Serving 23 counties in southwest Iowa
We serve individuals and families in need, regardless of religion, race, gender, or demographic. We partner with many other civic and religious organizations in the area to complement our services and strive for well-rounded care for those we serve.
About our Mission1,000,000+ people helped since 1924
100+
Years of compassionate service
14,000+
Nights of shelter provided last year
2,000+
Survivors aided
615,501
Pounds of food rescued
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Donors Like You: Timothy Yates Heggen Humanitarian Foundation
We are very small, but we are very committed to staying with the Catholic Charities Emergency Family Shelter and helping as much as we can,” said Jan. The Timothy Yates Heggen Humanitarian Foundation (TYH Foundation) acknowledges that its support of Catholic…
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