Utilities

CATEGORY: Service Organizations, Utilities
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults
This small business refurbishes and repairs appliances for those in need.  They do take donations. Although they do not have a website, they are available by phone 515-279-2250
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Clothing, Crisis & Safety Services, Food, Housing, Human Services, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Mental Health, Service Organizations, Utilities
AUDIENCE: All Ages
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 ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Clothing, Housing, Utilities
AUDIENCE: All Ages
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; ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Food, Housing, Human Services, Service Organizations, Utilities
AUDIENCE: All Ages
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 ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Employment, Housing, Service Organizations, Utilities, Youth Services
AUDIENCE: Adults, School Age
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 ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Employment, Ethnic & Cultural Organizations, Housing, Immigrant & Refugee Services, Service Organizations, Utilities
AUDIENCE: All Ages
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 ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Employment, Housing, Human Services, Service Organizations, Utilities, Youth Services
AUDIENCE: School Age
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 ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Childcare, Crisis & Safety Services, General Health, Health, Housing, Human Services, Mental Health, Service Organizations, Special Needs , Utilities
AUDIENCE: All Ages
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 ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Housing, Utilities
AUDIENCE: All Ages
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 ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, Clothing, Food, Housing, Human Services, Service Organizations, Utilities
AUDIENCE: Adults, Older Adults
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 ...
CATEGORY: Basic Needs, City , Clothing, Food, Health, Housing, Human Services, Service Organizations, Utilities, West Des Moines
AUDIENCE: All Ages
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 ...