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Mission Opportunities Within Hope
Children of Hope
Contact: Julie Lubkeman Smith at 657-7576
Children of Hope works with local and global missions to serve children in orphanages and foster care. Volunteers have opportunities to plan and participate in these missions; to assist in building awareness of the children's needs and God's call to serve them; and to be a resource for families interested in adoption or foster parenting. Click here to visit the Children of Hope website.
Current Children of Hope mission opportunities:
- Click here for information about Children of Hope's "Backpacks a Month for Foster Kids" project.
Christ in Action
Contact: Trina Graen
Christ in Action is a group of kids and their families who meet quarterly to share the love of Jesus Christ through project work with the local and world community. Check the bulletin for upcoming events. For more information, click here.
Food Pantry
Contact: Sandy Bergman at 986-4648
Hope works with DMARC, the Des Moines Area Religious Council, in sponsoring the Emergency Food Pantry, a program to help meet the short-term needs of hungry people in the Des Moines area. Hope collects non-perishable food items throughout the month, with a special emphasis on collection the third weekend of each month. Volunteers assist by donating food and personal hygiene items or working at one of the sites (click here for a list of food items most needed).
Furniture Ministry
Contact: Carol Jensen at 222-1520 x126
Hope’s Furniture Ministry provides individuals and families coming out of local homeless shelters with basic household necessities for their new homes. Most furniture and kitchen items are needed. Your donation will be picked up at your convenience and a donation letter will be provided for your tax purposes. The ministry would also be grateful for donation of time & labor for pick up & delivery.
Hope Quilters
Contact: Mary Nichols at nichols821@gmail.com
Meet monthly for a devotional and learning about quilt making for mission projects. You will find a home with this family of women, whatever your level of skill. New participants are always welcome. To read more about Hope Quilters, click here for their blog.
Interfaith Hospitality Network
Contact: Jason Walke at 225-8265
Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) is a program that provides a way for the community to respond to the needs of homeless families with children. IHN enables religious groups to unite hearts and hands to provide shelter, meals and compassionate assistance to these families. Upcoming dates: Dec. 31, 2011 - Jan. 8, 2012
Meals for the Homeless
Contact: Jenny Lashier at 255-6643
Lutheran Church of Hope members are responsible for preparing and serving a meal on the 4th of each month at Central Iowa Shelter and Services located at 205 15th St in Des Moines. We create a menu (usually one warm dish, a side dish, fruit, bread and dessert). We also need milk, juice, cereal, coffee, sugar, peanut butter, etc. each month. Click here for a shelter meal sign up.
Outreach Night
Contact: Lela Griffin at 222-1520
The mission of Lutheran Church of Hope ’s Outreach Night is to open our doors to people of all backgrounds – regardless of where they are on their spiritual journey – to show the love of Jesus Christ and provide access to a variety of necessary essentials to sustain, grow and succeed in life. Outreach Night is an opportunity to serve our neighbors as they get to know and grow with Jesus Christ. Each week, Hope will serve a nutritious, family-style meal free of charge. Everyone – singles, couples, families – are invited to come as they are. There will be opportunities to “shop” in the gym (each family receives one ticket to shop) for either clothes, food or other essentials.
Shelter Sandwich Team
Contact: Matt Olson or Marion Morris at 422-9160
One Sunday per month, volunteers supply either six dozen cookies, two dozen sandwiches, 48 small bags of chips or 48 pieces of fruit. Two hundred complete lunches are delivered to local homeless shelters/organizations each Sunday. In addition, we deliver sunscreen, bug spray and other needed items. Food items are also taken to six different missions and to Ruth Harbor. Volunteers are continually sought as the need is great for our area’s homeless population. “An empty stomach is worse than a broken heart.”
Mission Opportunities in Des Moines Area
Bidwell Riverside
Contact: Jasmine Miller at 244-6251
Bidwell Riverside is a non-profit organization that helps families in need in the Des Moines area. Volunteer opportunities include helping in their clothing closet, sorting food and mentoring families.
Children and Family Urban Ministries
Contact: Linda Danielson at 282-3242
CFUM provides morning meals to 50 children before their school day begins. The program also offers after-school programming for 70 students. Activities range from tutoring to providing a safe zone for parents as they balance family, career and transportation. The ministry also provides meals for 120 families balancing on the poverty line. Some of the greatest needs occur at the end of each month when food stamps run out for a majority of these families.
Elim Christian Fellowship
Contact: Denise Moran at 243-5512
Elim works to raise a new generation of inner-city leaders possessing excellent moral character, who are equipped spiritually, educationally and technically. They also work to strengthen families by nurturing and empowering faith-based communities spiritually. Volunteers are needed for the youth ministry and community outreach programs.
Freedom For Youth Ministries
Contact: Melanie Wise at 282-4822
The ministry operates from a facility called the "Freedom Center," where youth can find a safe refuge to learn about God's love for them, develop goals and learn work skills. The ministry's emphasis is providing opportunities for volunteers from local churches to serve as role models through direct one-on-one relationships. Christ is using his followers to bring people to him so he can truly set the captives free. Click here for a view of how Freedom for Youth is transforming lives - both in the young people they serve and those that volunteer.
Hope Ministries
Contact: David Burrier at 265-7272
Hope Ministries is the Des Moines area's largest privately funded, Christ-centered shelter and recovery program for homeless men, women and children. Their service sites include Bethel Mission, Door of Faith, Hope Family Center, Hope Cafe, King's Closet, Hope Outreach Centers and Hope Transitional Housing. They have over 75 volunteer positions available.
Ruth Harbor
Contact: Mark or Sandy at 279-4661
Ruth Harbor is a Christ-centered home for young women who are facing unplanned pregnancies and are in need of assistance. You can help by providing services, financial support or prayer support.
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