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Organizations Fighting Hunger

Hawthorn Hill

Address
3001 Grand Avenue
Des Moines
IA 50312
UNITED STATES
515-244-9748
  
Contact
Mr. Tim Shanahan
  
County
Polk
  
Organization Type
Community Based
Housing Assistance / Shelter
Meal Site
 

Description:

Hawthorn Hill establishes and operates housing programs for homeless families with children that help them obtain permanent housing, and provides services to help families achieve economic self-sufficiency.
 
Hawthorn Hill fulfills its mission through two programs that assist homeless families with children. Their  New Directions Shelter provides free, temporary, emergency shelter and services for homeless mothers and their children.
 
The Home Connection provides permanent supportive housing for homeless families with children with an emphasis on helping the families attain financial independence.

How to Help:

There are a variety of ways for individuals and groups to support the work of Hawthorn Hill. Financial and in-kind donations are of great help and allow Hawthorn Hill to serve more families.

Volunteer opportunities can be highly customized for individuals and groups, and include sponsoring a weekend meal for shelter residents, helping with food rescue, and providing children's activities and classes for mothers.

Anyone with questions about donations or volunteering is encouraged to contact Kiana at 515-243-7456 or kiana@hawthorn-hill.org.

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