October 23, 2024 LIHEAP is a federally funded energy assistance program for families who are low-income and meet the guidelines. Applications are open beginning Nov. 1 at MICA (mid-Iowa community action). Stop by today for seniors 60+ ->You can find more information on guidelines here: https://hhs.iowa.gov/programs/programs-and-services/liheap
September 17, 2024 Do you have questions about Section 8 housing? Section 8 housing is also known as the Housing Choice Voucher Program. This program is for low-income families, older adults and person with disabilities to help pay for privately-owned rental housing. To learn more, contact the Grinnell Housing Authority 641-236-2611
July 22, 2024 If you or someone you know is sleeping on the street, in a vehicle, tent, park, storage area, or is temporarily doubled up, please come or encourage them to come! This count is vital for determining funding to address housing insecurity in Poweshiek County. July 31, 2024 12:00-2:00pm The Atrium of Grinnell [...]
February 9th, 2024 At last nights meeting, 100+ People Who Care Grinnell was able to present a Big Check to Jennifer Cogley with the Poweshiek Housing Assistance Fund, the organization supported at its October meeting. The funds have been used for rent, utility and other housing assistance for those in need in the Grinnell area.
January 24, 2023 Suds of Love is hosted by Maytag Laundry & Tanning the last Wednesday of the month from 4-7pm for complimentary use of washing machines and dryers. Quarters for machines and laundry soap and dryer sheets provided by Grinnell United Church of Christ. Volunteers are available to assist you and answer any [...]
January 10, 2024 Do you know someone sleeping in a tent, in a vehicle, storage area, park or the street or are they doubled up with another family or friend? Please share this event to learn about resources available. ->Jan. 24 from 11am-2pm ->Grinnell City Hall lobby ->520 4th Ave.
October 9, 2023 This October is We Give for the Poweshiek Housing Assistance Fund. Working to help individuals in need of assistance with rent, utilities, down payments and more. Please consider giving this month. -->https://ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/poweshiek-housing.../
March 22, 2023 Come celebrate the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation’s (CDAF) 30th anniversary and watch the NCAA Basketball Tournament on Friday, March 24th! Join us at the Grinnell Athletic Recreation Center at Ahrens Park for games, drinks, fun, and fundraising for CDAF. Doors open for the March Blowout Bash Fundraiser at 6:30 PM [...]
January 27, 2023 We care about our community and believe everyone should have access to the services they need to succeed. To address the issue of poverty and homelessness in our community, Central Iowa Shelter & Services, The City of Grinnell, and Poweshiek County are partnering together to conduct The Poweshiek County Community Impact Feasibility [...]
January 22, 2023 Our mission is to support housing in Poweshiek county. housing insecurity is defined as the state of not having stable or adequate living arrangements, especially due to risk of eviction or because one lives in unsafe or uncomfortable conditions. if you or someone you know is experiencing housing insecurity, reach out [...]
