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September 16th, 2021
2021 Down & Out Homeless Fundraiser
Don’t miss the biggest night of the year! All proceeds will fund Joppa homeless outreach and winter survival…
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September 16th, 2021
Community Cleanups
About 80 volunteers helped make an impact at the “mini” Joppa Community Cleanups on April 10. Volunteers worked…
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2021 Down & Out Homeless Fundraiser
November 18th, 2021
The annual Down & Out Homeless Fundraiser benefits Joppa homeless outreach and winter survival programs.
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2021 Iowa Homeless Memorial
December 21st, 2021
The Iowa Homeless Memorial is held each year to honor those who died homeless and recognize them as human beings and fellow citizens.
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Our Stories
Fighting to Live
Terry Hotaling often says he’s like a cat with nine lives. He’s survived cancer, drug addiction, a heart…
Joppa collaborates with community partners, helps homeless people access existing resources, and mobilizes private donations from families, churches and organizations to meet unmet needs in homeless services, housing and education.
Joppa 2326 Euclid Avenue Des Moines, IA 50310 (515) 288-5699
Flying Hippo.