liaisons
Des Moines Public Schools
Address:

1000 Porter Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50315
United States

Phone:
515.242.7911 (Des Moines Public Schools general number)

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.  

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Des Moines Vet Center
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Address:

1821 22nd Street
Suite 115
West Des Moinces, IA 50266
United States

Phone:
515.284.4929

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

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DHS Child Care Assistance
DHS Iowa
Address:

2309 Euclid Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
United States

Phone:
1.866.448.4605

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

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