by Kourtney Kirkpatrick | Dec 30, 2020 | Blog
2020 has been a challenge for all of us – there is no denying that. Many members of our community are facing homelessness, eviction, or unsafe housing due to job losses. COVID-19 has undoubtedly changed the course of the rest of this decade. It is our job as...
by Kourtney Kirkpatrick | Dec 23, 2020 | Blog
One of the largest programs at HOME, Inc. is the Homeless Prevention program. By the end of 2020 we will have distributed approximately $520,000 in rental and utility assistance, helping 230 families avoid eviction. We help individuals but also families, we have...
by Kourtney Kirkpatrick | Dec 17, 2020 | Blog
Hello everyone! My name is Gabby Lara and I am a first year student at Drake University working for IMPACT Community Action, here in Des Moines! One of our biggest programs has been our housing assistance program that helps low-income families pay for a portion, or...
by Kourtney Kirkpatrick | Jul 8, 2020 | Blog
Affordable housing does not take a break. We know this. It does not matter the season, the year, or a pandemic, housing is always a necessity in our community. HOME, Inc. works hard throughout all of these times to make sure that people have access to their futures...
by Kourtney Kirkpatrick | Jun 9, 2020 | Blog
As I start writing this blog, I am thinking of some pun that connects the eHome course that HOME, Inc. provides with the fact that now everything is online. But, the eHome course has always been online and has always been a great way to learn how to become a...
