About Us
Mary’s Choice
Mary’s Choice is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pregnancy & family resource center serving families in Siouxland with free help through pregnancy
into adulthood. We give men and women the knowledge, support, and resources to choose life for their unborn child. And we support them
once their child is born.
But we don’t stop there. We assist grandparents, foster parents, guardians, and others who are raising children
that are not their own. Most of our families are struggling financially to support their families and need our help.
Inspired by Faith to defend the dignity and worth of every person through advocacy and service.
Volunteer Info Our ServicesHow you can help
Help keep Mary's Choice available for pregnant mothers and families raising children. Make a monetary gift; donate your unused clothing of all sizes, small household items, diapers, wipes and baby items; volunteer to help families who come in, sort through donations,
or help with maintenance or administrative tasks.
Our Team
Dawn Grimes
Executive DirectorDawn Grimes is a graduate of Buena Vista University with a background in law. She was a longtime volunteer and past board member before taking over as Executive Director in 2019.
Byron Grimes
PresidentByron Grimes is a recent transplant from Illinois with a BA from the Eastern Illinois University. He is dedicated to ensuring Mary's Choice is open and available to families in need far into the future.
Sherill Glassmaker
Vice PresidentSherill is a founding member of Mary's Choice as well as a long time Board Member and past Executive Director. She now spends much of her time geocashing and doing grandma duty as well as taking after hours calls for Mary's Choice.
Cindy Rolfes
Secretary / TreasurerCindy lives just outside of Le Mars with her husband Dave. They raised 3 children and have 9 grandchildren. Cindy loves learning more about the Catholic Faith, warm weather, chocolate and volunteering at Mary's Choice.
Dennis Kluver
Board MemberDescription coming soon.
Jessica DeWitt
Board MemberI try to fulfill my calling from God by devoting my time as a stay at home wife and mom. With my husband of 10 years, Kolby, and I homeschool our 6 lovely children. I love God 1st so my Catholic faith is a huge priority in my life. In some of my past experiences I worked as a supervisor at the Ice Cream Parlor in Le Mars, Iowa and worked for Faith and Freedom Coalition.
Tina Begnoche
Board MemberI have been married 31 years and have 8 children and currently 7 grandchildren. I am blessed to be able to be a stay at home mom homeschooling our youngest. My goals in life have been to raise faithful and respectful children. To do the best that I can with what I have been blessed with.
Angie Lutter
Board MemberAngie's life has been one devoted to her family. Her greatest joy in life was being a stay-at-home-mom to her 3 children with Les, her beloved husband of 40 years. Her Catholic Faith, Family and friends are the foundation of her life. Although 'retired' from raising her children, she still treasures children but now as a grandma of 7.
Deacon Richard Port
Board MemberDcn. Richard Port – Richard is a Deacon for the parishes of St. Patrick in Akron & St. Mary in Hawarden.
Eva Mann
Spanish Interpreter/ Office AssistantEva was born in Mexico, but raised in Sioux City. She is a newly minted US citizen as of March 2023.
