Hope for Stable Families (HSFI)

One of our successful programs is our HOPE for Stable Families Initiative or HSFI (formerly Stable Families program) that has been in the community since 2012. Due to the strong outcomes Stable Families showed, United Way of Central Iowa (UWCI) approached the Siemer...

The End of the Eviction Moratorium

As of July 31, the CDC moratorium will no longer be in effect for the United States. This moratorium has been in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic in order to protect at-risk families from eviction. Around 30% of renters spend at least half of their income on rent...

A New Chapter at HOME, Inc. – Jan Zeleke

Jan Zeleke has been a part of the HOME, Inc. family for the last year and a half, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Jan is proud to work with HOME, Inc. because, “We have the ability to grow a lot just based on the needs in our community and what we offer.” Jan...

What We Do: Homebuyer Education

At HOME, Inc. we have many programs to help fill the needs of our community. One of the more prominent programs within HOME, Inc. is our Homebuyer Education program Through Homebuyer Ed, we provide counseling and classes for people at all stages of the home-buying...

Racial Justice Policy #4

This week’s racial justice blog focuses on the Social Security Act. The Social Security Act of 1935 excluded farmworkers, as well as domestic workers from receiving Social Security benefits. These workers were predominantly Black, and thus Black Americans are...