Catholic Charities Diocese of Des Moines
Individual and Family ServicesIowa, United States11-50 Employees
Catholic Charities Diocese of Des Moines is a small to mid-sized nonprofit providing individual and family services in southwest Iowa, based in Des Moines. It offers support that covers basic needs such as food and shelter and includes empowerment programs that help people secure housing, find employment, and build ongoing stability. The organization also provides professional counseling to address barriers to well-being and runs educational programs that develop skills for the future. Its work is anchored in Catholic Social Teaching, with an emphasis on dignity, social justice, and respect. Its services target individuals and families facing adversity in the region who seek help and pathways to stability. The organization pursues collaborations to broaden its reach, including a partnership with St. Pius X parish to support holiday food distribution, and it named Michael Sheehy as executive director in 2024.