Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families helps families and individuals improve their financial position and connects them with their work and career goals.
The Center is a partnership between the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, United Way of Central Iowa and Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC). The partnership is providing solutions to three crucial needs identified by local residents: workforce training, employment opportunities and grocery and retail services.
Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families helps families and individuals improve their financial position and connects them with their work and career goals.
The Center is a partnership between the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, United Way of Central Iowa and Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC). The partnership is providing solutions to three crucial needs identified by local residents: workforce training, employment opportunities and grocery and retail services.
Services:
Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Appointment Needed: No
Website: Visit Website
The Polk County Financial Empowerment Center offers free individualized 1 on 1 coaching sessions to help people reach financial freedom. They also offer free coaching for small businesses and non-profits.
Services:
Eligibility:
Open to anyone
Intake Process:
In-person or phone based consultations can be scheduled at empowermeonty.org/book or by calling 515.697.7700. Consultations available in English or Spanish.
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Appointment Needed: No
Website: Visit Website
A career closet where men from the community who have been selected for a job interview, new or existing positions, is in recovery, re-entry, or those that have clothing needs, will have an opportunity to enjoy a personal shopping experience.
Services:
Personal Shopper Assists Clients with:
Intake Process:
An appointment can be scheduled on website or by calling 515-697-7700.
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Appointment Needed: No
Website: Visit Website
