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2024 Business Record
Joppa helps homeless people survive, find housing and rebuild their lives.
Our Mission:
To create communities of unconditional love, support and hope for the homeless, as we work together to prevent and ultimately end homelessness.
What We Do:
Joppa engages the community to give their time, treasures and talents. We work together to help unsheltered families and individuals access government-funded resources and fill gaps in homeless services, education and housing.
Watch Homeless with Baby Girls here.
How We Do It:
Definition of Joppa:
“joppa” (jop · pa \ ˈjäp-pə \ n. & adj):
- One of the first outreaches in human history
- Place of anonymity and acceptance
- Ancient seaport providing vital supplies
- Hebrew word “Yafo” which means “beautiful”
- A community of unconditional love, support & hope
“In Joppa, there was a disciple named Tabitha; she was always doing good and helping the poor.” – Acts 9:36, NIV
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.