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Des Moines Lockers for Homeless | Des Moines News
Des Moines is rolling out a bold new pilot: twelve secure, fingerprint-locked storage units at St. Vincent de Paul to help homeless residents safeguard their most vital belongings—like IDs and documents—without the stress of losing them amid city crackdowns on public camping. Backed by a $12K grant and city council approval, this six-month program aims to remove critical barriers to housing and shelter, with real-time feedback from those on the streets shaping its design. If successful, it could become a permanent lifeline for vulnerable residents. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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