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Axios highlights challenges in the current system

Recently, the publication, Axios, highlighted the concerning status of our area non-profits serving the homeless populations. When a...

DART seeks feedback on possible major service cuts in Des Moines

DART is seeking input on a possible 40 percent reduction in bus services that could occur over five years. Public input opportunities are...

Polk County accepting Community Betterment Grant Applications

Polk County, Iowa will be accepting Community Betterment Grant and Sponsorship Applications December 1, 2023 through February 28, 2024....

HOMEWARD ANNOUNCES ANNUAL COUNT OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN POLK COUNTY

The January Point-in-Time Count revealed 644 individuals in shelters, transitional housing, and living outdoors, a 6% increase from 2022...

STUDY SHEDS LIGHT ON UNSHLETERED HOMELESSNESS IN POLK COUNTY AND RAISES POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS

DES MOINES, IA- Homeward this week released the Unsheltered Des Moines Study, a report conducted in partnership with Drake University...

POLK COUNTY’S HOMELESSNESS PLANNING ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCES NEW NAME AND BRAND: HOMEWARD

The Polk County Continuum of Care announced that it has changed its name to Homeward effective September 1st. The nonprofit organization...

Federal grant awarded to the City of Des Moines. Polk County Continuum of Care serves as lead.

Des Moines, Iowa - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded the City of Des Moines and its community partners with a...

Polk County Continuum of Care brings community members together to end homelessness in Polk County

In 2018, over 3600 people were served by emergency homeless shelters in Polk County. The Polk County Continuum of Care is hosting the...