Get Involved

Support this good work in our community. See financial donation options here.

Contact us if you’re interested in having us come speak to your group or coming to the shelter for a tour: assistantdirector.bahs@gmail.com

Material Donations

Take a look at our Facebook Page for our most up to date wish list. Common items that are appreciated include:

For the shelter:
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Hamburger
- Laundry detergent
- Heavy duty black trash bags with drawstrings
- Cleaning/Clorox wipes
- Dishwasher pods (prefer Cascade Platinum as they work well in our dishwasher)
Homeless bag items:
- Emergency blankets
- Shower curtain liners
- Small first aid kits
- Flashlights with batteries
- Can openers
- Canned fruit
- Canned meat
- Body wipes/baby wipes
Please nothing lavender scented due to a staff allergy.

Donations are accepted every day 10am -7pm or by appointment.

Service Projects

Do you have a special skill you’d like to share with us, or just a desire to help where needed? We’d love to hear from you! Complete this Volunteer Interest Form.

We have projects and opportunities for individuals or groups at a variety of skill levels with different levels of time commitments.

These may include work projects like painting, organizing, or landscaping. Or ongoing opportunities like client assistance and public relations. Volunteer Platform: GivePulse

Contact the shelter for more details: 319-754-6791 or assistantdirector.bahs@gmail.com

Speaking Engagements

We’d be happy to come share about the shelter to your group. These are generally around 15 minutes but can be shortened or lengthened depending on your meeting and time frame. Contact us to schedule a speaking engagement: assistantdirector.bahs@gmail.com

Tours

Are you interested in learning more? Contact us for a tour and a sit down chat with our executive director. We’re always happy to engage with our community. Tours can be arranged for individuals or groups.

Thank you

Support comes in many ways and through many hands. We are thankful for them all! Thanks to YOU for supporting people in difficult situations, supporting our community, and supporting the work our agency is doing!

Thank you to the Burlington Kiwanis Club for the new flooring downstairs. We started with old stained carpet and now have beautiful new flooring!

Thank you to the Community Foundation of Des Moines County for their support in May 2021. They will be providing sleeping bags to the homeless in our community this fall for those we can not house at our shelter. We have such a great community that provides for the needs of some of the area’s homeless as they work to get back on their feet!

Thank you to the New London Christian Church youth group for the donations and coming to visit us!