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4/17
& 4/24 Joppa Camp Cleanups 2010
THANK YOU to all the
volunteers, churches and other organizations who came out to help this year – you more than doubled last
year's 10 ton cleanup record.
200 Volunteers Collected 22.55 Tons
of Garbage in 6 Hours from 30 locations!
The trash was mostly from former homeless camps, which are often abandoned in the middle of winter, when everything is snow covered and frozen to the ground. The 2010 cleanups were conducted with full cooperation and assistance of our homeless community and the City of Des Moines. 12/21/09 State & City Proclamations: National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day Joppa was fortunate to receive both of the proclamations it requested; one from the City of Des Moines and another from the State.
Mayor Cownie and Governor Culver declared it National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day on December 21st, 2009 in the City of Des Moines and in the State of Iowa.
Official proclamations were presented to Joppa CEO Joe Stevens by the Mayor, City Council members, and the Office of the Governor.
12/21/09 Iowa Homeless Persons' Memorial & Candlelight Vigil at Capitol
December 21. The first day of winter, the longest night of the year, and National Homeless Person's Memorial Day in cities across America.
On December 21, 2009, a candlelight vigil was held on the West Capitol Terrace at the State Capitol in recognition of those who have died homeless in Iowa. The event was organized by Joppa in cooperation with the National Coalition for the Homeless.
12/21/09 Homeless Christmas Celebration A celebration of Christmas for the homeless, homeless service providers and outreach volunteers was held at The Downtown Church, located in East Village at 504 E. Locust, immediately following the National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day Candlelight Vigil at the state capitol.11/21/09 "Down & Out" Fall Fundraiser This memorable program featured six homeless and formerly homeless people in an "Ask the Homeless" panel discussion. It also featured comedian Dwayne Clark, food by Flarah's and was held at The Kathedral, formerly Kingsway Cathedral, a historic landmark that is being restored.
7/4/09 July 4th BBQ
50 of our unsheltered homeless friends joined us in the festivities at Evelyn Davis Park for burgers, hot dogs, watermelon, corn-on-the-cob and snow cones. Much fun was had by all. |
7/3/10 Homeless & Volunteer BBQ
Burgers, hot dogs, corn-on-the-cob and watermelon in appreciation of our homeless friends and volunteers at Evelyn Davis Park from 11:00AM until 2:00PM on Saturday, July 3.
Your kids and families are also welcome.
11/13/10 "Down & Out" Fall Fundraiser The second annual Down & Out program will feature homeless and formerly homeless people in a sure-to-be-interesting "Ask the Homeless" panel discussion. It will also feature entertainment from a leading comedian, good food and an interesting venue (TBA).
12/21/10 Iowa Homeless Persons' Memorial & Candlelight Vigil at Capitol
December 21. The first day of winter, the longest night of the year, and National Homeless Person's Memorial Day in cities across America.
On December 21, 2010, a candlelight vigil will be held on the West Capitol Terrace at the State Capitol in recognition of those who have died homeless in Iowa. The event is organized by Joppa in cooperation with the National Coalition for the Homeless.
12/21/10 Homeless Christmas Celebration A celebration of Christmas for the homeless, homeless service providers and outreach volunteers will be at a location yet to be determined, and will begin immediately following the National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day Candlelight Vigil at the State Capitol.All homeless and formerly homeless people are invited, as are all outreach and in-office care providers.
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