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Kendall Grundy Community Action
Provides various forms of support. All expenses are paid directly to the vendor.
Drive to Success helps low income residents obtain reliable transportation for employment purposes. Provides assistance for vehicle repairs.
Education Scholarships awards scholarships annually to clients to aid them in obtaining formal education or occupational training. Scholarships may be used for tuition and fees, textbooks, supplies or room and/or board.
Employment Support assists eligible clients to obtain/maintain employment with such items as daycare costs, transportation, and work supplies. One-time support. Information, Referral, Outreach: Provides access to needed resources through comprehensive outreach, information and referral services.
Access 2 Independence of the Eastern Iowa Corridor - Iowa City
Embarras River Basin Agency (ERBA) - Jasper County
CommUnity Crisis Services
Embarras River Basin Agency (ERBA) - Lawrence County
CEDARS
Free, voluntary program where coaches work with families for 3-6 months to help navigate and access resources in the community, increase families' protective factors, and problem-solve to address challenges a family may be facing. A coach is assigned to meet with the family and connect them to needed support.
The program offers case management support, mental health services for parents/guardians and children, education support, and some supports to meet basic needs and ensure safety.
Other support includes assistance finding safe, stable housing, connections to local food resources, help applying for benefits and tracking application status, budgeting and employment assistance, and education supports for parents/guardians and children.
Operation Threshold - Black Hawk
Four Oaks Family and Children’s Services - Jeff Davis Center
Provides community resource flyers and information offering referrals to programming. Clothing vouchers as available, food pantry as available, and computer access.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Hotlines
Provides a free, confidential information and referral hotline for Iowa families. Services include individual and family stress counseling, peer counseling facilitated by individuals with shared experiences, assistance with personal and small business financial problems, legal education, support for basic needs such as food, fuel, shelter, and medical help, and disaster-related information.
211 Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois
Eichacker Community Action Center
Provides various programs to assist low income individuals and families take care of their basic needs. Can also supply information and referrals to local resources in the community.
Great Rivers 2-1-1
Provides free, confidential community information, referrals and crisis line services to assist people in areas including support groups, community and cultural events, parenting concerns, adult and child abuse, relationship and family concerns, alcohol and drug abuse, housing, emergency shelter, suicidal thoughts and feelings, and food resources.
Community Action of Southeast Iowa - Louisa County
Provides various programs to assist low income individuals and families take care of their basic needs. Can also supply information and referrals to local resources in the community.
Catholic Charities Diocese of Springfield - Effingham
Staff in each office are knowledgeable about services provided by other agencies and institutions in each area. They network within their communities to make sure they provide the best solutions for people in need and avoid duplicating services.
Embarras River Basin Agency (ERBA) - Edgar County
Catholic Charities - Fort Dodge
Offers connection to local community resources, including local resources for rent and medication assistance.
Does not provide financial assistance; information and referral only.
Catholic Charities Diocese of Springfield - Granite City
Staff in each office are knowledgeable about services provided by other agencies and institutions in each area. They network within their communities to make sure they provide the best solutions for people in need and avoid duplicating services.
SAIL - Main Office
Catholic Charities Diocese of Springfield - Springfield
Staff in each office are knowledgeable about services provided by other agencies and institutions in each area. They network within their communities to make sure they provide the best solutions for people in need and avoid duplicating services.
Access 2 Independence of the Eastern Iowa Corridor - Cedar Rapids
Catholic Charities Diocese of Springfield - Administration
Staff in each office are knowledgeable about services provided by other agencies and institutions in each area. They network within their communities to make sure they provide the best solutions for people in need and avoid duplicating services.
Tolson Community Action Center
Provides various programs to assist low income individuals and families take care of their basic needs. Can also supply information and referrals to local resources in the community.
City of Joliet
Provides resources and support to members of the community, based on needs identified in the community. Needs may include:
- Alcohol Use
- Basic Needs (Food/Water/Hygiene)
- Cognitive Impairment (Memory Decline)
- Criminal Involvement
- Drug Use
- Elder Abuse
- Gambling
- Gang/Gang Behavior
- Homeless/Housing
- Mental Health
- Missing/Runaway resident
- Parenting Supervision
- Physical Healthcare
- Physical Violence
- Suicide
- Sexual Violence
- Truancy
- Unemployment
- Victim of a Crime
North Iowa Community Action - Floyd County Outreach
Norfolk Family Coalition
Offers to connect youth and families to a wide range of resources and support to address immediate needs and foster long-term stability. Navigators work to bridge service gaps by facilitating partnerships among agencies and providing flexible funding for essential needs such as rent, utilities, transportation, work clothing, medical expenses, mental health care, and minor home repairs.
The initiative aims to reduce unnecessary involvement in child welfare and juvenile justice systems while enhancing informal and community supports. Participants are matched with resources to resolve urgent issues or establish ongoing coaching relationships. Services are open to anyone, with a focus on youth and families experiencing multiple needs, including housing, basic life skills, parenting, and employment readiness.