Community Resources

Provides subsidized rentals for eligible low- and moderate-income families and individuals. Part of Municipal Housing Agency.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM

Provides a wide range of services to refugee and immigrant families. Connect families with community resources such as housing, healthcare, and essential needs and equip families with tools to advocate for their children, ensure their success in school, and access post-secondary education options.  

Provides a broad range of counseling, outreach, and referral services to combat Veterans and their families. All services are free of cost and are strictly confidential.

Hours: Monday 8 AM-7:30 PM

            Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 AM-7:30 PM

            Wednesday and Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM

Child Care Assistance (CCA) helps pay for the care of your child while a parent or caretaker works or attends school. Also offers care for children while a parent or caretaker is looking for work or is unable to care for children because of medical reasons. 

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM

Disability Rights Iowa aims to defend and promote the human and legal rights of Iowans who have disabilities and mental illness. We promote safety, opportunity, access, and self-determination for all Iowans through a program of: Self-advocacy education, information, and referral; Non-legal advocacy; Legal and systems advocacy.

Intake Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM

Free program to move learners from a beginner level to a solid intermediate level of English communication proficiency, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Fill out online form to enroll.

Hours vary

Any adult in the community who needs to improve reading, writing, and or speaking skills can enroll in this free service. Adults meet one-to-one with a volunteer tutor and/or learn with an online learning program.

A recovery program for men. Part of Hope Ministries

Dorothy's House is a safe place for survivors of human trafficking and exploitation to discover their healing journeys through the practice of life. Our customized programs are designed to provide complete support for all survivors, regardless of race or gender. If you are a survivor, we can help you find safety so you can create change in your life.

Fill out application on website to apply.

The General Civil Practice Clinic has two intake days per year. Family law cases are accepted, including custody, divorce (with or without children), and modifications to decrees. The Elder Law Clinic accepts clients year-round, and the Refugee Law Clinic (law-refugee@drake.edu) accepts clients as resources permit.

Inquiries can be submitted by phone or email (law-clinic@drake.edu)

Women obtain what they need for an interview and can return once they find employment for the apparel and accessories needed to enter the workforce.

Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30 AM-3:30 PM, Tuesday 9:30 AM-7:30 PM

Early ACCESS is for families with young children, birth to age 3. Early ACCESS works with families to identify child and family needs, determine if the child is eligible for early intervention services, and discover what works best for each child.

To make a referral: 1-888-425-4371 or 515-242-8213