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Description: Our Mission
Central Iowa Shelter & Service's 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.

Agency Overview
One hundred two emergency shelter beds are available for homeless men and women from 4 pm - 8 am daily, with an additional 14 beds allocated as longer-term transitional housing for homeless veterans. Guests are provided evening and breakfast meals; access to shower and laundry facilities, a weekly medical clinic, and group counseling; as well as individualized case management, life skills instruction, and referrals to other community services/benefits, where appropriate. These services are provided at a cost of approximately $13/guest/day, with no fees charged to guests.


Volunteers Requests by Central Iowa Shelter & Services: Yes. Please contact us for more information.


Donation Requests by Central Iowa Shelter & Services: Cash Donations, Aspirin, Antacid, Tylenol, Band-aids, Cough Drops, Cold/Flu Medications (no alcohol), Travel-size Shampoo and Soap, Hats, Gloves, Mittens, Scarves,Socks, Underwear (in various sizes), Toothpaste, Razors, Combs, Personal-size Deodorant, Feminine Hygiene Products (no plastic applicators), Bus Tokens, Laundry Detergent and Bleach, Coffee, Commercial Mop Buckets/Cotton Mops and Mop Handles

User Questions & Answers

Important:
Many of these shelters now have waiting lists. Please call before going to them. Many waiting lists are very long. Shelters and service also go out of business. Always call ahead to confirm that this location is still active. If you find that this location is no longer operating, please send us a comment using the form below.

Do you have items to donate? Contact Central Iowa Shelter & Services at the phone number provided above to see if they can use any items you may have to donate.