by homeinc | Dec 30, 2020 | Blog
2020 has been a challenge for all of us – there is no denying that. Many members of our community are facing homelessness, eviction, or unsafe housing due to job losses. COVID-19 has undoubtedly changed the course of the rest of this decade. It is our job as...
by homeinc | Dec 23, 2020 | Blog
One of the largest programs at HOME, Inc. is the Homeless Prevention program. By the end of 2020 we will have distributed approximately $520,000 in rental and utility assistance, helping 230 families avoid eviction. We help individuals but also families, we have...
by homeinc | Dec 17, 2020 | Blog
Hello everyone! My name is Gabby Lara and I am a first year student at Drake University working for IMPACT Community Action, here in Des Moines! One of our biggest programs has been our housing assistance program that helps low-income families pay for a portion, or...
by homeinc | Dec 2, 2020 | Blog
My name is Nadia Treichel and I am the new Engaged Citizen Corps intern for HOME, Inc. The Engaged Citizen Corps is a volunteer organization through the AmeriCorps that provides non-profit organizations with interns! I attend Drake University and am currently perusing...
by homeinc | Nov 30, 2020 | Blog
Christmas can be a difficult time for low-income families, trying to find wiggle room in already stretched budgets adds stress in a normal year. Add in a pandemic where many parents have lost their jobs, are facing eviction or debt, and a quarantine on top of it all...
