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Nearly 1,000 individuals are homeless each day in Polk County. Even with the help of transitional housing and emergency shelters, at any given time, more than 200 men, women and children have no place to go.
Furthermore, we’re seeing an increase in homelessness due to the affordable housing crisis, coupled with job loss and evictions during the pandemic. A Joppa field survey found that one in three individuals in the Des Moines metro are first-time homeless.
As part of our mission to prevent and ultimately end homelessness, the Joppa Village will provide permanent Cottage Homes that are truly affordable homes for men and women coming out of chronic homelessness.
Joppa has studied successful models in other cities and is leading a collaborative effort to replicate Community First! Village in Austin, Texas.
By working together, we can provide a safe place for every citizen in our community.
Joppa 2326 Euclid Avenue Des Moines, IA 50310 (515) 288-5699
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