Hansen House of Hospitality
1521 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States
Provides shelter for 10 men transitioning from prison to community.
1521 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States
Provides shelter for 10 men transitioning from prison to community.
3650 Cottage Grove Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50311
United States
Provides men coming from prison, jail, treatment, or other programs access and information to resources in the community – while providing them with safe, adequate housing.
Polk County Health Department
1907 Carpenter Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States
Lock Box Code: 185 036
Access the Lock Box 24/7 using the code above to access free Harm Reduction Kits for cleaning needles and syringes, Sharps containers, and Hygiene Kits with soap, toothbrush, and period products.
Located at the Polk County Health Department (1907 Carpenter Ave in Des Moines) and Polk County River Place (2309 Euclid Ave in Des Moines).
3001 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312
United States
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 (The Home Connection).
Clive Public Library
1900 NW 114th St
Clive, IA 50325
United States
Fourth Friday of the month at 2:30 PM at the Clive Public Library
4260 NW 6th Drive
Des Moines, IA 50313
United States
Meals: Thursday 5 PM-6 PM, A free meal for anyone who wishes to come. There is no cost and there is no agenda. Everyone is always welcome.
Clothing Closet: Monday and Friday 10 AM-12 PM, first Thursday of the month 4 PM-6 PM, FREE clothes closet. Anyone is welcome to come check out the assortment of gently used clothing.
1618 6th Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States
HOME, Inc. offers assistance programs for homeowners who need to make necessary repairs to their homes to keep their spaces livable.
3442 57th Street
Des Moines, IA 50310
United States
Transitional housing for men
3333 E. University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50317
United States
Hope Center for Women and Children: 2 year residential and life recovery program for homeless mothers and their children.
Life Recovery Programs: Free, long-term life recovery programs for men, single women and mothers with children designed to address the root causes of homelessness, chronic poverty, addiction and other life struggles. Additional locations at Bethel Mission and Door of Faith.
A part of Hope Ministries services.
2500 University Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50311
United States
Meals served Wednesdays from 5 PM-6:30 PM
11333 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
United States
Hospice care is provided for people of all ages with all diagnoses during the final stage of their life with routine home care, respite care or inpatient care. Taylor Hospice House offers a facility with 12 beds and has an RN on duty 24 hours a day for those wanting or needing inpatient hospice care services.
1409 Clark Street
Des Moines, IA 50314
United States
House of Mercy offers substance-related/addictive disorders treatment and mental health programs. Also provides transitional housing for sober living, which allows more time to improve functioning while residing in an affordable, safe, clean, and therapeutically supportive environment.
Hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM-2 PM to apply for services. Office is generally open until 6:00 PM.