Crisis Assistance | Operation Threshold
1535 Lafayette Street, Waterloo, IA 50703
Operation Threshold - Black Hawk
Eligibility
Households must earn less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Level
Required documents
Completed Crisis Application as well as other documentation to be determined by staff
Hours
Mon-Thu 7:30 am-6 pm
(319) 235-5365
Fax·
Fax
(319) 291-2065
Voice·
Main Phone
Application process
Contact Operation Threshold by phone, email or visit website
Fees
None
Service area
Black Hawk County, IA
Buchanan County, IA
Grundy County, IA
Provides crisis assistance to households. Includes utility assistance as well as assistance for incidental items that are needed to attain/maintain employment (car repairs, work clothes, etc.). Amount of crisis assistance available depends upon funding.
Last Assured
09/09/2025
Providing organization
Operation Threshold
Provides assistance for basic needs.