Works to help find housing for homeless Veterans. Will also provide furniture, food, household goods and appliances to the veteran once a house has been found.

Access point for the community's homeless response system. Individuals and families who are at imminent risk of homelessness (with no house, apartment, etc. to stay tonight) will complete an assessment and receive help to find housing options.

The KIND (Keeping Independent Needs Defined) program is a Joint TH (Transitional Housing) and RR (Rapid Re-housing) program to assist individuals and families whose head of household is between the ages of 18 and 24.

The core elements of the KIND program are:

1). Stable Housing

2). Education and Employment

3). Social and Emotional Well-being

4). Permanent Connections

The Joint TH portion of the program assists homeless youth in a crisis situation get into temporary housing to address their immediate housing needs. Then they are offered RR to assist them in getting rapidly re-housed and into permanent housing. While on the program youth will have the opportunity to participate in case management to address specific barriers the family may be experiencing.

Access point for the community's homeless veterans. Individuals and families who are at imminent risk of homelessness (with no house, apartment, etc. to stay tonight) will complete an assessment and receive help to find housing options.

Emergency Shelter Services - Provides emergency/crisis short-term shelter for single women and women with children of any age, including male children (ages 13-17). The shelter provides a safe place to sleep, evening meal, laundry, and shower facilities. The length of stay is 30 days. Residents are encouraged to meet with the Emergency Shelter Lead Supervisor for long term stability plan

Transitional Shelter Services for Women with Children - Provides immediate relief to women, 18 and over, with children (male children must be 12 years of age or younger). In addition, provides life's basic needs - food, clothing, personal care items, laundry facilities, transportation, and telephones to make appointments. Supportive services provided include life skill classes, employment assistance, budgeting, family literacy, parenting classes, tutoring, and case management with a goal of finding and maintaining permanent housing.

Case management, client needs assessment, goal setting/plan development, and assistance to stabilize housing for individuals and families. Services vary and may include assistance with rent, utilities, rental and/or utility deposits, depending upon verification of need and progress being made on goals. Eligibility and re-certification requirements may vary by program.

Limited funding is available and only offered during certain times of the year.

Provides a maternity home (NOT A SHELTER) dedicated to the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of single pregnant mothers, girls that are not pregnant but have an infant, or girls who are pregnant with another young child (infant) with them. It is a safe haven where they can stay while learning the skills, get basic needs and counseling they need to make a better life for themselves and their babies.

Provides assessments and referrals to regional Coordinated Entry systems for those experiencing homelessness or near homelessness.

Does not cover Polk County, Iowa.

Provides a first point of contact individuals need to contact who are in need of shelter services. It will guide anyone experiencing homelessness to the correct supports and housing programs most appropriate to their situation.

Provides assistance to individuals and families who are facing a crisis situation with food and/or shelter. Homeless prevention services can assist families who are facing eviction or utility disconnection in preventing their family from becoming homeless.

Crisis funds may be available for one month's rent, utilities, or groceries for a short period of time. This assistance is intended for individuals and families who need temporary, one-time assistance to resolve an emergency situation.

Shelter and support services in order to help individuals experiencing homelessness work toward becoming self-sufficient. Provides support services that enable individuals to receive crisis intervention, case management, linkage to community resources and life skills training, as well as day-to-day services including access to showers and laundry facilities.

Provides Emergency Housing, Rapid Rehousing, and Homeless Prevention services to eligible veterans and their families. Temporary financial assistance, navigation, case management, and connection to other appropriate services and programs will be provided by a supportive team.

Provides an access point for the community's homeless response system. Individuals and families who are at imminent risk of homelessness (with no house, apartment, etc. to stay tonight) will complete an assessment and receive help to find housing options.