by Kourtney Kirkpatrick | Sep 22, 2021 | Blog
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...
by Kourtney Kirkpatrick | Aug 25, 2021 | Blog
“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...
by Kourtney Kirkpatrick | Aug 5, 2021 | Blog
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...
by Kourtney Kirkpatrick | Jul 28, 2021 | Blog
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...
by Kourtney Kirkpatrick | Jul 14, 2021 | Blog
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...
