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Homeless Resource Center: By the numbers
Since opening in December 2021, the Homeless Resource Center has seen a steady increase in visitors. During its first full month of operations in January 2022, we tracked 151 unique visitors,...
View ArticleUkrainian volunteer featured on WHO 13
Koast Tsymbal, an international high school student from Ukraine, has not only inspired us at Joppa — but he’s also caught the eye of WHO 13 News. Koast was awarded an international student exchange...
View Article2022 Fall Newsletter
Read the newest issue of Arise, featuring: Joppa Stories: Freezing to Death Can You Imagine Sleeping Outside this Winter!? Preparing Joppa for Continued Growth: Meet Treasurer Tom Hromatka Volunteer...
View ArticleJoppa holds 14th annual Iowa Homeless Memorial in Des Moines
Joppa, an aid group for homeless people, held its 14th annual Iowa Homeless Memorial on Wednesday night outside the Iowa Statehouse in Des Moines. Wednesday is the first official day of winter and the...
View ArticleFrom Trapped & Trafficked to Finding Hope
A woman without shelter is vulnerable to so much more than the Iowa weather elements. This fact became a terrifying reality for Kelli when, after losing her apartment and then her car, she found...
View Article2023 Winter Newsletter
Read the newest issue of Arise, featuring: Joppa Stories: From Trapped & Trafficked to Finding Hope Get Involved: Homelessness is on the Rise – You Can Help! Leadership: Meet Darren Holmes...
View ArticleJoppa hosts Community Cleanup Day Saturday
“This event is at the heart of what we do, which is service to others. Joppa helps homeless families and individuals survive, find housing and rebuild their lives and this is part of the survival part....
View Article2023 Spring Newsletter
Read the newest issue of Arise, featuring: Joppa Stories: Blair’s Story – Valued Volunteer Reclaims Purpose Thriftmart Update: Stacked Discounts and Rewards! Make A Difference: Become a Joppa Prayer...
View ArticleBlair’s Story | Valued Volunteer Reclaims Purpose
Over the years, we’ve learned volunteers serve for different reasons. For some, their dedication and drive stem from having first-hand experience with homelessness. For some others, volunteerism is...
View ArticleHow Joppa is helping Homeless Community in Dangerous Heat
Central Iowans are enduring some of the hottest temperatures of the year this week – leaving homeless families and individuals even more vulnerable. Thanks to some of our dedicated volunteers, Joppa...
View Article2023 Fall Newsletter
Click below to read the latest issue of Arise, featuring: Joppa Celebrates 15 Years of Service Kim Willis talks about being a Homeless Outreach Volunteer Joppa Tiny Home Village Update Watch videos...
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Iowa Homeless Memorial TV News Stories
Thirty-seven people who died homeless in Iowa were remembered during a candlelight vigil at the Iowa State Capitol on December 21st, the first day of winter and the longest night of the year. LOCAL...
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