Able Up Iowa, formerly known as Iowa Able Foundation, is non-profit organization that helps people of all abilities become financially independent by providing solutions of financial needs and empowering them to achieve financial goals.

Since 1993, they have provided an accessible borrowing option to Iowans for purchasing products and services related to living independently. Able Up Iowa offers lower interest rates, credit building, emergency funding, and forgivable loans.

Information about the specific loans offered is available on the Iowa Able Up website.

Ruth Harbor is a Christ-centered home for young women who are alone and facing unplanned pregnancies. “Ruth” means compassion; “Harbor” means a place of refuge, safety, retreat, shelter.

Ruth Harbor is a resident home located in Des Moines and Carlisle. It provides young women who are alone and facing unplanned pregnancies a truly viable option — a safe harbor — by providing housing, education, counseling, health care, parenting training or adoption assistance, spiritual support and more for the duration of their pregnancies.

NISSA African Family Services seeks to end domestic
violence and sexual assault in African Immigrants and Refugee communities. NISAA
functions as a resource advocate and support for the African communities in Iowa
affected by domestic violence and sexual assault by providing crisis advocacy,
individual and group counseling, legal advocacy, housing and employment assistance,
and many other direct support services.

Salvation Army provides financial assistance for rent, utilities,
furniture, clothing, and bus passes. Funding is limited.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace believes beds are a basic need for proper physical, emotional, and mental support for children. Sleep in Heavenly Peace volunteers make and deliver bunk beds to children and families in need. Community providers can refer families to Sleep in Heavenly Peace, or families can self-refer.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace believes beds are a basic need for proper physical, emotional, and mental support for children. Sleep in Heavenly Peace volunteers make and deliver bunk beds to children and families in need. Community providers can refer families to Sleep in Heavenly Peace, or families can self-refer.

Since being established in Des Moines in 1924, the main focus of St. Vincent de Paul’s (SVdP) work is to assist those living in poverty in becoming self-sufficient by helping to remove roadblocks as we walk with them on their journey out of poverty. The Des Moines Council operates two thrift stores, two social services departments, an education center, and a child watch center.

Since being established in Des Moines in 1924, the main focus of St. Vincent de Paul’s (SVdP) work is to assist those living in poverty in becoming self-sufficient by helping to remove roadblocks as we walk with them on their journey out of poverty. The Des Moines Council operates two thrift stores, two social services departments, an education center, and a child watch center.

Providing a trusted partner to single parents and their families by offering programs and services to help single parent families strengthen and thrive.

Helps empower adolescents and young adults that have been affected by cancer. Provides equal access to quality, holistic care no matter age, diagnosis, race/ethnicity, sexuality, or gender.

This program is based out of New York but offers virtual meet ups for support.

Educates, equips, and empowers young people living in disadvantaged and oppressive circumstances by using arts, entertainment, music, and a variety of other methods. This program is designed to serve youth in a supportive, empowering environment.

Telecommunication Access Iowa helps Iowans who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or have speech difficulties get specialized telecommunications equipment at little or no cost.

The Ankeny Klothing Exchange (TAKE) is a non-profit organization that operates a store offering free gently used clothing, shoes, linens, household goods, and more to people in need.

The Bridge is a collaborative ministry by four Downtown Des Moines churches. The Bridge Meditations are part of the ministry of The Bridge which is working to enrich the lives of those working, living and visiting downtown Des Moines. Programs developed by The Bridge offer spiritual formation and development, professional counseling, holistic health and family support. The Bridge hosts The Connection Cafe program which offers free lunch for homeless and low-income individuals in downtown Des Moines.

The Bridge Home is a non-profit organization devoted to bridging the gap between homelessness and housing by providing shelter, support, and inspiring a pathway forward for individuals and families experiencing or on the verge of homelessness.

The Pet Project is an all-volunteer-run, non-profit organization dedicated to keeping pets with the people who love them through proactive programming. We provide pet food and supplies to Des Moines area residents who are struggling to meet the needs of their pets. We also support a state-wide network helping to reunite lost and found pets in Iowa.

USCIS is the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. USCIS is responsible for processing immigration and naturalization applications and establishing policies regarding immigration services.