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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.

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Scholarships
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Child Care Expense Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Work Clothing
Business association. Provides economic development, transportation information, minority business development, community information and referral, legislation and public affairs, agribusiness information, newcomer information, research, workforce development strategies for business, and community development.

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Comprehensive Information and Referral
Special Focus Community Economic Development
Neighborhood Welcoming Services
Business Recruitment and Attraction
Legislation Information

Provides community resource flyers and information offering referrals to programming. Clothing vouchers as available, food pantry as available, and computer access.

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Comprehensive Information and Referral
Public Access Computers/Tools
Food Pantries
Clothing Vouchers

Provides financial and support services to Veteran Families who are homeless or imminently at-risk of being homeless.

Aims to stabilize these families in housing, while providing on-going support as needed to sustain independent living.

Services may include, rental and utility deposits, limited rental and utility assistance, limited moving costs and emergency supplies, case management services, transportation assistance, information and referrals to community resources, assistance in obtaining VA benefits, assistance in obtaining and securing other public benefits, and assistance in securing permanent housing.

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Rental Deposit Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Offers caseworkers to provide information and or assistance on benefit programs to assist individuals in remaining independent and in their homes. Also makes referrals to outside community service agencies that may assist in providing additional resources to meet client's needs.

Trained SHIP volunteers provide Medicare information and counseling to help people learn more about their options with Medicare.

Benefit Access Program: Provides a discount on license plate stickers for people who meet eligibility requirements.

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Medicare Information/Counseling
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Provides a free, confidential information and referral hotline for Iowa families. Offers individual and family stress counseling, personal and small business financial problems, legal education, basic needs including food, fuel, shelter, and medical help, and disaster-related information.

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Comprehensive Information and Referral
Mental Health Crisis Lines
Peer Counseling
Legal Information Services
Information and referral help line. Questions can also be answered by email or on Facebook.

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Consumer Complaints
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Provides information and referrals to local resources in the community to help individuals and families meet their basic needs and become self-sufficient.

Connects youth and families with resources and support. Navigators have the ability to "fill gaps", either through helping agencies partner around a common goal, or through flexible funding for needs such as rent, utilities, transportation, and more.

Community Response is designed to reduce unnecessary involvement of child welfare and juvenile justice while increasing the informal and community supports for youth and families. The goal is to coordinate existing resources and match participants with a resource to either solve an immediate need or develop a longer-term coaching relationship.

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Comprehensive Information and Referral
Medical Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Case/Care Management
Transportation Expense Assistance
Work Clothing
Rental Deposit Assistance
Mental Health Expense Assistance
Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Resource and referral agency that fosters economic and emotional stability for heads of households. Meet with staff to discuss:
--Constant money shortages
--Better job with better hours
--Preparing a resume and practicing for a job interview
--Community resources for which clients may be eligible
--Enrolling in school to increase earning power
--Applying for local single parent scholarships for associate or bachelor degree college courses
--Applying for the United Way Certification Course scholarships for women in transition
--'How to' on parenting, working and attending school at the same time
--How to budget and shop for a used car
--Referrals to appropriate legal counsel

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Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
Job Search/Placement
Personal Financial Counseling
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Prejob Guidance
Assists low income families with various needs as well as information and referrals to local organizations/services. Can also offer client advocacy services to assist when help is needed providers, organizations or difficult situations.

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Comprehensive Information and Referral
Assists low income families with various needs as well as information and referrals to local organizations/services. Can also offer client advocacy services to assist when help is needed providers, organizations or difficult situations.
Provides various programs through the community action agency. Can also provide information regarding local services and programs.

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Comprehensive Information and Referral
Community Action Agencies

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.

Provides Crisis Intervention Services to callers seeking help with situations including Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Homelessness, Suicide, and many other crises. In addition, Information and Referral services are provided, as any lack of information regarding resources available is in itself a potential crisis.

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Comprehensive Information and Referral
General Crisis Intervention Hotlines
Can help refer clients to other community resources as needed.

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Comprehensive Information and Referral
Assists low income families with various needs as well as information and referrals to local organizations/services. Can also offer client advocacy services to assist when help is needed providers, organizations or difficult situations.
Can help refer clients to other community resources as needed.
Assists low income families with various needs as well as information and referrals to local organizations/services. Can also offer client advocacy services to assist when help is needed providers, organizations or difficult situations.
Provides information on products, services, equipment, training, legislation, and civil rights. The facility maintains a library of independent living resources (books, magazines, audio and video tapes, brochures, etc.). The staff will research and identify accurate information available about issues that influence independent lifestyles.

Connects youth and families with resources and support. Navigators have the ability to "fill gaps", either through helping agencies partner around a common goal, or through flexible funding for needs such as rent, utilities, transportation, and more.

Community Response is designed to reduce unnecessary involvement of child welfare and juvenile justice while increasing the informal and community supports for youth and families. By utilizing Central Navigation, the goal is to coordinate existing resources and match participants with a resource to either solve an immediate need or develop a longer-term coaching relationship.

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Work Clothing
Rental Deposit Assistance
Case/Care Management
Transportation Expense Assistance
Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
Mental Health Expense Assistance
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Provides information and referrals to local resources in the community to help individuals and families meet their basic needs and become self-sufficient.
Can help refer clients to other community resources as needed.

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Comprehensive Information and Referral
Assists low income families with various needs as well as information and referrals to local organizations/services. Can also offer client advocacy services to assist when help is needed providers, organizations or difficult situations.
Offers information and help applying for various government programs, including food stamps, medicaid, medicare, and social security.

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Comprehensive Information and Referral