AGING RESOURCES serves persons 60 years of age and older living in Polk, Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Story and Warren Counties. Aging resources also provides state and federal funds to local provides if such services as: congregate meals, home delivered meals, homemakers, home health aides, chore services, home repair, adult day care, legal services, mental health outreach and preventive health/promotion. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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AIDS PROJECT OF CENTRAL IOWA is a non-profit organization providing assistance to people living with HIV and preventing future infections in their community. Will provide counseling, practical assistance, help locate needed medical care, and in general help the client with any services needed. Can make home and hospital visits. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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AUXI HEALTH INC provides a variety of Home Health Services to clients in their homes. Services must be ordered from a Physician. Services include: skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aids, and homemaker services. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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BIDWELL-RIVERSIDE CENTER is committed to helping families and individuals develop to their full potential through direct service and educational programs. Programs include: Early Child Development center, possible financial assistance for utilities, food pantry (DMARC), and clothing shop. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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CENTRAL SENIOR CENTER: congregate meal site (noon meal), recreation activities/ educational classes including ceramics, crafts, tournaments, and special interest classes. Varied health services (podiatry, dental, physicals, well elderly). There are five neighborhood-based senior centers and thirteen dining sites throughout Polk County. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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CROSS MINISTRIES is an outreach program established to assist people in crisis with basic survival needs such as rent, rent deposits, mortgage payments, utility bills, birth certificates, etc. CROSS can sometimes assist with vouchers for laundry, bus tokens and storage costs. Other services: .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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HOUSING DISCRIMINATION HOTLINE provides callers with information regarding their fair housing rights and responsibilities and accepts complaints of housing discrimination. Callers will be greeted in both English and Spanish and will have the option to continue listening to the recorded messages in either language. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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Des moines area community college serves 11 central iowa counties. Des Moines Area Community College provides full-time and part-time educational programs up to two years in length in 70 different career education programs; 13 paraprofessional career programs for which college credit is given; a full range of freshman and sophomore college courses; adult and continuing education programs, including career short courses, adult basic education, high school completion for students of post high school age, and many other part-time classes throughout the district. Customized training programs for business and industry in the area. Specific entrance requirements vary with the program. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES are the single point of entry for state funded substance abuse treatment services within Polk County. Assessment specialists determine treatment needs (if any) for others referred by the courts, county, private attorneys, treatment and other health and social service providers, family members and those who are self-referred. Sliding fee scale. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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GENERAL ASSISTANCE provides temporary assistance for basic or special needs to low income persons who reside in Polk County. Eligibility is determined by Financial Assistance Specialists in accordance with General Assistance Ordinance. Can provide temporary rent, utility, food assistance, beds, property tax suspension, burial assistance, and medical supplies. For qualifying individuals, assistance may be available for a fridge or stove. With a doctors referral for transportation out of town for medical reasons, individuals may be reimbursed for the travel cost. Propane assistance is also available. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS AND APPEALS is the designated state survey and certification agency responsible for inspecting and licensing/certifying various health care entities, as well as health care providers and suppliers operating in the State of Iowa. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY provides financing for either new or existing homes with low interest mortgage loans throughout the state for qualified first time buyers or non-first-time buyers in targeted areas. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE with civil legal problems involving basic necessities for low-income individuals in all 99 Iowa counties; assistance ranges from providing counsel and advice to representation before various agencies and courts .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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IOWA PATHWAYS TO HEALTH CARE CAREERS is a unique project will recruit, screen, and provide training and support services to Limited English Proficient (LEP) refugees and immigrants in Iowa to help them pursue careers, with progression, in the health care industry. The project is a partnership effort between Iowa Workforce Development, Iowa Bureau of Refugee Services, Mercy College of Health Sciences, and a number of health care employer partners. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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IOWA RENTAL HELP can assist qualified Iowa renters (and some homeowners) who are facing financial difficulties. The program offers financial assistance to help Iowans stay in their rental homes, or to find affordable housing that best suit their needs. Iowa rental help offers: .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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ISED Ventures is a non-profit community development agency. Its mission is to create opportunities for low and moderate income Iowans to increase income and achieve financial stability. Available programs: .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES FOR DISABILITY CLAIMS .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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LIFEWORKS INC provides a variety of counseling services, including: depression, anxiety, physical/sexual abuse, victim and perpetrators, relationships, parenting, grief/loss, trauma, family issues, adoption, anger management, conflict resolution, childhood behavioral disorders, stress management, etc. The staff at LifeWorks has experience working with the Child Welfare System; they work with adults and children, providing individual and family counseling. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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HOME HEALTH SERVICES offers affordable home health care services which enable individuals to live safely in their homes. Services included: Skilled Nurses, therapists, (physical, occupational and speech), Home Health Aides, Homemakers, Social Workers, Pediatrics Home Health Care, Affordable Assisted Living. Payment options: medicare, medicaid, waivers, insurance, grants, private pay. 5p15-271-1658. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORPORATION is a private, non-profit organization that provides funds for hundreds of housing units in targeted neighborhoods of Des Moines. Services include: .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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NORTHSIDE SENIOR CENTER provides a congregate meal site for seniors age 60 and over. Meals served from 11:30am to noon. Recreational and educational activities as well as health improvement programs are available. Activities include billiards, cards, bingo, line dancing, ballroom dancing, needlepoint, crafts, and exercise classes. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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NORTHWEST COMMUNITY CENTER offers a congregate meal site for seniors age 60 and over, noon meals served at 11:30am. Recreational and educational activities as well as health improvement programs are available. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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PAY THE FINE IOWA - Court Debt Amnesty is an opportunity for many people to reduce their outstanding Iowa court debt. The amnesty is only available until November 30, 2010, for certain types of court debt. By paying 50% of the total amount of eligible court debt, the remainder will be waived. Preprinted applications were sent to those who are eligible. Only certain fines are eligible. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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PROTEUS INC provides the following services: .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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REPRESENTATIVE SERVICES includes: .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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SALVATION ARMY FAMILY SERVICES provides: .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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SCORE is a cadre of retired men and women who volunteer their business expertise working with small businesses in a variety of areas. SCORE volunteers can provide one-on-one free and confidential counseling to existing and new businesses. Counselors are matched to clients based upon their business background and the type of assistance requested. SCORE counselors also offer How to Start and Manage Your Own Small Business workshops around the state for a nominal fee. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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SCOTT FOUR MILE SENIOR CENTER offers congregate meals served to seniors age 60 and over between 11:15am-12pm. Walking club also available 6am to 11am. Various wellness, recreational and educational activities are available. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION helps start, build and grow businesses. It is a federal agency which administers loans to small businesses. Also includes Government Contract Assistance, Minority Enterprise, and Management Assistance for small businesses. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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SMALL DOLLAR LOAN PROGRAM for emergency situations, including: car repairs, utilities, pay day loan payoffs, or other urgent needs. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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SOUTHSIDE SENIOR CENTER provides congregate meals served to seniors age 60 and over daily from 11:30am to 11:45am. Recreational and educational activities as well as health improvement programs are available. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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ST MARY FAMILY CENTER provides a food and personal pantry, clothing closet and limited financial aid for rent and utilities. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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ST VINCENT DE PAUL assists families who cannot afford utility, rent or mortgage payments, clothing, furniture and food. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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VETERANS AFFAIRS REGIONAL OFFICE offers disability compensation and pension payments; rehabilitation benefits; guaranteed home loans; information and claims assistance for all VA benefits. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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WESLEY LIFE is a non-profit agency formerly known as Generations Incorporated. The agency provides services to low-income seniors (60 plus), disabled individuals, those recently discharged from a hospital, as well as private pay individuals. The goal of the program is to allow people to remain independent in their own homes. The services include: .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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*Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program* On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,which ludes $1.5 billion for a Homelessness Prevention Fund. Funding for this program, called the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), is being distributed based on the formula used for the Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) program. Grantees may provide rental assistance or services to eligible program participants who are residing or would like to reside outside their jurisdiction. They may also fund ubgrantees that serve persons outside of the jurisdiction, subgrantees that are located outside of the jurisdiction, and subgrantees that serve multiple jurisdictions. A grantee may establish more stringent requirements, such as requiring that HPRP funds be spent within the jurisdiction or establishing a residency requirement,but HUD is not setting these requirements. Counties served:Dubuque County .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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*Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program* On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,which ludes $1.5 billion for a Homelessness Prevention Fund. Funding for this program, called the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), is being distributed based on the formula used for the Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) program. Grantees may provide rental assistance or services to eligible program participants who are residing or would like to reside outside their jurisdiction. They may also fund ubgrantees that serve persons outside of the jurisdiction, subgrantees that are located outside of the jurisdiction, and subgrantees that serve multiple jurisdictions. A grantee may establish more stringent requirements, such as requiring that HPRP funds be spent within the jurisdiction or establishing a residency requirement,but HUD is not setting these requirements. Counties served:Woodbury County .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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