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Polk County River Place, 2309 Euclid Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310

Polk County Department of Community, Family and Youth Services

General Assistance provides temporary assistance for basic or special needs to low income persons who reside in Polk County. RENTAL ASSISTANCE (Potential First Month's Rent Assistance as well) may be available to those in need. For First Month's Rent - Must be able to prove the following - property must have a valid housing certificate, must be able to show that housing is affordable, utilities must be set up in applicants name and if newly employed, must provide 2-3 check stubs. **FOR UTILITY ASSISTANCE: November 1-April 30 anyone seeking help for Electric MUST go through the LIHEAP program first. Those applying for Utility Assistance from G.A. must have an acceptance or denial letter from LIHEAP. Must have a disconnect notice and 12 month billing and payment history from the utility company. For water help - call to check on availability of funds. CREMATION EXPENSE ASSISTANCE may be available to those who meet the income guidelines. MEDICAL EXPENSE ASSISTANCE may be available for medical supplies (no longer helps with prescription costs) and assistance with transportation to out of town appointments. MORTGAGE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE may be available to those needing help with their mortgage payment. PROPERTY TAX PAYMENT ASSISTANCE may be available to assist elderly (aged 65 and older) and disabled homeowners who may qualify for suspension of property taxes. TRAVELER'S ASSISTANCE may provide transient transportation expenses to person stranded in Polk County for 24 hours or less. Applicant may be eligible if they are not a resident of Polk County and is traveling to another destination where he/she has family or other housing available to them.

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955 3rd Avenue NW, Waukon, IA 52172

Allamakee County Family Services - Waukon

Can assist, when funding is available, eligible individuals and families with limited resources in need of help with past due or disconnected utilities, past due rent or mortgage, emergency medical and/or dental services, costs to engage in Mental Health services, costs to maintain or gain internet or phone access, transportation, vehicle repairs, swim lessons, seasonal swim passes, and costs associated with participation in extracurricular activities. **While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.

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1405 Riverside Boulevard, PO Box 293, Norfolk, NE 68701

Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership - Norfolk Family Services Office

Provides financial assistance to qualifying individuals and families with up to two months' payment of a security deposit, utility deposit, past due rent, past due mortgage or past due utility.

- Along with the partial financial assistance, customers also receive one on one support.

- Funding is limited; services may not be available during periods when funding is exhausted.

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Mahaska County Courthouse, 106 South 1st Street, Oskaloosa, IA 52577

Mahaska County Offices

Advises and aids veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits through compensation or pension claims. Emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent, mortgage interests payments, utilities, burial expense and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

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Public Health Building, 99B 9th Street North, Northwood, IA 50459

Worth County Veteran Affairs

Advises and aids veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits through compensation or pension claims. Emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent, mortgage interests payments, utilities, burial expense and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

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United Way of the Midlands
134 West Greene Street, Postville, IA 52162

Allamakee County Family Services - Postville

Can assist, when funding is available, eligible individuals and families with limited resources in need of help with past due or disconnected utilities, past due rent or mortgage, emergency medical and/or dental services, costs to engage in Mental Health services, costs to maintain or gain internet or phone access, transportation, vehicle repairs, swim lessons, seasonal swim passes, and costs associated with participation in extracurricular activities. **While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.

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United Way of the Midlands
1805 Horton Road, Waverly, IA 50677

Bremer County Family Services and Food Pantry

Can assist, when funding is available, eligible individuals and families with limited resources in need of help with past due or disconnected utilities, past due rent or mortgage, emergency medical and/or dental services, costs to engage in Mental Health services, costs to maintain or gain internet or phone access, transportation, vehicle repairs, swim lessons, seasonal swim passes, and costs associated with participation in extracurricular activities. **While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.

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United Way of the Midlands
405 Emmons Avenue, Rock Falls, IL 61071

Tri-County Opportunities Council

Provides eligible homeowners with mortgage assistance who have had economic hardship to sustain housing.

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United Way of the Midlands
27 South State Avenue, Suite 102, Freeport, IL 61032

Northwestern Illinois Community Action Agency

Provides housing stability support for residents of Stephenson and Jo Daviess Counties who are at risk of eviction or losing essential services. Through federal and state funding, can help local households with rent, mortgage, or utility payments to prevent homelessness.

Assistance is not guaranteed and is based on available funding. Priority may be given to households with children, seniors, or individuals with disabilities.

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United Way of the Midlands
1315 North 5th Street, Springfield, IL 62702

Fifth Street Renaissance/SARA Center

Offers to assist HIV positive individuals with housing referrals, rent, deposit, mortgage, and utility assistance. Encompasses both long-term and short-term assistance and is offered in 64 central and southern counties.

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United Way of the Midlands
216 South 4th Street, Forest City, IA 50436

Winnebago County Veteran Affairs Office

Advises and aids veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits through compensation or pension claims. Emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent, mortgage interests payments, utilities, burial expense and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

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United Way of the Midlands
4001 Center Point Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Freedom Foundation

Provides short term financial assistance to veterans in need. Assistance can include help with rent or mortgage and utility bills. 

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United Way of the Midlands
Courthouse Basement, 114 North Vine Street, West Union, IA 52175

Fayette County Family Services - West Union

Can assist, when funding is available, eligible individuals and families with limited resources in need of help with past due or disconnected utilities, past due rent or mortgage, emergency medical and/or dental services, costs to engage in Mental Health services, costs to maintain or gain internet or phone access, transportation, vehicle repairs, swim lessons, seasonal swim passes, and costs associated with participation in extracurricular activities. **While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.

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United Way of the Midlands
305 Montgomery Street, Decorah, IA 52101

Winneshiek County Family Services

Can assist, when funding is available, eligible individuals and families with limited resources in need of help with past due or disconnected utilities, past due rent or mortgage, emergency medical and/or dental services, costs to engage in Mental Health services, costs to maintain or gain internet or phone access, transportation, vehicle repairs, swim lessons, seasonal swim passes, and costs associated with participation in extracurricular activities. **While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.

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United Way of the Midlands
109 West Madison Street, Mount Ayr, IA 50854

Ringgold County Offices

Provides assistance to Ringgold County honorably discharged veterans, their wives, widows, and dependent children. Services include help for basic necessities such as rent or house payments, utilities and food. Assistance may also be provided for glasses and funeral expenses. APPLICATIONS/ADMISSIONS into Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown for disabled veterans and/or spouse.

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United Way of the Midlands
PO Box 12121, Des Moines, IA 50312

Cross Outreach

Cross Outreach is an outreach program established to assist people in crisis with basic survival needs. Can offer a one-time gift toward the payment of mortgage as time and funding permits. Does not assist with car gas.

2026 Intake Dates are always on the 3rd Monday of each month, 8 am-8 pm.

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United Way of the Midlands
600 Gunder Road NE, Suite 11, Elkader, IA 52043

Clayton County Family Services - Elkader

Can assist, when funding is available, eligible individuals and families with limited resources in need of help with past due or disconnected utilities, past due rent or mortgage, emergency medical and/or dental services, costs to engage in Mental Health services, costs to maintain or gain internet or phone access, transportation, vehicle repairs, swim lessons, seasonal swim passes, and costs associated with participation in extracurricular activities. **While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.

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United Way of the Midlands
2275 South Linn Avenue, New Hampton, IA 50659

Chickasaw County Family Services

Can assist, when funding is available, eligible individuals and families with limited resources in need of help with past due or disconnected utilities, past due rent or mortgage, emergency medical and/or dental services, costs to engage in Mental Health services, costs to maintain or gain internet or phone access, transportation, vehicle repairs, swim lessons, seasonal swim passes, and costs associated with participation in extracurricular activities. **While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.

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United Way of the Midlands
2120 Dakota Avenue, Suite A, South Sioux City, NE 68776

Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership - South Sioux City Family Services Office

Provides financial assistance to qualifying individuals and families with up to two months' payment of a security deposit, utility deposit, past due rent, past due mortgage or past due utility.

- Along with the partial financial assistance, customers also receive one on one support.

- Funding is limited; services may not be available during periods when funding is exhausted.

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United Way of the Midlands
204 2nd Avenue East, Cresco, IA 52136

Howard County Family Services

Can assist, when funding is available, eligible individuals and families with limited resources in need of help with past due or disconnected utilities, past due rent or mortgage, emergency medical and/or dental services, costs to engage in Mental Health services, costs to maintain or gain internet or phone access, transportation, vehicle repairs, swim lessons, seasonal swim passes, and costs associated with participation in extracurricular activities. **While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.

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United Way of the Midlands
2309 Euclid Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310

Polk County Veterans Affairs

Assists Polk County honorably discharged veterans, their wives, widows, and dependent children. Financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent or house payments, utilities and food. Assistance may also be provided for glasses and funeral expenses. APPLICATIONS/ADMISSIONS into Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown for disabled veterans and/or spouse.

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United Way of the Midlands
715 Broadway Street, Quantico, VA 22134

Semper Fi and America’s Fund Veteran Housing Insecurity Program

Housing insecurity assistance program for veterans, including assistance with eviction prevention and help for unhoused veterans to gain entry into long-term housing.

- For Eviction Prevention, landlords must accept a third-party check for payment. The program does not provide general rent assistance; an eviction notice, pay or quit notice, or notice to vacate is required. The service also applies to lot rent eviction for mobile homes. May be able to pay eviction-related attorney fees (if applicable). Applications/referrals may take up to 7 days to be received by the intake team.

- Mortgage foreclosure assistance is possible, but a bank may take a while to issue a foreclosure date; Semper Fi needs documentation of the actual upcoming eviction date.

- For help with entry into new housing, the program can provide first month rent, deposit (if applicable), and end-door deposit (if applicable). The program cannot cover moving costs or storage unit fees. Only available to individuals who are currently homeless. Does not support transitions between existing residences; it is solely intended to help those without housing to enter stable accommodations.

Neither service is necessarily a onetime benefit.

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United Way of the Midlands
315 West 3rd Street N, Suite 250, Newton, IA 50208

Jasper County Administration Building

Advises and aids veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits through compensation or pension claims. Emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent, mortgage, utilities, burial expense and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

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United Way of the Midlands
1 West Charles Street, Suite 5, Oelwein, IA 50662

Fayette County Family Services - Oelwein

Can assist, when funding is available, eligible individuals and families with limited resources in need of help with past due or disconnected utilities, past due rent or mortgage, emergency medical and/or dental services, costs to engage in Mental Health services, costs to maintain or gain internet or phone access, transportation, vehicle repairs, swim lessons, seasonal swim passes, and costs associated with participation in extracurricular activities. **While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.

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United Way of the Midlands
301 1st Avenue East, Oskaloosa, IA 52577

Mahaska County General Assistance Office

Provides assistance on a temporary basis for a limited time for basic needs. Help may include rent/lot rent, interest on mortgage, utilities-gas, electric, water, possible prescription medication costs, burial assistance, and food vouchers for clients who are unable to work. Cannot be on Subsidized Housing, a student, receive Social Security, or a Veteran.

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United Way of the Midlands