ATTENTION!
ALL MILITARY VETERANS

If you are homeless or at risk of homelessness, attend the

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Friday, September 18, 2026 ~ 5PM-8PM
Saturday, September 19, 2026 ~ 8AM-8PM
Sunday, September 20, 2026 ~ 8AM-10AM

Please bring Veteran ID for Veteran Services.

See the map below for our location in 2026.
1422 Scott Ave, Des Moines, just off SE 14th street by the viaduct

We are currently seeking hair stylists/barbers to help provide haircuts at this year's event.

Employment Opportunities
New & Used Clothing
Dentistry & Medical
Shelter Assistance
Claims Assistance
Entertainment
Veterans Benefits
Legal Assistance
School Supplies
Bingo / Free Raffles
Covid-19 Vaccines
Hair Cuts
Flu Shots
And More!

Meals Served

Friday

Dinner

Saturday

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Sunday

Breakfast
Lunch To Go

Transportation to and from DART Central Station, 620 Cherry St, Des Moines.
All other transport limited to 63rd St (west), Park Ave (south), I-80 (north) and Altoona (east).
Call for pickup from 7AM-8PM 515-715-2921

HVS has assisted homeless
veterans for over 25 years

Each year we assist approximately:

800

Veterans and their families

600

Homeless Civilians

Featuring services such as employment assistance, clothing, dentistry, medical, VA claims & benefits assistance, shelter, legal assistance, groceries, and haircuts.

Meals are served all weekend.

Co-Chairs of HVS are David Rowell and Paulette Anderson

Help Support Homeless Veterans in Des Moines

We are accepting donations for the 2026 event.
Drop off items at the event starting Friday, September 18th.

Winter Coats - 25 Medium - 100 Large - 100 XL - 100 2XL - 25 3XL
jackets/Fleece - 100 Large - 150 XL - 100 2XL - 50 3XL
Gloves - 400 Large
Women's Sports Bras 15 Large - 15 XL
300 Blankets
Sweat Pants - 50 Large - 50 XL - 50 2XL - 50 3XL
Sweat Shirts - 50 Large - 50 XL - 50 2XL - 50 3XL
Tennis Shoes - Size 9 thru 16 - 20 of each size
Gently used clothing may be dropped off at Stand Down for Used Clothing Tent
Monetary donations are also accepted. Make your check payable to "Homeless Veterans Stands Down"
Questions - Call 515-715-2921

Interested in making a cash donation?

Let us know how you can help
by completing this form
or email HVSvolunteer@gmail.com

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Phone

How can you help?

Our Sponsors

We would like to extend special thanks to our sponsors

We would also like to thank the organizations below for their generous support and contributions.

Your help made our Stand Down a huge success in past years.

Iowa Air National Guard
Sisters of Humility
Swift
Trixie's Salon
DMARC
Smile Squad
DART
Drake Law School
Des Moines Knitting Guild
VA Hospital
IBEW Electrical Union
VFW
American Legion
DAV
AARP
Consumer Credit
The Des Moines Bicycle Collective
Animal Rescue League
Alcoholics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous
Al-Anon
AMVETS Post 2
Wells Fargo
Highland Park Christian Church

Address

HVS
1070 5OTH STREET, 8E
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266

Contacts

John Malloy
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Phone:

Jessica Chapman
Email:
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