March 1, 2026 If you or someone you know is struggling to afford rent, utilities, or a housing deposit, the Poweshiek Housing Assistance Fund (PHAF) may be able to help. PHAF provides short-term financial assistance to support housing stability for households in Poweshiek County. How to Get Started: Contact the Grinnell Housing Authority Applications are [...]
September 1, 2021 Thank you to Great Western Bank for supporting the Poweshiek Housing Assistance Fund with a $2,500 Making Life Great Grant! This grant will be used to assist individuals and families who are facing housing insecurity in Poweshiek County. The Poweshiek Housing Assistance Fund is one of our partner programs helping individuals [...]
February 10, 2021
November 12, 2020 Please consider donating Care Kits to benefit those experiencing homelessness. Drop off items at the North entrance of the Drake Community Library on 5th Avenue during business hours.
November 5, 2020 Housing Assistance Fund dollars now available Poweshiek Housing assistance fund dollars are now available for Poweshiek County residents. The Poweshiek Housing Assistance Fund was established in 2020 by the Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation after a local Housing Coalition was formed over growing concerns of homelessness in Poweshiek County. Due to [...]
October 22, 2020 October is We Give month for the Claude W. & Dolly Ahrens Foundation/Ahrens Park Foundation and Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation. The Poweshiek Housing Assistance Fund provides assistance to those who are on the verge of homelessness and/or housing insecure in Poweshiek County. Please consider supporting them today! https://ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/poweshiek-housing.../
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September 23, 2020 Area residents may qualify for funding from this Affordable Housing Assistance Fund. Up to $25,000 of housing improvement assistance is available. Some of the housing assistance loan amount will be forgivable and some repayable, depending upon income. Please help spread word to those in need in our community. For more information [...]
September 15, 2020 We need your help! Please consider a gift to support individuals and families in need in Poweshiek County with rental assistance. A county-wide survey of landlords and others involved revealed the following: An estimated 900 individuals need affordable housing in the Poweshiek County area ($535 per month or lower). Only 40 [...]
