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Key leaders discuss the importance of the Blueprint
Today, the community unveils "The Blueprint to Address Homelessness". In this video, key leaders discuss why this work is important and...
Homeward Iowa
May 71 min read
The Blueprint to Address Homelessness Community-Wide Plan Unveiled
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Homeward Iowa
May 63 min read
MEDIA EVENT: Unveiling The Blueprint to Address Homelessness Plan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                               ...
Homeward Iowa
Apr 302 min read
You are Invited: The Blueprint to Address Homelessness Kick-off Event
You are Invited! Â After a six-month planning process, Homeward, the Community Foundation, and the Strategic Leadership Team, are pleased...
Homeward Iowa
Apr 151 min read
Homeward's April 2025 newsletter
Did you miss our newsletter? Check out all of the moving pieces in the homeless service system by visiting the newsletter here:...
Homeward Iowa
Apr 111 min read
Des Moines Register's article highlights the dire situation the federal frenzy has caused locally
The Executive Director of Homeward, together with prominent community figures such as Mary Sellers from United Way of Central Iowa, Matt...
Homeward Iowa
Apr 101 min read
Homeward board seeks new board members
Homeward's Board of Directors is a diverse, passionate group of individuals united in the work to ensure that one day, everyone in Polk...
Homeward Iowa
Apr 71 min read
Advocacy Alert
Senate Study Bill 1195 and House Study Bill 286 propose to criminalize homelessness statewide, putting Iowans at risk  House and Senate...
Homeward Iowa
Mar 42 min read
Homeward responds to federal funding freeze
Contact                                                                               Amy Croll, Community Engagement Manager Homeward...
Homeward Iowa
Jan 282 min read
In Good Health Community Health Needs Assessment Regional Plan Released
Front page of the In Good Health report Community partners across the tri-county region recently released the Community Health Needs...
Homeward Iowa
Dec 13, 20241 min read
Homeward Granted $425K from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez to Connect Polk County Families Experiencing Homelessness with Stable Housing and Critical Services
DES MOINES, Iowa – (November 20, 2024): Homeward, the Polk County regional homelessness planning entity ,  today announced that it has...
Homeward Iowa
Nov 20, 20242 min read
Drake University, Homeward Iowa Partner to Address Family Housing Insecurity in Des Moines MetroÂ
Press Release   Media Contacts:  John Krantz                                               Amy...
Homeward Iowa
Nov 12, 20243 min read
Homeward Releases FY24 Annual Report
CONTACT:  Angie Arthur, Homeward aarthur@homewardiowa.org 515-302-6017 homewardiowa.org  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  October 15, 2024  ...
Homeward Iowa
Oct 15, 20242 min read
Homeward, CFI, and Des Moines Central Library co-sponsor Domestic Violence Training for CoC providers
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Homeward Iowa
Oct 8, 20241 min read
Homeward October Newsletter
Keep up to date with what is happening at Homeward. This month's newsletter covers data, training opportunities, and activities that are...
Homeward Iowa
Oct 2, 20241 min read
Homeward and ICA are Hiring!
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Homeward Iowa
Aug 1, 20241 min read
PUBLIC HOUSING WAITING LIST OPENING FOR ALL BEDROOM SIZES
JUNE 17, 2024 – AUGUST 17, 2024 Read below for details: PUBLIC NOTICE Official public notice is hereby given that the City of Des Moines,...
Homeward Iowa
May 22, 20241 min read
HOMEWARD ANNOUNCES ANNUAL COUNT OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN POLK COUNTY
The January Point-in-Time Count revealed 715 individuals in shelters, transitional housing, and living outdoors, an 11% increase from...
Homeward Iowa
May 17, 20243 min read
Homeward publishes March newsletter
Homeward uses its newsletter to bring you up to speed on legislative actions, policy changes, trainings, and work that we are aware of in...
Homeward Iowa
Mar 5, 20241 min read
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