About Us

Mission

The Harbor of Hope Mission is to provide a safe haven of respect and love for recovering men to transform and reconstruct their lives.

Vision

More Recovery, Fewer Offenders; One man at a time!

Location

Harbor of Hope is located in the historic River Bend neighborhood in Des Moines, Iowa. Our home was built in 1880 and is located at 1617 Oakland.

Board of Directors

The Harbor of Hope currently has nine directors on its board. They are appointed to two-year, unpaid terms. The Executive Director is compensated.

2009/2010 Board Members:

Richard “Andy” Anderson, President
Gordon J. Smith, Vice President
Terri Speirs, Secretary/Treasurer
John R. “Pete” Harris, Member
Jeff Kephart, Member
Mary Ramsden, Member
Tom Pontow, Member

Funding

Funding of the Harbor of Hope comes directly from state and federal grants and private contributions. Harbor of Hope is a 501c3 non-profit.

History

• 1880-Harbor of Hope building is constructed in River Bend neighborhood.
• 1984-Harbor of Hope Mission is established as a homeless shelter.
• 2005-Harbor of Hope transitions into an addiction recovery center for drug addicts.