Provides volunteer drivers in to Story County residents with transportation to and from medical appointments and other essential services. Although not exclusive, our priority is serving Story County's older adult population.

Provides service in all ofWashington County for those who are otherwise unable to travel. Provides rides for work, shopping trips, doctor's appointments, work, and travel into Johnson County for medical appointments only.

Advises and aids veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits through compensation or pension claims. Emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent or mortgage payments, utilities and food may be available for Veterans and their dependents. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

Provides rides to medical appointments to the VA Hospital in either Knoxville or Des Moines. Call at least 5 days ahead with the date of appointment and the time and location.

***Please note our transportation is not handicap accessible***

Services for individuals who need help due to a health condition, physical impairment, or are homebound for other reasons. Services include: transportation to non-emergency medical appointments, building wheelchair ramps, modified steps, steps and railings, and running errands or grocery shopping.

Provides transportation to the two VNA Clinics in Aurora Township.

Provides transportation assistance for medical, dental, and mental health appointments to people living with HIV/AIDS in accordance with guidelines.

Available for any area in the 24-county region that is not served by public transportation.

Advises and aids veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits through compensation or pension claims. Emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent or mortgage payments, utilities, burial expense, prescription medication co-pays, non-emergency medical transportation, and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

Clothe a Child Program offers school clothes in August.

Heart and Soles Program offers shoes for school in August.

Rides of Love Ministry offers rides to medical and mental health appointments.

Heart of Christmas Program provides Christmas needs in early December.

For Christmas 2024:

Heart of Christmas is Sat, Dec 7th, from 10 am-11 am, held at the Faith Church in Rock Valley, IA. Provides a Christmas store for children ages 3-11, and parents pay $5 per child to choose and wrap a gift. The store closes at 10:30 am, so parents must arrive before that time.

This also qualifies parents to receive a holiday meal kit, and families who had flood damage to their homes can receive a 4-foot lighted Christmas tree. Children enter the Christmas Carnival area with a variety of games and decorate Christmas cookies. There is an interactive retelling of the Christmas story.

Parents must register by Nov 22. Register online at www.loveincsiouxcounty.org or call (712) 476-5990. No registration needed for Christmas Carnival. (All children must be accompanied by an adult at the event.)

Provides options to help seniors stay in their homes as long as possible. Meets with families to do in-home assessment to determine what services may be needed. Services may include help with meals, home delivered meals, handyman services, personal care, transportation or medical or legal issues.

Provides transportation assistance for medical, dental, and mental health appointments to people living with HIV/AIDS in accordance with guidelines.

Available for any area in the 24-county region that is not served by public transportation.

Flights to Healthcare by volunteer pilots in private aircraft or commercial airlines enabling patients access to distant healthcare.

Medical Care on the ground with gas cards, bus and train tickets or in the air with volunteer pilots and commercial airlines, transportation to medical care helps patients live their best lives.

Veteran Services serving those who have served our nation by providing travel to clinical care, service dog acquisition, healing retreats and PTS and TBI treatments.

Offers services for older adults, services include: congregate meals, home delivered meals, information and referral to community resources, transportation, and help applying for benefits.