Iowa Announces Funding for Housing

The coronavirus pandemic not only taught us new skills, but taught us about important social issues. Affordable housing is one of the social issues that was highlighted because of the pandemic. Because of this, the State of Iowa recently announced $1 million of...

“Housing Is the Key Factor”

Misty and Charles’ sons love to play Minecraft. If you aren’t familiar, Minecraft is a video game where players can build and create their own worlds and experiences. Misty and Charles are playing the real-world version of Minecraft, the one we like to call life, and...

The Strength to Succeed

“The struggle you’re in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow”. Jamie’s story emphasizes the dedication and commitment to getting better and developing the strength to work harder and go farther. After finding herself in a domestic violence...

Summer Youth Interns – Meet Mar & War

For the past six weeks, HOME, Inc. has worked with the Evelyn K. Davis Center and their summer internship program. Through this program, two interns worked in the office for 20 hours a week, learning about responsibility, office culture, communication, and workplace...

Racial Justice Policy – #5

The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 was enacted to help bolster the economy in an attempt to pull the country out of the Great Depression. However, this act excluded tip-based jobs and other work predominantly held by black workers, servers, shoe shiners, domestic...