Civic & Service Organizations
Hetta Gilbert is dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of children in Des Moines County. The organization provides financial assistance for essential health-related expenses, helping ensure every child can access the care they deserve.
Hetta Gilbert is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of children under the age of 18 who reside in Des Moines County. Our mission is to provide aid for health-related expenses, so every child has the best opportunity to grow and thrive. Our scope of assistance is broad, as health is not merely the absence of disease but also the state of physical, mental and social well-being.
Each fall in the third weekend of October, Hetta Gilbert raises funds by having a large resale event where clothing, outerwear, household items, toys, shoes, jewelry, electronics and more are sold. The first resale event occurred in 1928 and we have grown steadily since attracting hundreds, even thousands to our annual sale.
