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Virtual support group targets the spiritual side of empowerment and how it affects other areas of life. Meets 3 times a year for 9 week-long sessions that are two hours in length.

Appointment website opens mid-January 2026

Tax preparation for low and moderate income taxpayers of all ages, with special attention to people 60 and older during tax season (Feb 1-April 15).

Appointment website opens mid-January 2026

Tax preparation for low and moderate income taxpayers of all ages, with special attention to people 60 and older during tax season (Feb 1-April 15).

Provides a Child Support Recovery Unit program to assist (both public assistance and non-public assistance) families with child support recovery.

Offers Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing  a technique that uses a set of standardized protocols which incorporate elements from many different treatment approaches in the treatment of trauma. EMDR involves three steps which targets past memories, present disturbance, and future actions to alleviate patients symptoms and address the complete clinical picture.

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.

The plant receives garbage from Ames and the surrounding communities in Story County. Private contractors are available to haul garbage, but citizens can do it themselves. The plant recovers reusable metals and garbage and recycles everything that's possible. The non-burnable material is sent to a landfill.

Recycling bins are available for food waste, glass, plastic bottles with screw-top lids, metal, clothing, cardboard, and mixed paper.

Provides an informal and confidential support group for adults diagnosed with cancer or who are recovering from cancer. Meetings provide a time to share experiences, information, and light refreshments. Occasional speakers and printed materials are available.

Provides support to individuals with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals with information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources. The association disseminates information to the public, provides advocacy regarding legislative issues, encourages schools to effectively meet the needs of students with learning disabilities. Membership includes State and National Newsletters, discounted registration fees at conferences, and access to members-only area of the national website.

Families and friends of individuals with Down syndrome who are committed to promoting awareness and inclusion provide the following services:

- Helps families adjust to the birth of a child with Down syndrome.

- Provides support for expanded inclusive educational, recreational, social, vocational, and residential opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome.

- Provides informational and educational opportunities to families and interested persons, as well as public awareness activities to dispel myths about Down syndrome.

- Offers a wide variety of new books with information from newborn to adult through The Down Syndrome Library. (Located at the Bloomington Public Library.)

- Provides assistance to those with Down syndrome through the CIDSO Enrichment Fund; members may have access to funds to help afford/support people with Down syndrome's participation and support in communal activities.

Offers programs to assist families and individuals in rural America with financing, mortgage payment assistance, and opportunities to buy, build, repair, or own safe and affordable homes. 

Additionally, the service provides access to information about privately owned rental housing options available at below-market rates, including government-subsidized housing and low-income/subsidized private rental housing. These housing options may include units developed or improved with public funds, income-based rental housing, and fixed below-market rate rental housing, benefiting low-income households, older adults, people with disabilities, and other special populations.

Offers a free store to Iowa residents only. Services include clothing, coats, shoes, and household items at no cost. Shopping is limited to two plastic grocery bags per week. Exceptions may be made for certain situations of particular need.

Children's Store at 5th Ave - Services include children's clothing for boys and girls, sizes newborn - 14/16. Some baby essentials may be available, as well as assortment of shoes, socks, underwear, etc. Shopping is on a first come, first served basis during open hours.

Donations are always accepted, please call or visit website for location drop offs. 

Hygiene items and household items on a first come, first served basis.

Warming centers open across the community when daytime temperatures are frigid.

- Heritage Place / Renaissance Village, 3612 Cuming Street, Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm. Warm coffee and restrooms are available.

- Kroc Center, 2825 Y Street, Mon-Fri 7 am-7 pm, Sat 8 am-5 pm. Restrooms available.

- North Corps, 2401 Manderson Street, Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm; Lunch served 11:30 am-1 pm. Warm coffee and restrooms are available.

All warming centers open in below-freezing temperatures and officially issued weather advisories and warnings, or when wind chills are below freezing. Open to the public with the only exception being personal ban/barres from a facility. Service and emotional support animals are welcome.

Works to help individuals, including those facing significant employment barriers, secure and retain high-quality jobs. The program assists people in finding employment, funds training when needed to gain or retain a position, and provides assistance in obtaining work permits or official documentation required for work authorization.

The Adult Program serves people who are at least 18 years old and, if applicable, registered for Selective Service. The Dislocated Worker Program serves individuals registered for Selective Service who have lost their jobs and meet dislocated worker categories defined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

The Youth Program serves in-school youth (ages 14-21) and out-of-school youth (ages 16-24) who need assistance with training or education to enter the workforce successfully, with a focus on young people facing barriers to success. This includes government-subsidized summer employment programs that provide job opportunities in the public and private sectors during the summer months. Registration for these summer opportunities occurs during a spring application period.

Administers bankruptcy proceedings. Handles petitions for Chapters 7, 11, 12 or 13. Chapter 7 is a liquidation proceeding. Chapter 11 is a reorganization proceeding. Chapter 12 is a reorganization proceeding for family farmers. Chapter 13 "Wage Earner Plan" is for working people which sets up method for payment of debts and disbursements to creditors. Assistance in filing petition usually is secured through a private attorney or Legal Aid, if eligible. However, it is possible download the forms from the website or purchase a package of forms necessary to file through office supply companies and complete them without legal representation (pro se).