The Beacon of Life

A Residential Center for Women

 

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As a 501(c)3 organization, donations to The Beacon of Life are tax-deductible. Please mail your check to The Beacon at 1717 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309.

Donate to the Beacon of Life online  (will be added soon!)

Our Needs List--Daily Operations - we will gladly take these donations:

Garbage bags (#8,#30,#60 Gallon)
Bleach, Disinfectants
Paper Towels, Tissues
Carpet Cleaner
Laundry Detergent
Bed Pillows
Bath Towels-Nicely Used
Pot roast, hamburger
Luncheon meats, chicken
Coffee, Large tea bags
Powdered Coffee Creamer
Butter & margarine
Microwave popcorn
Cold cereal, Juice, Eggs
Cheese (sliced/shredded)

We CANNOT accept your donations of used clothing. We lack the staff and storage needed to sort and distribute clothing. We recommend that clothing be donated to Bidwell Riverside, Catholic Charities or Hope Ministries. These are agencies where our residents obtain free clothing.

 

 

The Beacon of Life
A Residential Center for Women
1717 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa  50309
Tel:  515-244-4713   Fax:  515-244-4724