by Kourtney Kirkpatrick | Apr 7, 2021 | Blog
My name is Amelia Klatt and I am a recent addition to the HOME, Inc. Board of Directors. I am the Assistant Director of Regional Alumni Engagement at Drake University. I moved to Des Moines in 2009 to attend Drake and fell in love with the city! When I am not at...
by Kourtney Kirkpatrick | Mar 30, 2021 | Blog, News
Position Title: Accountant Reports To: Executive Director Date Revised: November 26, 2018 Organization Overview: Founded in 1967 through the efforts of citizens concerned about the lack of decent, affordable housing, Home Opportunities Made Easy, Inc. (HOME,...
by Kourtney Kirkpatrick | Mar 17, 2021 | Blog
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...
by Kourtney Kirkpatrick | Mar 10, 2021 | Blog
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...
by Kourtney Kirkpatrick | Feb 18, 2021 | Blog
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...
