Please consider how your donation will help

There are many ways you can help us meet the needs of youth and families in your community. You can target your gift to a particular program, and IHYC will provide documentation for tax purposes.

•  You can make a donation online. IHYC has partnered with Groundspring to provide secure credit card transactions.

•  You can make a gift in person or by mail.

•  You can contribute funds through a planned or deferred giving program. For more information, please contact our  Planned Giving Officer at (515) 232-4332.

•  You can donate items on a specific facility's wish list. Your donation will directly help youth involved in treatment at these sites. We will provide documentation of your donation for the value you assign.

•  You can give your time as a volunteer or mentor. We will work with you to find a fulfilling role that can make a real difference in the lives of young people in your area.

Wish List

What Your Contribution Will Do

Every day at IHYC many lives are changed:

•  A homeless youth in Des Moines receives a warm coat, a hot meal and someone to talk with

•  A young mother and her baby move into the Lighthouse host home

•  A homeless young man living at the Buchanan Center gets re-enrolled in school

•  A homeless mom gets free child care while seeking employment and a place to live

Change your life by helping IHYC serve youth and families... Make a gift today!