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Works to meet the needs of members and enhance the economic vitality and quality of life in the area. Works in the areas of economic development, community development, and member services to accomplish our program of work.

Provides a team of trained volunteers who can mobilize resources to provide post-disaster mental health services. This team is sponsored by the Department of Human Services, Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health and County Social Services.

Offers to insure that those that qualify are connected to a dentist who can provide continuous dental care. Free dental services provided by a registered dental hygienist may include: Oral screening/caries risk assessment; Oral hygiene instruction; Fluoride varnish application; Referral to local dentists for treatment; Dental Care Coordination.

Air conditioners provided, when available, to the most vulnerable individuals (especially seniors 60 and older) who are experiencing health problems that make air conditioning a medical necessity, or those of any age with medical necessity.

Offers new and like-new clothing for preschool through high school students to families living in Dallas County or the Waukee Community School District.

Accepts donations of gently used or new clothing INSIDE the Waukee YMCA during open hours.

Provides medical and cash assistance for customers who are 65 years of age or older, blind, or disabled. Also includes the QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) program which provides payment of Medicare premiums and some Medicare co-payments.

The online application is called "Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE)."  When applying, the state will determine the applicant's eligibility for this AABD, as well as SNAP and medical assistance (Medicaid).

Provides gently used clothing for all ages. 

Crisis intervention program serving victims of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking.

Provides safe shelter for victims and their children who are fleeing a dangerous situation through on-site housing, transitional housing, financial assistance, support groups and intervention/prevention services.

Offers a program for parents and youth individuals ages 10-14 to work together and build relationships. Participants will practice skills, play learning games, and do family projects in highly interactive sessions. Sessions are designed to increase family bonding, build positive communication skills, and solve problems together. 

Offers a program for parents and youth individuals ages 10-14 to work together and build relationships. Participants will practice skills, play learning games, and do family projects in highly interactive sessions. Sessions are designed to increase family bonding, build positive communication skills, and solve problems together. 

Provides a free to-go meal to those in need on Tuesday evening.

**NOTE** Queen of Peace Catholic Parish is no longer providing to-go meals due to construction. To-go meals are being held at the Hope City Church, located at 118 High Street Waterloo, IA, only on Tue 4 pm-5 pm. 

Offers business and Industry Loan Guarantees that are available for business and industrial development in rural areas to create and maintain employment, expand and to improve economic climate. Eligible borrowers include Public bodies, Community-based non-profit corporations, Federally-recognized Tribes Funds can be used to purchase, construct, and/or improve essential community facilities, purchase equipment and pay related project expenses.

Provides individualized behavioral intervention that enables children (up to 21 years old) to make remarkable gains in communication, behavior management, social interactions, and engagement.

Offers individuals with a serious mental illness the opportunity to work in a supportive and therapeutic environment. Clients will be given an opportunity to learn vocational skills, earn money, improve self-esteem, learn to work with others in a cooperative effort, and improve chances for future competitive employment. Individuals learn office skills, light industrial skills such as assembling, packaging, and housekeeping.

Provides a voluntary program for individuals receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to assist with skill development and employment. Services include job search support, structured job search activities, and classroom training, which includes computer literacy instruction to help participants learn or improve their skills in using computers, hardware, and various software applications.

Provides an online resource for individuals seeking assistance with opioid or other drug addictions. The website includes information on Medication for Addictions Treatment (MAT) and features a map to locate nearby providers contracted with the State of Iowa. While the online list is not exhaustive, additional facility options can be found at yourlifeiowa.org/facility-locator. The platform also emphasizes access to resources such as opioid antidotes, including Narcan, which can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and help prevent fatalities. The service is open to anyone. 

Utility assistance for low income households, including the LIHEAP program during winter months.

LIHEAP aids qualifying low-income Iowa households (homeowners and renters) in the payment of a portion of their residential heating costs for the winter heating season, to encourage regular utility payments and promote energy awareness, and to encourage reduction of energy usage through energy efficiency and client education.