Hope Ministries

Hope Ministries We provide food, clothing, shelter and long-term life recovery programs for people who are homeless, hungry, abused or addicted.

Our mission is to rescue those who are homeless, hungry, abused or addicted, providing opportunities for hope, recovery and restoration through the love of Jesus Christ. We operate the following ministry centers around Des Moines:

-Bethel Mission, our shelter for homeless men

-Door of Faith, our long-term life recovery center for homeless men

-Hope Center for Women and Children, offering short-

term programming and long-term life recovery for single women and mothers with children

-Hope Cafe, our community dining hall, serving free meals every day of the year to homeless, near-homeless and hungry people

-Hope Ministries Thrift, offering low-cost clothing, furniture, shoes, household goods and more at two store locations

Serving meals is an impactful and practical way to connect with our ministry. During meal service you get to connect wit...
06/02/2026

Serving meals is an impactful and practical way to connect with our ministry. During meal service you get to connect with staff, meet other volunteers and serve the community meal guests and residents in our care.

Our friends at The Exchange Club of Des Moines recently served dinner at our Hope Ministries Center for Women and Children and gave help and hope to hungry individuals and families staying with us.

This spring, Ricky spent an afternoon with his mentor volunteering at Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Together they made beds f...
06/01/2026

This spring, Ricky spent an afternoon with his mentor volunteering at Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Together they made beds for kids who otherwise would have to sleep on the floor. Through their service, more kids can have a comfortable, safe place to sleep at night.

We’re especially grateful to witness the mentorship of teens like Ricky who are staying with their moms at our Hope Ministries Center for Women and Children. Mentors provide additional support for teens as they navigate faith, school and life to help them successfully transition into early adulthood.

“Discipleship of the next generation is vital not only to the work at Hope Ministries but to the Christian Church at large. I'm proud of all our M25 volunteers who pour into young adults at Hope Center, knowing that these teens are so much more likely to keep the faith and grow up with an even greater understanding and love for the Lord,” shared Trevor, our volunteer coordinator.

Today we're recognizing Jay for nine years walking alongside hurting men in Des Moines. As our shelter case manager Jay ...
05/29/2026

Today we're recognizing Jay for nine years walking alongside hurting men in Des Moines. As our shelter case manager Jay comes alongside men and helps them move forward along a path that best fits their needs.

Whether you're clearing out closets or looking to re-home items after a garage sale, we invite you to consider donating ...
05/28/2026

Whether you're clearing out closets or looking to re-home items after a garage sale, we invite you to consider donating your gently used clothing, household goods, and furniture to Hope Ministries Thrift stores.

If you have large items and would like to schedule a free pickup, you can do so by contacting our team at [email protected] or by calling (515) 729-6734.

In general, we can pick up large donations within about a 60-mile radius of Des Moines.

Playground construction is well under way at our Hope Ministries Center for Women and Children. The final piece of our v...
05/26/2026

Playground construction is well under way at our Hope Ministries Center for Women and Children. The final piece of our vision to build a 100-bed shelter is to make an outdoor recreation area for kids to play and enjoy being a kid! We look forward to completing the project by summer so kids staying at Hope Center can have a safe space to run around, make friends and have fun.

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05/25/2026

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Our Team Hope Matching Challenge ends today! When you join Team Hope as a monthly donor before the end of the day, your ...
05/22/2026

Our Team Hope Matching Challenge ends today!

When you join Team Hope as a monthly donor before the end of the day, your first monthly gift will be doubled. Which means more safe shelter for women and kids facing homelessness—and more hope for a better future.

https://bit.ly/3PohbOq

Today we're celebrating Leslie for nine years of dedicated service!Leslie connects with local businesses, corporations a...
05/22/2026

Today we're celebrating Leslie for nine years of dedicated service!

Leslie connects with local businesses, corporations and churches to generate support for our mission through donation drives, volunteer experiences and more.

Our Team Hope Matching Challenge ends tomorrow! When you join Team Hope as a monthly donor your first monthly gift will ...
05/21/2026

Our Team Hope Matching Challenge ends tomorrow!

When you join Team Hope as a monthly donor your first monthly gift will be doubled, providing DOUBLE the impact.

Your Team Hope giving at any level makes a year-round impact for women like Kelsie. She needed more than a roof over her head when she came to Hope Ministries Center for Women and Children . . . she needed hope that her like could look radically different.

And today, it does! She's ten months sober, she's growing as a mom and she's found a church she loves so much that it makes her "wish every day was Sunday." 😊

Please consider joining Team Hope today and providing shelter, transformational life recovery and hope for more women and moms with kids like Kelsie. https://bit.ly/3PohbOq

Our Team Hope Matching Challenge ends this Friday!When you join Team Hope as a monthly donor today, your first monthly g...
05/19/2026

Our Team Hope Matching Challenge ends this Friday!

When you join Team Hope as a monthly donor today, your first monthly gift will be doubled!

That means you can still double the impact for hurting women and moms with kids seeking safe shelter at Hope Ministries… like Cheree.

When Cheree was young she had big hopes for her future. She wanted to be in a healthy marriage and raise her kids in an environment that was both emotionally and physically safe. She wanted her life to look different than what she saw around her…

But sadly, as an adult, she found herself in an abusive relationship and she began to worry more and more about not only her own safety, but also the wellbeing of her four children.

So, last summer, Cheree made the courageous decision to leave, coming to Hope Ministries Center for Women and Children. She was quiet and uncertain when she first arrived—and her kids were, too. But now, close to a year later, all five of them are thriving!

When you join Team Hope as a monthly donor, you offer that same long-term pathway to change for other women and moms with kids like. Cheree! You provide the safe shelter they need right away, plus compassionate care and guidance that can help them heal and rebuild their lives.

Join Team Hope today and double your impact! https://bit.ly/3PohbOq

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1310 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA
50314

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