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105 2nd Avenue NE, Independence, IA 50644

Operation Threshold - Buchanan

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.

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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
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
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
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
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

Chariots4Hope

Families facing financial hardships may be provided with high-quality vehicle repair services at an affordable price.

Those who qualify will receive a deeply discounted rate on parts and labor at the Chariots4Hope shop. The 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
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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 grant program focuses on persons in a temporary transportation crisis, including persons who have lost a job, lost income due to a death of a loved one, experienced high medical bills, experienced a natural disaster, or are starting over due to domestic violence, as well as other possible emergencies.

Those who qualify need a way to show stability moving forward past the temporary assistance provided.

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United Way of the Midlands
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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
1535 Lafayette Street, Waterloo, IA 50703

Operation Threshold - Black Hawk

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.

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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
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
1606 G Avenue, Grundy Center, IA 50638

Operation Threshold - Grundy

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.

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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