2025 Joppa Annual Gala

Help homeless people survive this winter
and help end homelessness in Central Iowa

Friday, November 7th

6:15 PM Reception | 7:15 PM Dinner

Iowa Events Center | The Grand Ballroom

730 3rd Street | Des Moines

Reservations are required — Adults only, please.

Dinner is complimentary and free parking is available.

An opportunity for a financial gift or commitment will be provided.

Semi-formal Attire

Host Committee

Alan Graham, Guest Speaker

CEO of Community First! Village in Austin

Alan is the founder and CEO of Mobile Loaves & Fishes, a christian outreach ministry in Austin committed to providing permanent, sustainable solutions for the chronically homeless while surrounding them with compassion, love and dignity.

Alan founded Community First! Village, a 51-acre master-planned development that provides affordable, permanent housing in a supportive community for the chronically homeless.

Alan and his wife, Tricia, have four children and a niece they raised. Alan wrote Welcome Homeless and has been featured on the Today Show, CBS Mornings, 60 Minutes, PBS, and The Joe Rogan Experience.

Private Event Invite Only

Reservations are required — Adults only, please.
An opportunity for a financial gift will be provided.
Complimentary parking is available.

Semi-formal Attire