Catholic Charities

2026 CRS Rice Bowl Grant Applications Open

CRS Rice Bowl
2026 CRS Rice Bowl Grant Applications Open
2026 Parish Partner: St. Francis of Assisi
2026 Parish Partner: St. Pius X

Serving 23 counties in southwest Iowa

We serve individuals and families in need, regardless of religion, race, gender, or demographic. We partner with many civic and religious organizations in the area to complement our services and strive for well-rounded care for those we serve.

1,000,000+ people helped since 1924

100+
Years of compassionate service
14,000+
Nights of shelter provided last year
2,000+
Survivors aided
615,501
Pounds of food rescued

How we help

Food Pantry
Food Pantry
Emergency Housing
Emergency Housing
Safety from Violence
Safety from Violence
Counseling
Counseling
Community Resource Coordination
Community Resource Coordination

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Stories That Inspire: Vinh Nguyen

Stories That Inspire: Vinh Nguyen

Creating life-changing experiences. The life of a refugee is paved with many challenges, roadblocks and struggles. Our organization has a long history of supporting refugees and helping them succeed in their new lives.

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We are motivated by the themes of social justice. We invite all who value these same themes, regardless of faith, to engage directly with our mission.

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