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How Joppa is helping Homeless Community in Dangerous Heat
August 24th, 2023
Central Iowans are enduring some of the hottest temperatures of the year this week – leaving homeless families…
Blair’s Story | Valued Volunteer Reclaims Purpose
May 31st, 2023
Over the years, we’ve learned volunteers serve for different reasons. For some, their dedication and drive stem from…
2023 Spring Newsletter
May 15th, 2023
Read the newest issue of Arise, featuring: Joppa Stories: Blair’s Story – Valued Volunteer Reclaims Purpose Thriftmart Update: Stacked Discounts and Rewards!…
Joppa hosts Community Cleanup Day Saturday
April 1st, 2023
“This event is at the heart of what we do, which is service to others. Joppa helps homeless…
2023 Winter Newsletter
February 10th, 2023
Read the newest issue of Arise, featuring: Joppa Stories: From Trapped & Trafficked to Finding Hope Get Involved: Homelessness is…
From Trapped & Trafficked to Finding Hope
February 10th, 2023
A woman without shelter is vulnerable to so much more than the Iowa weather elements. This fact became…
Joppa holds 14th annual Iowa Homeless Memorial in Des Moines
December 21st, 2022
Joppa, an aid group for homeless people, held its 14th annual Iowa Homeless Memorial on Wednesday night outside…
2022 Fall Newsletter
December 14th, 2022
Read the newest issue of Arise, featuring: Joppa Stories: Freezing to Death Can You Imagine Sleeping Outside this Winter!? Preparing…
Ukrainian volunteer featured on WHO 13
July 11th, 2022
Koast Tsymbal, an international high school student from Ukraine, has not only inspired us at Joppa — but…
Homeless Resource Center: By the numbers
June 1st, 2022
Since opening in December 2021, the Homeless Resource Center has seen a steady increase in visitors. …
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.
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