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August 27th, 2026
2026 Summer Newsletter
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July 8th, 2026
Thriftmart Voted BEST THRIFT STORE Again!
We’re excited to share some wonderful news! Thriftmart has been voted BEST THRIFT STORE again in the 2026…
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Second Saturday Workday – September
September 12th, 2026
Volunteers are invited on the second Saturday of each month to come help organize Joppa’s space, sort donations,…
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Second Saturday Workday – October
October 10th, 2026
Volunteers are invited on the second Saturday of each month to come help organize Joppa’s space, sort donations,…
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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
Flying Hippo.