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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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United Way of the Midlands
703 East Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010

Salvation Army of Story County, The

Offers assistance of up to $500 for vehicle repairs for Story County residents. Application process must be completed and certain criteria met in order to receive assistance.

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United Way of the Midlands
2323 Forest Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311

Embrace Iowa

A project through the Des Moines Register that is administered by Community Action Agencies in the state. Application periods may vary depending on location. Requests that are considered for this project may include beds, clothing, car repairs, medical expenses (including pharmacy, dental and corrective lenses), furniture, rent, utilities, fees & fines, home repairs, household items, appliances, and miscellaneous other things (computer, etc.). The maximum dollar amount awarded per household is $750.

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United Way of the Midlands
106 East 2nd Avenue (Hwy 92), Indianola, IA 50125

WeLIFT Job Search Center and Community Hub

Open to those facing barriers to employment, housing, transportation, and self-sufficiency. Funds can be given out to help those in need of car repairs, car registration and insurance, rent, utilities, cell phone reactivation/additional minutes, transportation accounts through HIRTA, UpLand, or the purchase of a bike. Other financial needs to maintain employment will be reviewed by a case by case basis. 

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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
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Chariots4Hope

- The First Wheel Program is designed to assist those facing the most urgent transportation challenges. Eligible participants can acquire a vehicle for just $500, with an intended lifespan of 18-24 months.

- The Second Wheel Program caters to individuals prepared to invest a minimum of $3,000 in purchasing a vehicle. Eligible participants gain access to an inventory of affordably priced used vehicles.

- For both programs, clients participate in a series of informative classes over several months, equipping participants with essential skills for vehicle ownership.

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United Way of the Midlands

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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
1535 Lafayette Street, Waterloo, IA 50703

Operation Threshold - Black Hawk

Provides crisis assistance to household members. Services include utility assistance as well as assistance for incidental items that are needed to attain or maintain employment (car repairs, work clothes, etc.). Amount of crisis assistance available depends upon funding.

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United Way of the Midlands
227 South Bench Street, Galena, IL 61036

Society of St. Vincent de Paul - St. Teresa of Calcutta Conference

Provides assistance to eligible families in need. Assistance may include rent, auto repairs, gas cards, help with medical care, homelessness, referrals to other organizations, etc. Clients must agree to allow a two person team to make an in-home visit to review the situation.

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United Way of the Midlands
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Chariots4Hope

May provide grants for gas, insurance, DMV fees (licensing and registration), vehicle repairs, bus/Uber/Lyft rides, and more, for local transportation only.

This program is meant to serve those with the greatest need, including (but not limited to):

- A person who has lost a job;

- A person who has lost income due to losing a loved one;

- A person who has experienced health problems with growing medical bills;

- A person who has experienced natural disaster; and more.

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United Way of the Midlands
25 East 1st Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Des Moines Police Department

Community Vehicle Checkup offers FREE windshield wiper blade replacements, fluids topped off, battery connector check, light bulb replacement, visual inspection, maintenance related items, and referrals for other services. Car seat safety checks also provided.  LOCATION: North High School Parking Lot, 501 Holcomb Avenue, Des Moines, 50313.

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United Way of the Midlands
24 North 9th Street, Suite B, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

United Way of Greater Fort Dodge

A United Way program in partnership with Ford Toyota of Fort Dodge that accepts donated cars. Each car is assessed and services to make sure it is safe and good running order. Cars are then donated to be given to an eligible family that is low income and lacks personal transportation.

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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
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
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
1221 Center Street, Suite 16, Des Moines, IA 50309

Proteus, Inc. - Des Moines

Provides emergency support services for the migrant and seasonal farm workers, such as food and car repairs.

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United Way of the Midlands
1606 G Avenue, Grundy Center, IA 50638

Operation Threshold - Grundy

Provides crisis assistance to household members. Services include utility assistance as well as assistance for incidental items that are needed to attain or maintain employment (car repairs, work clothes, etc.). Amount of crisis assistance available depends upon funding.

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United Way of the Midlands
105 2nd Avenue NE, Independence, IA 50644

Operation Threshold - Buchanan

Provides crisis assistance to household members. Services include utility assistance as well as assistance for incidental items that are needed to attain or maintain employment (car repairs, work clothes, etc.). Amount of crisis assistance available depends upon funding.

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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
510 South 1st Street, Guttenberg, IA 52052

Clayton County Family Services - Guttenberg

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
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Chariots4Hope

Families facing financial hardships may be provided with discounted vehicle repair services at a rate of $600/hr for labor and cost of parts.

- Client will be provided an estimate of repair costs before approval, and clients are responsible for paying for repairs approved.

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United Way of the Midlands
315 Clark Avenue, Ames, IA 50010

United Way of Story County

Accepts donated vehicles, then completes a safety inspection and any necessary repairs. In partnership with United Way of Story County and referral agencies, the Wheels for Work program selects and donates the vehicle to a family in need. If all requirements are met, individuals must call one of the following agencies for assistance.

Cari McPartland at Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance (515) 296-1449

Chelsey Flack at Story County General Assistant (515) 663-2943

Jodie Linse at MICA (515) 956-3333

Kathy Pinkerton at The Salvation Army (515) 233-3567

For more information about making a tax-deductible donation of a vehicle to the program, call Nick or Casey at Ames Ford (515) 233-1913. Applicants should NOT call Ames Ford.

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United Way of the Midlands
1550 Crystal Drive, Suite 809, Arlington, VA 22202

Air Force Aid Society

Provides standard and emergency assistance to Air Force and Space Force families when unexpected financial emergencies arise with no-interest loans and grants. The programs are intended to help meet immediate financial emergency needs and help make a positive step toward a lasting financial solution.  Assistance many be in the form of loans or grants.

Assistance programs may help with emergency assistance for rent or utilities, medical or dental care costs, funeral expenses, vehicle expenses (repair, payment, insurance, gas, etc.), pet medical care or transportation to/from an overseas assignment, food, personal hygiene items, child care expenses, and more.

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United Way of the Midlands