Surviving Hardships, a Tenants Story

Jamie is a 40-year-old single mother who has overcome many life-changing obstacles since living on the streets since the age of 14. Some of the hardships include parental neglect, abuse, and drug addiction. These were contributing factors in her quitting school in the...

Advocacy

Advocacy. A big word with a lot of meaning. Advocacy can mean something different to any individual person. Advocacy can be shown in a multitude of ways. Examples of advocacy are volunteering, working on policy, fundraising, and networking. What can you be an advocate...

Dee’s Story

Here at HOME, Inc. we are constantly reminded about the word community. The Des Moines community is so strong, with people working together for the better good. Here at HOME, Inc. we try to be a part of the Des Moines community as best as we can, as well as create a...

Vernice Success Story

The definition of family is a group of persons united by the ties of marriage, blood, or adoption, constituting a single household and interacting with each other in their respective social positions, usually those of spouses, parents, children, and siblings. The...

The Result of Setting Goals: Sarah’s Story

Every year, many Americans decide to create goals and resolutions for the New Year. Sometimes they are to eat healthier, save money, or to learn more. Our clients at HOME, Inc. are incentivized to create goals about what they want out of their lives. According to the...