Bringing hope to families in Iowa
Des Moines | Ames
Currently, we primarily serve families in Central Iowa. However, no matter where you are in the state, we would love to offer you emergency or respite care for your children or provide you with an opportunity to serve families in your community.
Get life-changing help or provide life-changing support today!
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Upcoming Trainings & Events
Foundational Volunteer Training
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ankeny Gospel Church
7384 NW 16th St, Ankeny
Foundational Volunteer Training
Thursday, September 17, 2026
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Foundational Volunteer Training
Foundational Volunteer Training
Sunday, October 18, 2026
2 pm - 5 pm
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
8301 NW Aurora Ave., Urbandale, IA 50322
Thursday, November 19, 2026
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Community changed Hannah’s life
Hannah found herself homeless with her son. After several days of sleeping in their car, she called the police and asked if she and her son could simply sleep in a cell for that night. The police officer who responded had a better idea, and Hannah was eventually connected with Together for Good.
Never miss a story of hope or an opportunity to help.
Stay up to date on the impact of your support and receive opportunities to help families in crisis.
Pastors Lunch
Updates, Impact & Opportunity
Join local pastors and ministry leaders for a time of encouragement, connection, and learning.
Together for Good founder Maridel Sandberg will share the heart and vision behind the ministry, followed by a local update from Site Director Lindsey Phillips and word of encouragement from Jeff Ostrander.
The luncheon will be a chance to hear about Together for Good and receive encouragement about the Church's impact in our community.
Monday, June 29, 2026
11:30 am - 1 pm
Northbridge Event Center
4530 E. 46th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317
Foundational Volunteer Trainings
We would love to have you volunteer with us! The first step is to fill out an interest form, and then sign up for a training.
Foundational Volunteer Training
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Virtual
Foundational Volunteer Training
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ankeny Gospel Church
7384 NW 16th St, Ankeny
Foundational Volunteer Training
Thursday, September 17, 2026
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Foundational Volunteer Training
Foundational Volunteer Training
Sunday, October 18, 2026
2 pm - 5 pm
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
8301 NW Aurora Ave., Urbandale, IA 50322
Thursday, November 19, 2026
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Meet Our Iowa Team
Our Iowa team is based out of Des Moines, Iowa, but works with churches and families across the state.

Lindsey Phillips
Iowa Site Director

Karen Verdoorn
Program Coordinator

Sara Swansen, Ph.D, Licensed Psychologist
Program Director

Cayleen Mesecher
Case Manager

