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Benevolence & relief

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Church-run monthly drive filling bags of requested items for local ministries. Supported by Veritas Church.
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Ongoing
Where
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
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Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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AGAPE Pregnancy Center
AGAPE Pregnancy Center
Christian center offering free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, and parenting classes. Supported by Westchester Church.
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Ongoing
Where
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Area
Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Alpha Women’s Center
Alpha Women’s Center
Christian pregnancy resource center with locations in Des Moines and Ankeny. Supported by Saylorville Church.
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Ongoing
Where
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Area
Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Bridgehaven Pregnancy Support Center
Bridgehaven Pregnancy Support Center
Free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, classes, and support in Cedar Rapids. Supported by Veritas Church.
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Ongoing
Where
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Area
Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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CareNetworkCR
CareNetworkCR
Church network meeting local needs; runs ESL schools and a resale shop. Supported by Veritas Church.
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Ongoing
Where
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Area
Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Celebrate Recovery at King of Kings
Celebrate Recovery at King of Kings
Christ-centered recovery program meeting Thursday evenings at the church. Supported by King of Kings Lutheran Church.
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Ongoing
Where
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Area
Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Celebration Church Food Pantry
Celebration Church Food Pantry
Church-run food pantry; volunteers stock, organize and distribute food. Supported by Celebration Church.
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Ongoing
Where
Waterloo, Iowa, United States
Area
Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Compassionate Ministry Center
Compassionate Ministry Center
Church-run pantry offering food, baby items, and hygiene and cleaning supplies. Supported by Oakland Church of the Nazarene.
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Ongoing
Where
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Area
Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Eastern Iowa FCA
Eastern Iowa FCA
Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter serving coaches and athletes in area schools. Supported by New Covenant Bible Church.
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Ongoing
Where
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Area
Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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English Classes at Westchester
English Classes at Westchester
Free English classes for all levels, Sunday mornings at the church. Supported by Westchester Church.
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Ongoing
Where
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Area
Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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English Tutoring Ministry (Bethel CRC)
English Tutoring Ministry (Bethel CRC)
Church volunteers tutor non-native English speakers in Sioux Center. Supported by Bethel Christian Reformed Church.
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Ongoing
Where
Sioux Center, Iowa, United States
Area
Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Freedom for Youth Ministries
Freedom for Youth Ministries
Faith-based after-school program for youth in Des Moines. Supported by Westchester Church.
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Ongoing
Where
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Area
Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Gospel Centered Recovery
Gospel Centered Recovery
Church-run recovery group meeting Tuesday evenings at the church. Supported by Saylorville Church.
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Ongoing
Where
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Area
Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Greater Iowa Youth for Christ
Greater Iowa Youth for Christ
Youth ministry with a juvenile justice ministry and school clubs in Des Moines. Supported by Saylorville Church.
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Ongoing
Where
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Area
Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Heartland Youth for Christ
Heartland Youth for Christ
Youth ministry with Campus Life, City Life, and Juvenile Justice programs. Supported by New Covenant Bible Church.
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Ongoing
Where
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Area
Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Her Health Women’s Center
Her Health Women’s Center
Faith-based center serving women and families facing unplanned pregnancy. Supported by Sunnybrook Community Church.
Time
Ongoing
Where
Sioux City, Iowa, United States
Area
Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Hope Community Development Association (Hope CDA)
Hope Community Development Association (Hope CDA)
Christian residential program giving men job training, paid work, and mentoring. Supported by New Covenant Bible Church.
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Ongoing
Where
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Area
Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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House of Hope
House of Hope
Discipleship ministry offering women counseling, classes, and a residency program. Supported by New Covenant Bible Church.
Time
Ongoing
Where
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Area
Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Iowa Campers On Mission
Iowa Campers On Mission
Christian RVer volunteers giving free repair and maintenance labor to churches. Supported by Shiloh Baptist Church.
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Ongoing
Where
Waterloo, Iowa, United States
Area
Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Kingdom Community Center
Kingdom Community Center
Christ-centered mentoring, academics, and recreation for Cedar Rapids youth. Supported by Veritas Church.
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Ongoing
Where
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Area
Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Kingdom Recovery
Kingdom Recovery
Church-run faith-based 12-step recovery group, Tuesdays 6:30pm, with free childcare. Supported by Heartland Vineyard Church.
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Ongoing
Where
Waterloo, Iowa, United States
Area
Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Love INC Cedar Valley
Love INC Cedar Valley
Church volunteer network offering intake, mentoring, home repair and deliveries. Supported by Prairie Lakes Church (Cedar Falls).
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Ongoing
Where
Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States
Area
Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Love INC Des Moines
Love INC Des Moines
Network of local churches meeting needs such as food, furniture, and rides. Supported by Saylorville Church.
Time
Ongoing
Where
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Area
Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Martha’s House of Hope
Martha’s House of Hope
Christian maternity home for pregnant women and new mothers in Ames. Supported by Christ Community Church.
Time
Ongoing
Where
Ames, Iowa, United States
Area
Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Mission of Hope
Mission of Hope
Free lunches, food pantry, clothing, and recovery support in Cedar Rapids. Supported by Veritas Church.
Time
Ongoing
Where
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Area
Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Overflow Thrift Store
Overflow Thrift Store
Christian thrift store in Ames with volunteer roles sorting, cleaning and stocking merchandise. Supported by Christ Community Church.
Time
Ongoing
Where
Ames, Iowa, United States
Area
Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Ruth Harbor Ministries
Ruth Harbor Ministries
Christ-centered home and support for pregnant women and mothers of young children. Supported by First Family Church.
Time
Ongoing
Where
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Area
Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Single Parent Provision
Single Parent Provision
Programs, groups, and child care breaks for single-parent families in the metro. Supported by Westchester Church.
Time
Ongoing
Where
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Area
Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Sunnybrook Hope Center
Sunnybrook Hope Center
Church-run food pantries, personal coaching, and financial classes. Supported by Sunnybrook Community Church.
Time
Ongoing
Where
Sioux City, Iowa, United States
Area
Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Together for Good (Iowa)
Together for Good (Iowa)
Connects church volunteers with families in crisis for child care and support. Supported by Westchester Church.
Time
Ongoing
Where
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Area
Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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The Well Resource Center
The Well Resource Center
Christian resource center offering stabilization help, job training and thrift. Supported by Christ Community Church.
Time
Ongoing
Where
Ames, Iowa, United States
Area
Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Wings of Refuge
Wings of Refuge
Christ-centered residential care for survivors of sex trafficking, based in Ames. Supported by Christ Community Church.
Time
Ongoing
Where
Ames, Iowa, United States
Area
Benevolence & relief
Last verified October 7, 2026

Disaster response

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Saylorville Disaster Relief
Saylorville Disaster Relief
Church-run volunteer teams for cleanup and meals after natural disasters. Supported by Saylorville Church.
Time
Ongoing
Where
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Area
Disaster response
Last verified October 7, 2026

Medical & public health

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His Hands Free Clinic
His Hands Free Clinic
Free medical and dental clinic for uninsured people in Cedar Rapids. Supported by New Covenant Bible Church.
Time
Ongoing
Where
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Area
Medical & public health
Last verified October 7, 2026

Orphan & foster care

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Anchored Hope
Anchored Hope
Christ-centered transitional housing for young adults aging out of foster care. Supported by Christ Community Church.
Time
Ongoing
Where
Ames, Iowa, United States
Area
Orphan & foster care
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Family Advocacy Ministry
Family Advocacy Ministry
Church-run support for foster, adoptive, and kinship families. Supported by Saylorville Church.
Time
Ongoing
Where
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Area
Orphan & foster care
Last verified October 7, 2026

Prison & re-entry

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Butterfly Freedom House
Butterfly Freedom House
Bible study and reentry support for formerly incarcerated women in Ames. Supported by Christ Community Church.
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Ongoing
Where
Ames, Iowa, United States
Area
Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Matthew 25 House
Matthew 25 House
Christ-centered reentry housing and mentoring for formerly incarcerated men in Ames. Supported by Christ Community Church.
Time
Ongoing
Where
Ames, Iowa, United States
Area
Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026
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Polk County Jail Ministries
Polk County Jail Ministries
Christian ministry to people held at the Polk County Jail and to jail staff. Supported by Westchester Church.
Time
Ongoing
Where
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Area
Prison & re-entry
Last verified October 7, 2026

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