Hawthorn Hill is a charitable organization based in Des Moines, Iowa, dedicated to addressing homelessness in the community. Its mission is to provide both short-term shelter and long-term housing solutions to homeless families with children. The organization assists these families through two programs: The Home Connection, which provides affordable housing, and New Directions Shelter, which provides free, temporary, emergency shelter for families. Hawthorn Hill aims to assist families in achieving financial stability and ultimately, homeownership.
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