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Each night in Polk County, more than 400 adults and children in families are homeless; half are children. The impact of losing a home is traumatic, especially for children. The resulting instability creates insecurity, worry, low self-esteem, and difficulty focusing in school and studying.

At the Des Moines Area Interfaith Hospitality Network (DMIHN) we strive to create a safe, stable and nurturing environment for the children as well as to support the efforts of their parents in securing employment and housing.

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2011 Silent Auction Donors

Even though the auction was “silent,” it created a loud buzz at the Garden Party.  More than 70 items were donated for attendees to bid on, raising a record $4,300.   We wish to thank the following businesses and individuals for their generous donations:

2AU
Accenti
Aimee
Jane Alderman
Allspice
A OK Antiques
Arthur Therapeutic Massage
Atomic Blond
Atomic Garage
Beauty First
Julie Best
Blank Park Zoo
Teri Breck
Dick Craven
Mary Beth Shambough Craven
Des Moines Metro Opera
Des Moines Playhouse
Des Moines Symphony
Earl May Nursery and Garden
Fair World Gallery
Fitness Together
Found Things
Frackleberrys
From Our Hands
Diane Glass
Great Earth Nutrition Center
Paula Hermann
Howells Greenhouse
Kathleen Hurley
Rich Joens
Iowa Acupuncture Clinic
Iowa Outdoor Products
Isabel Bloom
JK Illustrations
Judy Sebern Beachy
Kitchen Collage
La Mie
Landmark Luggage & Gifts
Debra Landwehr Engle
Light the Earth
Lillian’s
Mainstream Boutique
Marty Mohrfeld
Piney Ridge Greenhouse
Porch Light Antiques
Judy Porter
Que-Sera
Rainbow Lizard Design
Sisters
The Jenny Store
The Lagniappe
TLC Fast Lube
University of Iowa Alumni Association
Mark and Char Vukovich
Wicker and the Works
William Warren Insurance
YMCA Healthy Living Center

 

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Become a Host or Support Congregation

Host congregations provide homeless families a clean, safe overnight shelter and nutritious meals for one week every three months.

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Mission Satement 

To mobilize our community to help homeless families achieve stable housing and income through compassionate care, hospitality and professional support.