FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | SALVATION ARMY - DES MOINES
**3.4.25 Will start taking calls for applications beginning March 25, 2025 at 8:45 am. Do not leave a message, keep calling till you get through.
Helps those who need assistance with rent, utilities, and clothing. Funds are intended for dire need situations and when no other community resource is available to meet the need. All financial help is by Appointment only. ***Call the 4th Tue of the month to set up an appointment.
Rent Assistance: must have Letter of Decision from General Assistance, cannot reside in a transition housing program, cannot have received financial assistance from IMPACT in the last 12 months, cannot have received material assistance from The Salvation Army in the last 12 months.
Clothing Help: assistance will be in the form of vouchers for either work/interview clothing, back to school clothing, or clothing in general for someone who is homeless.
Utility Financial Assistance: must have a disconnect notice to get financial assistance for a utility bill, cannot have received financial assistance from IMPACT in the last 12 months, cannot have received material assistance from The Salvation Army in the last 12 months.
Physical Address
1400 Nw 100th Street, Clive, IA 50325
Hours
Call the fourth Tue of the month, 8:30 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4:30 pm to set up an appointment
Voice
Application process
Must call on the fourth Tue of the month for an appointment
Fee
None
Required documents
For rent and utility help must have a Letter of Decision from General Assistance or Local DHS office, Proof of income for the last 90 days (food stamps and FIP also), Utility Bill disconnect notice, Photo ID for the head of household, SS cards, other documents by request, all other members of the household must have an ID with a name and a birth date, school ID's ok if it is the current year, do not need G.A. paperwork for clothing help
Eligibility
See program description for eligibility details
Languages
English
Service area
Warren County, Iowa Dallas County, Iowa Polk County, Iowa
Agency info
SALVATION ARMY - DES MOINES
Offers basic needs assistance.