St. Vincent de Paul of Des Moines is a non-profit, charitable organization, focused on supporting individuals who are facing economic, emotional, or spiritual difficulties. The organization offers a range of services aimed at addressing these challenges, including access to food and clothing, educational support, and job training programs, among other services offered. Our mission is guided by a commitment to compassion for those who struggle with issues such as poverty, health problems, or family-related concerns.
As a private, non-profit charity, the Society relies almost exclusively on private individuals, businesses and organizations locally for support.
“I am very thankful for St. Vincent de Paul. I don’t know what I would have done without their help.”
– St. Vincent de Paul Program Participant
This is the official website of the Des Moines Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. We aspire to be a leading provider of volunteer-based, human services to people experiencing hunger, homelessness, and poverty in the Des Moines and surrounding areas. A charitable non-profit organization, St. Vincent de Paul enlists the support of local volunteers in the delivery of its services.
St. Vincent de Paul helps people meet their basic needs and helps improve their quality of life by providing a wide range of services including:
- Emergency Food Distribution
- Clothing Distribution
- Referrals to Transitional and Permanent Housing
- Adult Education Services
- Job Skills Training, Career Planning and Placement Services
- Employment Readiness
- Referrals to Domestic Violence Support and Counseling
- Prisoner Re-entry Services
St. Vincent de Paul of Des Moines is proud to be recognized by the community for maintaining the highest standards of ethics and accountability in non-profit governance, management, and operations as demonstrated by its community partnerships, awards and collaborations.
The services of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Des Moines are open to all people in need regardless of their income, religious beliefs, race, or sexual orientation.
National St. Vincent de Paul Website: https://ssvpusa.org/
