Friends of Catholic Worker Newsletter

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DES MOINES CATHOLIC FUND
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The Des Moines Catholic Worker Fund, Inc (AKA Friends of Catholic Worker) is a separate 501(c)(3) organization from the Des Moines Catholic Worker

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  • QUARTERLY UPDATE

    December 2025 FOOD, FOOD, FOOD The Friends continue to fundraise for the meals served at the Bishop Dingman House on 7th street in Des Moines.  700 meals weekly, 3000 monthly. We estimate 36,000 free meals annually. Our meal costs remain steady at about $4,000 monthly. We have located wholesale outlets for our most costly items,…

  • QUARTERLY UPDATE

    HISTORY OF DES MOINES CATHOLIC WORKER The Des Moines Catholic Worker House (DMCWH) was established in August of 1976, following the precepts articulated by Dorothy Day and the National Catholic Worker Movement. Those precepts include feeding poor and homeless people, providing them clothing and hygienic items, providing showers and support for the less fortunate. These…