Hope Ministries

Every night here in Iowa, more than 3,000 people experience homelessness. Many are men and women who have lost jobs, families, and hope. Some are struggling with addiction or mental illness. Others are simply trying to survive one more day.

But because of your prayers, financial support and volunteering, lives are being changed. Through Hope Ministries, men, women and moms with kids are finding:

- Safe shelter when they have nowhere else to turn
- Warm meals served with love and dignity
- Life-changing recovery programs that help them rebuild their lives on the solid foundation of Christ.

Every meal, every bed, every moment of care is a reflection of Christ’s love — and a reminder that no one is beyond the reach of His grace.

Thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus to those in need. On this World Homeless Day, we’re grateful for your partnership in shining His light into the darkness and offering true hope to our neighbors in need.

Happy 3-year anniversary to Julie, our accounting and payroll coordinator!

Julie brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our finance team, and we’re so grateful for her faithful stewardship of our resources. Her bright, enthusiastic personality makes her a joy to work with and brings positivity to everyone around her!

Today is DAF Day and people everywhere are increasing the impact of their donor advised funds by giving together, and we’re thrilled to be part of it!

If you have a DAF, today is a perfect time to give!

Every grant recommended through your DAF helps us feed and shelter more men, women and moms with kids in Central Iowa.

In fact, you can make a DAF gift on our website here: https://bit.ly/4rGkbEC

Tomorrow is DAF Day!

People everywhere are joining together to increase the impact of their donor advised funds, and we get to be a part of it!

A DAF is an easy way to designate gifts to your charity of choice—like Hope Ministries! Similar to a 401k, but for giving, DAFs make giving easy. See below for more reasons people choose to give through DAF.

And, if you have a DAF account, please consider giving to Hope Ministries! In fact, you can make a DAF gift on our website here: https://bit.ly/4rGkbEC

Today we are celebrating Treycen for one year of service! We are grateful for his heart and skill to cook and serve warm, nourishing meals to the men, women and kids in our care.

Congratulations, Brandon!

Throughout the last year Brandon has worked hard to transform his life. He has dedicated himself to set and achieve personal goals, develop work skills, participate in life skills classes and more! This most recent milestone marks everything he has accomplished and challenges he has overcome to successfully step into a new chapter.

Please join us in the comments to congratulate Brandon!

Our Team Hope Matching Challenge ends today! This is a wonderful opportunity to TRIPLE your impact and provide safe shelter to individuals and families who are desperately in need.

When you join Team Hope as a monthly donor, your first monthly gift will be tripled! The matching challenge deadline is tonight.

https://bit.ly/4zXrOu2

Hope Ministries is currently sheltering more children than we ever have. . .40+ every day!

They need a safe place to sleep tonight. They need nourishing meals. The mothers of these children who have struggled greatly need compassionate help to take their next steps in life.

Our Team Hope Matching Challenge will triple the impact of your first gift when you join Team Hope as a monthly donor!

Become a Team Hope partner today! https://bit.ly/4zXrOu2

What does “success” look like at Hope Ministries?

It looks like a lot of things!

For some hurting neighbors, success is as simple as a night of safe shelter.

For others, success looks like sobriety, stable work or reconciliation with family. And for many, it’s completing a life recovery program, securing housing, employment and hope for the future.

Every step forward is a success!