A New Perspective – Amelia Klatt

 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...

Come Work @ HOME, Inc.!

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,...

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...