Community Resources

GDM Habitat is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian ministry founded on the conviction that every person should have a decent, safe and affordable place to live.

Phone: (515) 471-8686

Their mission is to create opportunities for quality, affordable housing. They help renters, tenants and landlords throughout Iowa understand their housing rights and responsibilities by providing counseling and education. 

Rental Housing Hotline:      1-515-243-1277 M–F 8:30am–12pm and 1–4:00pm

Veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless can call or visit their local VA Medical Center or Community Resource and Referral Center where VA staff are ready to help. 

Veterans and their families may also call 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838) to access VA services.

Food, clothing, shelter, and life recovery programs for men women and children out of seven ministry centers around Des Moines.

Phone: 515-244-5445 (for Men)
Phone: 515-264-0144 (for Women and Children)

Free career and college planning accessible for all Iowa students.

To schedule an appointment call (877) 272-4692. 

Central Iowa Addresses:
DMACC Urban Campus 
1100 7th Street, Building 1
Des Moines, IA 50314

Consumer Credit of Des Moines
6129 SW 63rd St
Des Moines, IA 50321

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Offers energy, food, disaster, and housing assistance - also offers other programs at specific locations, and resource navigation assistance to help patrons find the services they need.

Drake Resource Center: 3226 University Ave. Des Moines, IA 50311
Army Post Resource Center: 500 Army Post Rd., Suite 17 Des Moines, IA 50315

Phone: (515) 518-4770

Child Care Resource & Referral provides services that help parents make informed choices about the care of their children.

Phone: (515) 246-3560

Iowa Compass connects people with disabilities and complex health-related needs to services and supports in their communities throughout Iowa.

Phone: 800-779-2001

This website is a guide for new Iowans and non-English speakers, to connect with the resources you may need in your transition to Iowa.

Phone: (515) 282-8269

Volunteer lawyers provide legal services to about 2,000 low income Iowans each year.

Legal Hotline for Older Iowans: (800) 992-8161 or (515) 992-8161

Central Iowa Toll Free: (800) 532-1275

The Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled provides books and other materials in alternative formats to Iowa residents who are unable to read standard print materials. Thousands of books are available in a variety of formats: Braille, large print, digital audio, recordings, print/Braille, descriptive video, and electronic text mailed to your home. Registered readers may also download audio and Braille books and magazines online.

Phone: Phone: 515-281-1333, 800-362-2587