INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNTS (IDA) | LUTHERAN SERVICES IN IOWA (LSI)
Provides financial education to former refugees to help them build understanding of the U.S. banking and financial system. Courses in financially literacy are offered as well as financial assessment tools to help determine financial stability. The program also offers refugee's the chance to create a savings account with the intent to buy a car, home, business or education. LSI will contribute to the savings account by providing matching funds. Matching funds can only be received by completing the requred trainings.
Physical Address
3200 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
Hours
Mon 8:30 am - 5 pm; Tue 8:30 am - 5 pm; Wed 8:30 am - 5 pm; Thu 8:30 am - 5 pm; Fri 8:30 am - 5 pm;
Voice
Fax
(515) 271-7340
Voice
Application process
Contact the Refugee Connection Center for further details
Fee
None
Required documents
Valid ID, I-94 form or Green Card, proof of income (one month of paystubs for every working member of your family)
Eligibility
Must have arrived in the US with refugee status, have been in the US for less than 5 years (if saving for a car, less than 3 years), have income and be at or below 200% of poverty guidelines
Languages
English
Service area
Wayne County, Iowa
Decatur County, Iowa
Warren County, Iowa
Jasper County, Iowa
Ringgold County, Iowa
Polk County, Iowa
Union County, Iowa
Madison County, Iowa
Marion County, Iowa
Dallas County, Iowa
Taylor County, Iowa
Clarke County, Iowa
Adair County, Iowa
Adams County, Iowa
Lucas County, Iowa
Agency info
LUTHERAN SERVICES IN IOWA (LSI)
Offers children and family services.