Harvest Academy Expands to Transform Lives | Des Moines News

Des Moines News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 29, 2026 · 1m

Harvest Academy is breaking ground on a massive 20-acre campus south of Des Moines, set to house up to 50 men—more than doubling its current capacity—and transform lives through shelter, fitness, education, and community. Run by those who’ve walked the same path, the academy’s expansion, funded by private donors and its own moving company, aims to break cycles of addiction and homelessness, reconnect families, and reduce recidivism. Future plans include serving women, offering vocational training, and building housing for graduates—all designed to create a ripple effect of lasting social…