Our First Sunday collection recipient for January is HOPE Foundation, which is dedicated to shedding light on the critical situation in Palestine. HOPE believes in the power of education, humanitarian aid, and community solidarity to foster understanding and support for the people of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.

Through engaging public lectures, cultural events, policy conferences, and direct humanitarian aid, HOPE Foundation strives to inform the global community and alleviate the suffering of those affected by conflict and hardship.

For more information on this organization, visit https://www.hopefoundpal.org

Write checks either to “HOPE Foundation” or “DMIEC” with “First Sunday” in the memo line. 

CHECKS SHOULD BE PLACED IN THE January 12th COLLECTION BASKET OR MAILED TO : DMIEC, P.O. Box 30065, Des Moines, IA 50310

First Sunday checks must be received by DMIEC by January 20th; if you elect to contribute to the First Sunday recipient after that date, please mail your check (made payable to the recipient with “DMIEC” in the memo line) directly to HOPE, 1030 Forest Edge Drive, Coralville, IA 52241-3458, and, if comfortable, let DMIEC’s Social Justice Committee Chair Kathy Eastman know the amount to assist in recording our community’s giving.  If you have questions about how to donate or would like to donate using the ACH withdrawal feature, please contact Susan Barnes (checks) or Jeanine Freeman (ACH) of the Finance Committee. (Info about ACH is available here.)

Thank you for your support!