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June 30th, 2021
Joppa Facilitates Tree Planting in Cheatom Park Neighborhood
Two hundred new trees were planted in the Cheatom Park Neighborhood on June 30, thanks to dedicated partners…
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June 28th, 2021
Joppa Participates in Des Moines Arts Festival
Joppa participated in the Des Moines Arts Festival June 25-27 to spread awareness about homelessness in Central Iowa…
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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
The Drive to Survive
Daniel Pollard, a Purple Heart veteran, went from working at Wells Fargo to living in his car. Now, he’s determined to rebuild his life and make his son proud.
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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