"Poverty is not a catchphrase—it is a serious reality that many are living. Over 37 million people live below the poverty line in the United States. Our faith challenges us to respond to the needs of those who are most vulnerable." - Catholic Campaign for Human Development
If you are in need of rent and utility assistance and were either directly or indirectly impacted by COVID-19, you may be eligible for assistance through the Iowa Rent & Utility Assistance Program.
A program flyer with more information is available below:
*North East counties: Allamakee, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette, Howard, Winneshiek
*North Central counties: Wnnebago, Worth, Mitchell, Floyd. Cerro Gordo, Hancock, Wright, Franklin, Hamilton
Iowa's eviction moratorium is currently scheduled to end June 31st, 2021. Click Here for important facts on your rights and Iowa law in regards to evictions.
Eviction Protection Declaration
Iowa Legal Aid provides help to low-income Iowans facing eviction.
To apply for help from Iowa Legal Aid:
-Call 800-532-1275
-Apply online at www.iowalegalaid.org
-Iowans age 60 and over, apply for help from Iowa Legal Aid: 800-992-8161
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is designed to help low-income families meet the cost of home heating. It is not intended to pay your household's total energy costs, but to pay a portion of residential heating costs for eligible households. In most cases, benefits will be in the form of a credit applied to your utility company heating bill.
Find your local Community Action Agency to learn more about this program and other services in your community to assist you.
Click HERE to Search by County to Find Your Community Action Agency
If you have an Alliant Energy Account, you can check your eligibility to set up an affordable payment plan.
Click HERE to Find your Down Payment Needed to Enroll in a Plan
Do you need to apply for Medicare, Medicaid, Food Stamps, or other federal benefits? You can apply for benefits and check your eligibility through DHS online benefits portal.
Click HERE for more information on improving your financial stability.
Budgeting can be a daunting task, especially if you're living paycheck to paycheck. It is, however, one of the first steps towards financial stability.
Consumerfinance.gov offers great worksheets and tools to help you get started, including a week-by-week cash flow budget plan. Click HERE to access their resources and start working towards your money goals today!
Click Here to learn about benefits available to you under the American Rescue Plan
It has been a very tough year for all of us. But Help is Here.
President Biden passed the American Rescue Plan to help all of us
during this year of pandemic. See what help you can get below.