Organizations (both for- and not-for-profit)

211 - 211 is operated by United Way, and serves as a clearinghouse for services.  Simply call 211, tell the operator what you need, and s/he will help you locate the appropriate organization to contact.

The FreeStore
1020 - 24th Street
West Des Moines, Iowa  50266
515-225-2020

The FreeStore is an all-volunteer organization affiliated with St. Timothy's Eiscopal Church.  although their primary focus is the Children and Families of Iowa Family Violence Center, they do, on occasion, help others.  They fulfill their mission of Helping Families Start Over by providing good used furniture and household items to those who qualify.

Home Instead
939 Office Park Road
Suite 310
West Des Moines, Iowa  50265
515-221-0866
Fax:  515-453-1019
www.homeinstead.com

Home Instead provides basic services to seniors (housekeeping, etc.) to allow them to remain in their homes longer. 

Hospice of Central Iowa
401 Railroad Place
West Des Moines, Iowa  50265-4730
515-271-1328
www.hospiceofcentraliowa.org

Hospice provides end-of-life care and support for families.

The Scooter Store
2749 - 86th Street
Urbandale, Iowa  50322
515-270-0570
www.thescooterstore.com

Mary Sims is the Distribution Center Manager for the Scooter Store.  They sell scooters to assist seniors with mobility issues.

START Moving - Senior Transition And Relocation Team
Sheryl Start, Owner
Des Moines, Iowa 
515-991-7070
startmoving@msn.com
www.startmovingseniors.com

Start Moving is a new moving service specifically focused on seniors.  Sheryl and her husband Bob have been in the moving business for a number of years.  Her new business helps seniors who are down-sizing.  Once in their new home, she helps with hanging pictures, making beds and generally getting her clients settled. 

Urbandale Senior Center
7305 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, Iowa  50322-1799
515-278-3907
Fax:  515-331-6854
lnagel@urbandale.org

Lorrie Nagel is the director.  The Senior Center offers a wide variety of activities, from lunches to exercise classes, to discussion groups and card games.  They bring in speakers on various topics, such as safe driving for seniors and butterflies!  There are craft groups and pool tables and a great computer room.   

West Des Moines Human Services

318 - 5th Street
PO Box 65320
West Des Moines, Iowa  50265-0320
515-222-3663
Fax:  515-222-3669
www.wdm-ia.com

WDMHS provides energy assistance, a food pantry and clothing closet for individuals/families in need.