Central Iowa Shelter & Services
DESCRIPTION
CONTACT NAME
Jorie Landers
EMAIL
Since 1992 Central Iowa Shelter & Services’ mission is to provide free
shelter and meals to homeless adults regardless of physical or emotional
conditions, and to facilitate their move toward self-
sufficiency. Approximately 2,000 homeless women and men have received
emergency shelter and supportive services to help them move beyond
homelessness each year.
jlanders@centraliowashelter.org
PHONE
515-564-5752
OFFICE ADDRESS
1420 Mulberry Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
TYPE OF WORK
In September 2012, Central Iowa Shelter & Services (CISS) opened its
new facility. The facility grew from being 8,000 square feet and 96 beds to
207 beds and 42,000 square feet. It is equipped to provide emergency
shelter (150 beds); transitional housing for Veterans (19 rooms); and 38
Project Based Section 8 Voucher efficiency apartments. CISS also
provides an on-site health clinic, food pantry, clothing closet and
classroom.
All guests and residents are provided evening, lunch and breakfast meals;
access to shower and laundry facilities, a weekly medical clinic,
individualized case management, life skills instruction, and referrals to
other community services and benefits. Programming continues to evolve
to meet emerging homeless and community needs.
Community Based, Food Pantry, Housing
Assistance/Shelter
COUNTIES
Polk
HOW TO HELP
Some of the simplest ways to help are to collect their top need items and
bring them to the center or help serve lunch. Volunteers can also help on
projects, committees, or serve at the shelter for a day. Volunteers can sign
up online or contact Jorie Landers directly at 515-564-5752.
Individuals, restaurants, and grocery stores are invited to join their food
rescue initiative, which supports the donation of surplus food that would
otherwise be thrown out. Contact Jorie Landers for more information about
the food rescue initiative.
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