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Help people living in Central Iowa access health care and supportive services, your donation supports PHC’s Patient Assistance Fund

Online Donation

Thank you for choosing Primary Health Care for your charitable donation! You can direct your gift to the Patient Assistance Fund, Homeless Support Services or The Project of PHC. PHC is a 501(c)(3), non-profit community health center, your contribution is tax deductible.

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If you prefer to mail your gift, please send to:

PHC Fund Development
1200 University Ave. #200
Des Moines, IA 50314

Recurring, Matching & Estate Gifts

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Primary Health Care is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. All financial donations are tax-deductible.

Recurring Gifts
When you set up a monthly gift to PHC you help us to plan ahead financially, and giving is something you don’t even have to think twice about.

Matching Gifts
With a matching gift program, your employer may double or even triple every dollar you give. Contact your human resource department for information regarding your company’s matching gift policy. For workplace giving, our tax number or EID is: 42-1350092

Set up a Payroll Deduction
Consult your human resources department to set up a payroll deduction, direct through your employer or with an organization such as the United Way of Central Iowa. Select Primary Health Care or The Project (may be listed as The AIDS Project of Iowa) as the beneficiary of your deduction.

If you are interested in learning more about how to include Primary Health Care in your ESTATE or want more information on our major gifts program, please contact the Director of Development.

Homeless Support In-Kind Donations

PHC accepts new or gently used items to provide to people experiencing homelessness.

Year round needs: clothing for men and women (including underwear, socks, bras), shampoo, soap and bath towels to stock our shower for client use, household linens (sheets, blankets, comforters, towels), period products (tampons, pads) and backpacks

Summer needs: sunscreen, water, insect repellant

Winter needs: lip balm, warm weather gear such as coats, hats, gloves for men and women, blankets

For more information, contact PHC’s Homeless Support Services & Centralized Intake at (515) 248-1850.

You may also drop off your donation during normal business hours, Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm at:

1200 University Avenue, #110A
Des Moines, IA 50314

Fundraising Updates

Celebrating 10 Years of Centralized Intake: Connecting the Dots for Homeless Services

Jan 24, 2025

At Primary Health Care (PHC), we’re proud to celebrate the 10th anniversary of our Centralized Intake program—a vital resource that connects individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Polk County to critical services and support. Through a streamlined...

Bridging Gaps in Care

Aug 20, 2024

PHC’s annual fall fundraising event is on Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at Stine Barn in West Des Moines.

Join us for Community Night during National Health Center Week

Jul 1, 2024

Save the date! National Community Health Center Week! Wednesday, August 7, 20245:00 pm - 7:30 pm 1200 University Ave.Des Moines, IA 50314(south parking lot) Learn more on our Facebook page.Celebrate with Us! Join us for our annual Community Night event during National...

April May Honored with Medal of Merit

Nov 6, 2023

On Friday, October 27, we celebrated the remarkable achievements of April May, Immunization Program Director at Primary Health Care Inc. April was honored with the Congressional Medal of Merit, presented by Rep. Zach Nunn, in recognition of her 16 years of dedicated...

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