Local Missions
Volunteer in Our Local Community!
Homelessness, Low Income, and Food Insecurity
Hope partners with many nonprofits that focus on helping individuals affected by homelessness, low-income hardships, and food insecurities. There are multiple ways to serve, including in-kind donations, food preparation and service, camp cleanups, and more.
Please email [email protected] to get additional information or get added to the email list for monthly requests, sign up for food donations, or to serve a meal at the homeless shelter on the fourth of the month.
The Pantry at Hope
The Pantry at Hope is an available resource for anyone in need of food assistance.
The Pantry Hours of Operation:
Fridays beginning this fall, 1:00-4:00 pm
Upcoming Classes & Events
Donation Opportunities
Hope has several mission partners that accept clothing, furniture and food donations year-round. These partners are also in constant need of help to sort through the daily donations they receive. For more information or to get involved in these ways to serve locally, please email [email protected]!
Hope’s God Squad
Volunteer at Hope and the Community!
The God Squad is a group of missionally minded people who are excited about serving within the walls of Hope, the community and through our current mission partners. Subscribe to the God Squad email list to receive information on current volunteer opportunities!
What’s Happening With Hope Missions Throughout the Year!
Hope works with our local mission partners throughout the year in several ways.
Souper Bowl Food Drive
February
Hope’s annual food drive aligns with the weekend of the Big Game, and all collections are given with the goal to stock the shelves of every food pantry in the community.
Lent Project
February – March
During the season of Lent, Hope partners with different mission partners to raise money for various projects.
Vacation Bible School Mission Project
July
As over 6,000 kids attend Vacation Bible School, Hope collects nonperishable food items for local food pantries.
Back-to-School Drive
August
While kids head back to school, Hope hosts a school supply drive to help kids in need.
Thanksgiving Meal Packaging
November
On a day when Americans are focused on eating, we want to be focused on feeding the hungry!
Advent Project
December
During the season of Advent, Hope partners with different mission partners to raise money for various projects.
Ways We Serve Our Partners
Evangelism/Church Plant
Organizations engaged in spreading the gospel message of Jesus Christ.
- Alpha Iowa/USA
- GlobeServ
- Hope Mission – Middle East
- Imani
- Pimpinan Sinjabat
Housing
Organizations working to provide temporary or permanent housing solutions.
- Central Iowa Shelter & Services
- Friendship Ark
- Greater DSM Habitat Humanity
- Hope Ministries
- Youth with a Mission
Food Insecurity
Organizations working to meet the most basic need of providing food.
- DMARC
- Meals From the Heartland
- Waypoint Resources
- The Pantry
At-Risk Youth
Organizations working with vulnerable young people.
- Freedom For Youth
- Genesis Youth Foundation
- Starts Right Here
- Wildwood Hills Ranch
Christian Education
Organizations committed to providing faith-based learning opportunities.
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes
- Ingham Okoboji Family Camp
- Joshua Christian Academy
- Rehoboth Christian School
- Riverside Lutheran Bible Camp
Disaster/Community 911
Organizations engaged in near or long term recovery efforts.
- Convoy of Hope
- ENLACE
- Many Hands
- MDM Honduras
- Valley Disaster Relief
Personal Restoration
Organizations working with individuals who have experienced addiction or other challenges.
- 10-42 Project
- Change Course
- ChildVoice
- Dorothy’s House
- Harvest Academy
- Prison Fellowship
- Wings of Refuge
Family Protection
Organizations working to protect the needs of vulnerable families and/or children.
- Agape Des Moines
- Agape Empowerment Center
- Blessman International
- Cornerstone of Hope
- Lutheran Service in Iowa
- Ruth Harbor
- Robins Nest Childrens Home
- Single Parent Provision
Get to Know Our Team
Chris Barfels
- Missions Director
- [email protected]
Mike Horstmann
- Local Missions Coordinator
- [email protected]
Missions Board
The Missions Board is a volunteer-led board of Hope members who serve two-year terms, meeting monthly to review financials, evaluate, vote and recommend mission partners, develop relationships with mission partners, and vision cast with the Hope Missions Team and senior leadership. For more information or to learn about how to apply for a board position, please email Chris Barfels, Missions Director.
Stay Connected With Missions!
Join Our Newsletter
The Missions e-newsletter includes updates from Missions Board members, a director’s update, and highlights of mission partners and trips.