Bishop William Joensen and co-host Jeanne Thill speak with Shelley Jerke, manager of the Sobering Center at St. Vincent de Paul, about its mission, impact, and the compassionate care it provides for vulnerable members of the community.
On this episode of Making It Personal, Bishop William Joensen and Jeanne Thill welcome Shelley Jerke, Manager of the Sobering Center at St. Vincent de Paul in Des Moines. Shelley shares how the center serves individuals struggling with alcohol or substance-related crises by offering a safe space, medical supervision, and connections to essential community resources. She explains how the center partners with local agencies, operates 24/7, and has already made a significant financial and human impact on emergency services and law enforcement.
Shelley also discusses the dignity-driven mission behind the work, the compassion of her medical team, and the powerful personal stories that reflect God’s grace at work even in moments of hardship. Bishop Joensen reflects on Advent themes of mercy, hope, and waiting on the Lord—connecting the spiritual season to the healing work happening at the Sobering Center.
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