Welcome to the Rotary Club of HOPE

(Homeless Outreach, Prevention and Education)

We are a group of people that are passionate about making a difference in the world. Our club focuses on ways we can help people that are homeless or at risk of homelessness. We HOPE to bring greater understanding to the problems and the vast number of issues that contribute to homelessness.

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Homeless Veterans Stand Down - Des Moines

HOMELESS VETERANS STAND DOWN to be held September 12 - 14, 2025 at 1422 Scott Avenue, Des Moines (just off SE 14th Street by the viaduct).

If you are homeless or at risk of being homeless, attend the Homeless Veterans Stand Down for assistance including

employment opportunities
dentistry and medical
veterans benefits
school supplies
flu shots
legal assistance
shelter assistance
new and used clothing
haircuts
games, entertainment and more

Meals will be served Friday (dinner), Saturday (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and Sunday (breakfast and lunch to go).

Member Rev. Andy Bales is featured in this video about homeless in LA.

https://youtu.be/ZNYUvE40-nM?si=ZWh03P3kJ0gBCv_-

WATCH

Under The Bridge: The Criminalization of Homelessness

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564402092475

Past Club Meeting Recordings

Club Meeting 01.02.25

Club Meeting Zoom Link
Virtual

Feb 05, 2026
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Club Meeting Zoom Link
Virtual

Feb 19, 2026
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
END POLIO NOW WITH the IOWA WOLVES
Casey's Center

Feb 22, 2026
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
END POLIO NOW with the IOWA WOLVES
Casey's Center

Feb 22, 2026 3:00 PM
END POLIO NOW with the IOWA WOLVES
730 3rd Street

Feb 22, 2026 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM Central Standard Time (UTC-06:00)
Club Meeting Zoom Link
Virtual

Mar 05, 2026
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM