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English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes are offered in Clinton, Muscatine, Davenport, Bettendorf, Columbus Junction, and West Liberty.

ELA classes expand English communication skills for students who are not native English speakers. Classroom, small group and computer instruction are designed to promote reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Students learn about personal communication, conducting business, work-related communication, and civic engagement.

Provides participants with a referral to a monthly nutrition food package program to assist them in obtaining an adequate diet and to help stretch available food dollars. Foods available: canned meats; juices; vegetables and fruits; cold and hot cereals; peanut butter, rice, macaroni, spaghetti, UHT and non fat dry milk, and cheese.

Delivery available for the homebound.

The following childhood and adult immunizations are offered:

• COVID-19 vaccinations
• Flu vaccines
• General immunizations
• Tuberculosis testing offered also

Provides financial resources, or refers individuals to the CBRAP program. For financial support, must have received an eviction notice to receive assistance with rent. Funding is limited to housing crises caused by situations beyond the individuals control, and requires documentation that the individual has the means to pay rent moving forward.

Provides a preschool program for 3-5 year old children and their parents. Program is designed to provide an exciting and engaging atmosphere for children to explore and learn. Classrooms are set up for exploration-based learning that includes: imaginative play, blocks/building, writing and art, games, sensory exploration, science, and literacy. Program offers activities for families and children to attend and play together, so they both learn how to interact in a way that fosters successful communication and support.

Critical access acute care facility.

Offers family and internal medicine, gynecology, obstetrics, and some high-risk obstetrics.

Rural Health Clinics located in Robinson, Oblong, and Palestine.

Provides Nebraskans with a centralized location for viewing their current benefits, including helpful links to take action on their benefits programs.

Nebraskans may apply online for multiple assistance programs, including:

- Healthcare/Medicaid

- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

- Child Care Subsidy (CC)

- Aid to Dependent Children (ADC)

- Emergency Assistance (EA)

- Social Services for Families, Children, and Youth (SSCF)

- Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP)

- Assistance to Aged, Blind or Disabled (AABD)

- State Disability Program (SDP)

- Social Services for the Aged and Disabled (SSAD)

- Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

- Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

May provide for modifications to the home and/or vehicle that directly address a person's medical health or are necessary to provide for the medical needs, welfare and safety of the individual and to increase or maintain independence.

Assistance for eligible individuals to get ID and birth certificates.

Obtaining the required documents for a birth certificate (and other forms of identification) can take several weeks to months.

Provides a one-time assistance program for water and wastewater bills.

Offers to teach important life and career skills to young people from all backgrounds through immersive career experiences and mentorship provided by community and business leaders. Equip young people with character, leadership and life skills that can be used both today and in their future careers. Co-ed.

Provides bereavement support services, including:

• Counseling: Grief counselors can provide one-on-one assistance for family members, friends, and children suffering a loss of a loved one.
• Support groups: Offers bereavement support groups for adults, teenagers, and children
• Monthly workshops
• Community events: offers events throughout the year to honor the lives of lost loved-ones
• Customized presentations: Grief support staff can present to any community group, school, business, or organization on grief-related topics according to the specific need.

Provides hospice and palliative services to veterans with life-threatening illnesses. Services focus on comfort, quality of life and reducing suffering.

Provides a UPD Trunk or Treat. Visit website for more information.

Provides full library access and services. Including CDs, movies, computers for internet access and word processing, photocopy services, meeting rooms are available for community non-profit groups, and video games may also be available. Some materials may be accessed online using a library card.

Provides clinical services that include blood pressure screenings, head lice screenings, lead screenings, TB testing, and travel consultations. 

Provides food to individuals and families that present for assistance and who meet the Department of Human Services requirements.

Also available, refrigerated Mobile Food Pantry truck which delivers food to pre-registered individuals and families in rural communities.

Mobile Food Pantry requires pre-registration for services.

Offers Coats/Winter Gear for any Marion County resident from October 1 to December 30.