Housing

Anawim Housing has been building homes, hope and community. From its start Anawim Housing has worked tirelessly to end homelessness and ensure the most vulnerable in our community have a safe place to call home. Anawim provides stable hous ...

Catholic Charities serves the people of southwest Iowa when they find themselves in need of help. From basic needs of food and shelter, to empowerment programs that lead to housing, employment, and more. Professional counseling services help to ...

Central Iowa Shelter & Services' Mission is to provide low-barrier shelter, meals and support services at no cost to adults experiencing homelessness and to facilitate their move toward self-sufficiency.

CROSS Outreach operates as a non-profit agency focused on preventing homelessness and providing for other critical needs of at-risk people. Picture the under-employed single mother struggling to make ends meet in a challenging economy; ...

Accept applications for food assistance (food stamps), financial assistance (FIP), child care assistance, and Medicaid/Title 19. All Spanish applications are submitted to the Carpenter Avenue office. Please call to see which office serves wh ...

Youth Emergency Services & Shelter is a private nonprofit organization serving children and their families in Central Iowa. YESS is a safety net of services, providing healing and hope in times of crisis. As the largest youth shelter and the ...

Home Opportunities Made Easy, Inc. (HOME, Inc.) is the oldest private nonprofit housing organization in Des Moines. Our mission is to create opportunities for quality, affordable housing. Studies show that quality, affordable housing enable ...

Since 1915, Hope Ministries has faithfully served people in Central Iowa experiencing homelessness, hunger, abuse or addiction. Our rescue services offer safe shelter, nutritious meals, free clothing and more, and our long-term life recovery pro ...

IMPACT is a non-profit organization that looks to support families living in poverty.  They offer assistance in : Utility, Emergency Rental Assistance, Disaster and Food needs. In addition they partner with others to offer more resourc ...

Iowa Aftercare Services Network (IASN)  services are designed to help youth successfully transition from foster care to adulthood by providing encouragement, stability, guidance, and the opportunity to a build a positive future. IASN ...

The Iowa Department of Human Rights advocates for underrepresented Iowans and fosters hope within our communities by educating individuals, businesses and government entities about the needs, rights and responsibilities of all Iowans. As a state ...

The Division of Criminal and Juvenile Justice Planning (CJJP) is within the Department of Human Rights and carries out research, policy analysis, program development and data analysis activities to improve the operation and effect ...

The state of Iowa has a Human Services Department that houses many different service programs within it. To learn more about the programs, please see the website.  The list of services provided or supported include:  SNAP, Food-Rel ...

At the Iowa Finance Authority, we turn small actions into big reactions. From mortgage or down payment assistance and rental programs that provide affordable homes, to low-cost funds for drinking water. Rental resources include: Aftercare ren ...

Iowa Homeless Youth Centers (IHYC) works to eliminate homelessness among children, youth, and young families in Central Iowa. We believe, with support and assistance, homeless youth can attain self-sufficiency and break the cycle of poverty. Th ...

The Supportive Services department of Primary Health Care (PHC) provides centralized Intake, homeless veterans services, a clothing closet and showers. The PHC also provides many other affordable health care services, including HIV & STI te ...

General Assistance provides temporary assistance with basic and special needs to eligible Polk County residents. Individuals and families who are at risk due to a temporary crisis and/or a mental or physical incapacity and who meet income guidel ...

The mission of the Polk County Public Works Department is to develop, manage, and maintain the highest quality road system, provide excellent snow removal and weed eradication services, promote orderly growth, protect our health and environment ...

Ruth Harbor is a non-profit ministry, and does not utilize government funding.  We offer a Christ-centered home for housing, and programs for pregnant women and young moms who are facing unplanned pregnancies or are parenting youn ...

Many benefit resources are available to US Veterans and families.  Please see the website for a comprehensive list. Re-adjustment counseling for veterans and families. Assistance in getting VA benefits. Appointments are welcomed but not req ...

West Des Moines Human Services has been assisting low-income, elderly, and disabled residents since 1979. We currently provide assistance to over 1,600 households in West Des Moines and surrounding western suburbs. We offer emergency assistance ...