The Racial Wealth Gap in Des Moines – What You Need to Know

The Racial Wealth Gap in Iowa is a huge problem that Black Iowans face every day. There are 13 historical policies that directly contribute to these issues, and HOME, Inc. will be sharing a bit about each policy over the next few months. Overall, Black Iowans living...

What is an Accessory Dwelling Unit?

HOME, Inc. has partnered with the AARP to bring more Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s) to Des Moines – but what exactly does that mean? An ADU is a secondary small residence that shares a single-family lot with a larger primary dwelling. As an independent...

A New Chapter at HOME, Inc. – Kourtney Kirkpatrick

Kourtney works as the Fundraising Director of HOME, Inc. She has been a dedicated staff member since fall of 2018. Kourtney anticipates, “More awareness in the community and partnerships with other agencies to fill the counseling and education gap around affordable...

Don’t Let COVID Get You Down – Chantal’s Story

Chantal is a single mother of four children, who wanted to provide for her family. Although she did not think becoming a homeowner was a possibility in her life, working with HOME, Inc., and the section 8 housing department, she gained the confidence to obtain and...