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November 9th, 2026
2026 Joppa Fall Newsletter
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September 3rd, 2026
Joppa Village Groundbreaking
After more than a decade of planning, collaboration and community support, Joppa broke ground today on Joppa Village…
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Second Saturday Workday – November CANCELLED
November 14th, 2026
November’s 2nd Saturday workday is CANCELLED. Volunteers are invited on the second Saturday of each month to…
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VolunTOUR – December
December 8th, 2026
Every second Tuesday of the month, we host a VolunTOUR. VolunTOURs are a wonderful opportunity to tour our…
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Our Stories
Beyoncé and Toriano’s Story: A Door They Can Lock
When Beyoncé and Toriano began living in the woods, she thought they might only be there a month…
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
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