They are generally located in areas where LDS Church membership is common, with a total of 46 stores in Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and Washington.

DI also provides job skill training for physically, emotionally, and socially challenged people, and seeks to place them into private sector employment.

[6] As a welfare entity, DI provides useful goods at low cost to the public, as well as clothing and other items for humanitarian efforts throughout the world.

Some of the donated goods are given to people in the community upon recommendation of the church's local bishop, in the event of a disaster such as a fire or flood.

DCS assists church leaders as they empower individuals and families in overcoming barriers that prevent them from achieving long-term self-reliance.

Development counselors are licensed professionals who work closely with the individual, their church leaders, mentors and family members.