Helping a Family Stay on Their Feet

In May of 2018, HOME, Inc. was contacted by a property manager regarding his situation with a family and asking for advice. He stated they always paid their rent on time and had no complaints, but was in a dilemma due to this family being over the city occupancy code....

Emily’s time at HOME, Inc.

Hello! My name is Emily Hanna and I am the current Engaged Citizen Corps (ECC) intern here at HOME, Inc. I was invited to HOME, Inc. in the fall and have loved all three hundred hours I have been able to spend here. My job at HOME, Inc. has shifted but has involved...

Affordable Housing Week

Last week was the Polk County Housing Trust Fund’s seventh annual Affordable Housing Week! As a housing agency, HOME, Inc. makes it a priority to have staff members attend the various events. Monday morning’s kickoff event was the Landlord Forum. This year’s forum...

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...

What Can’t Kathy Do?

Counselor, administrator, marketer, program assistant, contract manager, historian, technology guru, bookkeeper, and accountant. She is the jack of all trades. Sadly, she is retiring. We are so excited for her and all the adventures she will embark on after her time...