We are a diverse community from many backgrounds who share a common commitment to service. Our community relies on the generosity of supporters for the funds and materials needed for the hospitality we offer. We strive to be good stewards of the resources that come our way.
Because we are a community that opens our home to others, we do not seek nonprofit charitable status from the IRS. We accept no government money, and we are not financially supported by any foundation or denomination. Instead, individuals, groups and individual churches donate money, food, and other supplies.
Our property is held according to the Des Moines Catholic Worker Trust.
No one in the Des Moines Catholic Worker Community is paid a salary. We live in our houses and receive room and board in exchange for living and working in the DMCW community. We offer our time and energy in the spirit of personal sacrifice, and we invite others to do the same.
Because we are a community that opens our home to others, we do not seek nonprofit charitable status from the IRS. We accept no government money, and we are not financially supported by any foundation or denomination. Instead, individuals, groups and individual churches donate money, food, and other supplies.
Our property is held according to the Des Moines Catholic Worker Trust.
No one in the Des Moines Catholic Worker Community is paid a salary. We live in our houses and receive room and board in exchange for living and working in the DMCW community. We offer our time and energy in the spirit of personal sacrifice, and we invite others to do the same.
OUR COMMUNITY
About Us
The ideology and philosophy of the Catholic Worker Movement may be best expressed in this document titled “Aims and Means.”
More information is also at these links:
More information is also at these links:
Interested in becoming
a member of the Des Moines Catholic Worker community?
Renee Espeland
We are usually open to considering new members. Those who share our values and commitment to service can be invited to join our community after completing a 30-day introduction to living and working with us.
Email dmcatholicworker@gmail.com
or phone us at 515-243-0765.
Wrigley Megan and Frankie Hughes
Cordaro and Shaw on Sabbatical
Mona Shaw and Frank Cordaro are on sabbatical until October 1, 2010. All inquiries about the Des Moines Catholic Worker should be sent to dmcatholicworker@gmail.com.