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Season of Support:
2026 Holiday Giving Opportunities
The holidays should be joyful, but for many in our community, they bring stress and hardship. Our Holiday Assistance Programs support income-eligible families during this critical time. Join us in this Season of Support to help bring hope and cheer to those who need it most.
In 2025, we introduced a new model for holiday giving that allowed us to increase our reach and serve families more efficiently while continuing to honor the spirit of the season. Instead of coordinating traditional Adopt-A-Family pairings, we invited individuals, groups, and organizations to host holiday donation drives focused on collecting new items for children and teens. These items were distributed through a festive “shopping” event at our office, where families could select gifts that were just right for their loved ones.
Giftland Continues in 2026
We are excited to continue this Holiday Giving Program model in 2026. While the format has evolved from the traditional Adopt-A-Family program, our mission remains the same: to brighten the holidays for neighbors in need. We hope you will continue to rally your teams, churches, classmates, coworkers, and friends to make a meaningful difference this season.
Ways to Give!
Looking for a gift for someone who has everything? Show your family, friends or business associates that you care by making a donation in their honor! Make an online donation and then use the "gift a donation" link below to submit a form - we will send a card to the recipient, stating that a donation has been made in their honor, along with any personalized message you provide.
Thank you for your partnership and continued support of West Des Moines Human Services. Please join us in making this a happy holiday for all!
WDM Human Services Donation Hours:
Monday - 8:30 AM - 3 PM
Tuesday - 8:30 AM - 3 PM or 4:30 - 6 PM
Wednesday - 8:30 AM - 3 PM
Thursday - 8:30 AM - 3 PM
Friday - 8:30 AM - 12 PM
For more information, please call 515- 222-3663 or HumanServices@wdm.iowa.gov