Our Charities
Alzheimer’s Association
Greater Iowa Chapter
1730 28th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 800-272-3900
Web: www.alz.org/greateriowa
The Alzheimer’s Association focuses on eliminating Alzheimer’s disease through research; education and support for persons with dementia and their caregivers and by promoting brain health.
American Cancer Society
Midwest Division (Iowa)
8364 Hickman Road, Suite D
Des Moines, IA 50325-4314
Phone: 800-586-4872
Web: www.cancer.org
Nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer. by focusing on Research, Education, Advocacy, and Patient Services to cancer patients and their families.
American Diabetes Association
2600 72nd Street, Suite O
Des Moines, IA 50322-4724
Phone: 800-DIABETES
Web: www.diabetes.org
Serving 16 million people with diabetes and their caregivers, through funding medical research and advocacy for a cure, community programs, toll-free hotline and web site.
American Lung Association of Iowa
5601 Douglas Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310-1800
Phone: 800-586-4872
Web: www.lungia.org
Services include helping people quit smoking, protection from second-hand smoke, Asthma Adventure Camp, asthma education and research.
The Arc of Iowa
Phone: 800-362-2927
Web: www.thearc.org
A not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for all Iowans affected by mental retardation and developmental disabilities.
Arthritis Foundation
Iowa Chapter
2600 72nd Street, Suite D
Des Moines, IA 50322-4724
Phone: 800-378-0636
Web: www.arthritis.org
Focusing on Iowans affected by the more than 100 forms of arthritis to improve their lives through leadership in prevention, control and finding a cure.
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
Iowa Chapter
2811 Reunion Drive
Ankeny IA 50023
Phone: 515-965-2357
Web: www.ccfa.org
To cure and prevent Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis through research, and improve the quality of life of Iowa residents affected through education and support.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Iowa Chapter
1025 Ashworth Road, Suite 512
West Des Moines, IA 50265-3568
Phone: 800-798-5151
Web: www.cff.org
Supports innovative research to control and cure cystic fibrosis. Provides specialized medical care through a nationwide network of centers; offers pharmacy and other patient services.
Easter Seals Iowa
Camp Sunnyside
PO Box 4002
Des Moines, IA 50333-4002
Phone: 515-289-1933
Web: www.ia.easterseals.com
Serve more than 4500 individuals with disabilities from 99 Iowa counties. Programs include camping, recreation, respite, rural rehabilitation, referral, equipment loan, vocational and support services.
Epilepsy Foundation of
North/Central Illinois/Iowa/Nebraska
321 W. State Street
Rockford, IL 61101-1119
Phone: 515-221-2689
Web: www.efncil.org
Improving the lives of persons with disabilities through epilepsy education programs, client/family support and information, and advocacy for persons with seizure disorders.
Camp Hertko Hollow, Inc.
c/o YMCA of Greater Des Moines
101 Locust Street
Des Moines, IA 50309-1720
Phone: 515-223-0241
Web: www.camphertkohollow.com
Equipping kids with lifelong disease management skills through camping experience, educational programs, and recreational opportunities.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Greater Iowa Chapter
5444 NW 98th Street, Suite A
Johnston, IA 50131-2230
Phone: 800-533-CURE
Web: www.jdrfia.org
Help us find a cure for diabetes. Through research, we can save lives of children and adults who suffer from diabetes and its devastating complications.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Iowa Chapter
8033 University Blvd.
Des Moines, IA 50325-1170
Phone: 800-347-1074
Web: www.lls.org
Services offered benefiting our patients are: patient aid, family support groups, First Connection, public and professional education, and advocacy.
Lupus Foundation of America
Iowa Chapter
3520 Beaver Avenue, Suite D-1
Des Moines, IA 50310-3255
Phone: 515-279-3048
Web: www.lupusia.org
Educating and training Iowans afflicted with Lupus with disease management and health maintenance skills.
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Iowa Chapter
1415 28th Street, Suite 175
West Des Moines, IA 50266-1455
Phone: 800-344-4863
Web: www.mdausa.org
Fighting neuromuscular diseases through worldwide research, a nationwide network of clinics offering comprehensive medical services, and far-reaching professional and public health education.
National Kidney Foundation of Iowa
701 10th Street SE
PO Box 1364
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403-1364
Phone: 800-369-3619
Web: www.kidneyia.org
We provide information and referral services, grants and emergency funding to patients, fund local research, professional education, public education and promote organ donation.
NAMI Iowa
(Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Iowa)
5911 Meredith Drive, Suite E
Des Moines, IA 50322-1903
Phone: 800-417-0417
Web: www.namiiowa.com
NAMI IOWA (Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Iowa) is a mental health advocacy organization that serves families, consumers, friends, and others.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
North Central States Chapter
Phone: 800-344-4867
Web: www.nationalmssociety.org/nth
Promotes knowledge of MS; physical, emotional, family and social support for people with MS, through free direct education services, materials, and self help groups.
Prevent Blindness Iowa
1111 Ninth Street, Suite 250
Des Moines, IA 50314-2585
Phone: 800-329-8071
Web: www.preventblindness.org/iowa
Helping Iowans better understand causes, risk factors and treatments for eye disease and injuries through public and professional education, patient services, early detection and research.
