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2025 Shamrocks and Shenanigans

You can support the life-changing work happening every day at Catholic Charities! Join us for our annual fundraising event, Shamrocks and Shenanigans! Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 6 p.m.

COA Accreditation

Striving for Excellence COA accreditation attests that an organization meets the highest standards and is delivering the best quality services to the community it serves. Catholic Charities is proud to…

Emergency Family Shelter

Support the Catholic Charities Emergency Family Shelter this Giving Tuesday! The Catholic Charities Emergency Family Shelter helps families experiencing homelessness rebuild their lives. The shelter provides a fully stocked kitchen…

Partners & Sponsors

Community Partners Catholic Charities is a member of United Way of Central Iowa and United Way of the Midlands. Our United Way funding is an important part of helping us…

Annual Reports & Audits

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Des Moines Catholic Charities is a proud partner with Candid, where we have achieved a Gold Seal of Transparency.

Giving Tuesday

Unleash Generosity this Giving Tuesday – December 3, 2024 Giving Tuesday is a one-day global movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and their world…

Neighborly News Newsletter

Stay up-to-date on all things Catholic Charities! Catholic Charities’ Neighborly News is a monthly, digital newsletter that educates readers with fun facts about our programs, highlights donors and volunteers who…

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Food Pantry

Without basic nutrition, it is difficult to think beyond day-to-day needs. Catholic Charities helps our clients fulfill their basic needs and helps explore other barriers that our clients face.

Board of Directors

Our Link to the Community Board of Directors Most Rev. William M. Joensen, President and ChairmanChristopher Welp, Board Vice ChairDan BuscherAnn DiDonatoEric HeiningerRev. Larry Hoffmann…

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Emergency Family Shelter

Homelessness is prevalent in our world and even in our communities. The Catholic Charities’ Emergency Family shelter offers families the unique opportunity to stay together while they work to…

Leadership & Staff

At Catholic Charities, our team is passionate about providing an unmatched level of care to all we have the privilege to serve. Our team is comprised of hard-working, dedicated…

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Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault

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Be the ONE this Giving Tuesday

You can help Catholic Charities do something BIG this Giving Tuesday! Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving and unity that will take place this year on Tuesday, November 28,…

Careers

Join our Catholic Charities team! Are you looking to make a real difference in the lives of others? Come join the Catholic Charities team where we work to Empower…

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Respecting your information. Privacy Policy The Diocese of Des Moines and Catholic Charities respect and are committed to protecting your privacy. We may collect personally identifiable information when you visit…

Counseling Program

Sometimes we all need a little help along the way. Stress and anxiety are a part of our daily lives, but what do you do when it gets to…

Catholic Charities’ Food Pantry Feeds the Hungry for Thanksgiving 2023

Catholic Charities’ Food Pantry, in partnership with St. Pius X parish in Urbandale, IA, will distribute hundreds of turkeys and other holiday meats during their 2023 Giving Thanks Giving event.

Supply the Mission

A new coat for a child or a meal for a mother makes all the difference. Catholic Charities cares for more than 35,000 individuals every year which takes a massive…

Afghan NEO Checklist

For qualifying family member overseas: For the family member in the US applying…

Board of Directors Portal

November 20, 2024 – Quarterly Board Meeting Welcome / Convene Board Meeting – Chris Welp, Vice Chairperson Prayer / Reflection Bishop Joensen Remarks Board…

Iowa West Foundation Awards $60,000 Grant to Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities’ Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault program recently received a $60,000 grant from the Iowa West Foundation to support program needs and expand services to survivors of domestic violence,…

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Neighbors Helping Neighbors Catholic Charities helps those who are struggling in central and southwest Iowa 24 hours a day, seven days per week 365 days a year. With that kind…

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Michael Sheehy Named Executive Director of Catholic Charities

(Des Moines, IA) Following an extensive national search, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Des Moines, has announced that Michael Sheehy will assume the role of Executive Director following the retirement of…

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Donate If you still want to make a donation to Catholic Charities, click HERE. Or you can contact our Director of Development, Bobbi Jo Smith, at bsmith@catholiccharitiesdm.org…

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United Way of the Midlands Awards $40,000 Grant to Catholic Charities

(Council Bluffs, IA) Catholic Charities, Diocese of Des Moines, is pleased to announce it was recently awarded a $40,000, two-year grant from United Way of the Midlands (UWM) Community Impact…

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Your financial contribution brings our mission to life! While there are many ways to help Catholic Charities, a financial donation is one of the most powerful. It allows our organization…

Program Needs

Catholic Charities has Opportunities for Everyone If you or your organization is looking for a way to help others in the community, Catholic Charities has put together a list…

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We Are There: Catholic Charities, Diocese of Des Moines Joins National Campaign

Promoting Life-Giving Work of the Catholic Charities Network Catholic Charities, Diocese of Des Moines is joining with the Catholic Charities network around the country to participate in We Are There,…

Adoption Search

 Seeking information from the past.  A service for those adopted through Catholic Charities or Christ Child Home. When Catholic Charities was established in Des Moines in the 1924, one…

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Catholic Charities Annual Appeal

Your Support Serves Thousands in Central and Southwest Iowa Catholic Charities’ Annual Appeal is the primary funding source for Catholic Charities along with government and private grant funding. It is…

Catholic Charities Executive Director, Barbara Decker, to Retire

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Des Moines, Executive Director, Barbara Quijano Decker, has announced her retirement effective September 27, 2024, after five years leading the social ministry nonprofit. Decker came to…

Family Reunification

Catholic Charities Refugee Services program can assist you in bringing your family to Iowa. To begin the process: Before attending your appointment, please look at which program applies to you…

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Catholic Charities Celebrates 100 Years of Care and Compassion

This month, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Des Moines, celebrates 100 years of providing care and compassion to the people of central and southwest Iowa. The organization is pleased to celebrate…

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Support the Catholic Charities Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program this Giving Tuesday! The Catholic Charities Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault program serves survivors with dignity and grace. Our program…

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Catholic Charities’ Programs and Services Catholic Charities is committed to providing unmatched care to the communities we serve. We do this through our vital programs including counseling, domestic violence…

2024 Fall Program Needs

You can make an impact at Catholic Charities this Fall! If you or your organization is looking for a way to help others in the community this fall, Catholic Charities…

Refugee Services

Support Catholic Charities Refugee Services this Giving Tuesday! Catholic Charities Refugee Services will welcome more than 450 refugees to Iowa by the end of 2025. As our team prepares for…

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You can help bring the Catholic Charities’ mission to life! Giving of your financial resources demonstrates the trust you have in Catholic Charities to deploy our staff and execute our…

Catholic Charities Teams up with T-Mobile to Support Refugees in the Community

Catholic Charities’ Refugee Services is joining forces with T-Mobile to support current refugee clients living in the Des Moines area. Refugee clients will receive 200 home internet gateways and 24…

Food Pantry

Support the Catholic Charities Food Pantry this Giving Tuesday! The Catholic Charities Food Pantry not only provides food to those who are hungry but personal care and hygiene items as…

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Tickets on Sale Now! 2025 Shamrocks and Shenanigans

Catholic Charities is excited to share that our annual Shamrocks and Shenanigans event will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Mainframe Studios in Downtown Des Moines (900 Keosauqua…

Refugee Services

Migrants and refugees are not pawns on the chessboard of humanity. They are children, women and men who leave or who are forced to leave their homes for various…

Catholic Charities Centennial

100 Years Catholic Charities is excited to celebrate this momentous achievement in September 2024 as we acknowledge our past and look forward into the future.  For a century, community support…

Social Justice Consortium

Maintaining the Roots of Our Mission The Social Justice Consortium promotes the social justice mission of the Catholic Church through a coordinated effort to work toward a comprehensive and consistent…

Catholic Charities Feeds Hundreds this Thanksgiving

Catholic Charities Food Pantry, in partnership with St. Pius X parish in Urbandale, IA, distributed 660 turkeys and…