New Visions Homeless Services

10/15/2026

Big shout out to the kids with the Southwest Iowa Leadership Academy for collecting LOADS of cleaning supplies for our new Veteran Apartments, opening soon!🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

10/15/2026

We're thrilled to be a part of the 2nd annual MAVMARCH to raise funds for veterans experiencing homelessness. You can sign up to march OR donate in support of veterans through the month of November. Thanks to Brian and the UNO Office of Military and Veteran Services for their support!

10/14/2026

YES, we are still operating our pantry in spite of the rain! Come on out and see us today!
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Our monthly drive-through Food Pantry will take place TOMORROW (Thursday, 10/15) from 1-3PM. Spread the word!

10/13/2026

Our Community Christmas family registration is now OPEN! This program offers assistance to families in need of help with Christmas. In order to register, families must:
🎄 Be a resident of Iowa
🎄 NOT be signed up with another assistance program
🎄 Have custody of their children
🎄 Have their children present at the event on Saturday, December 12
🎄 Veteran families living in Omaha are also eligible for assistance

Use the link below or email us at: giveaway@newvisionshs to sign up.

https://form.jotform.com/262775216241153

10/13/2026

This weekend, some of our team attended “Breaking the Silence” through Community Alliance. We’re grateful for these opportunities to learn and network with others who are working in the field of mental health.

10/13/2026

We love sharing our stories with Peggy and the community through Boomer in the Bluffs! This month, Brandy shares more information about some of our upcoming projects supporting Veterans experiencing homelessness. Listen in at 7:50am and 5:20pm daily to Belonging in the Bluffs!

❤️ What does it mean to truly support the veterans who have served our country? Sometimes, it starts with a safe place to call home — and someone who understands when they need help.

Join Peggie Sweet today at 7:50 AM AND 5:20 PM for , sponsored by the Iowa West , as she visits with Brandy Waller, CEO of New Visions Homeless Services, about TWO important new programs supporting veterans right here in our community.

First, New Visions is bringing 10 apartments to Council Bluffs for veterans experiencing homelessness.

For Brandy, this has been a mission close to her heart: helping veterans receive services while remaining in the communities they know, rather than having to leave the area to find a place to stay.

These apartments will provide bridge housing, giving veterans a place of their own at no cost while they work toward greater stability over a period of up to two years. They'll also be able to connect with services to help address the challenges they're facing and work toward their next steps.

As Brandy explains, success starts with safety and security. These apartments will mean being able to put a key in the hand of a veteran who has served our country and give them a safe place to begin moving forward.

But that's not all.

New Visions has also received a grant supporting veteran su***de prevention, allowing the organization to hire three veteran peer support specialists. The goal is to make sure a veteran reaching out for help can connect with another veteran 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

That connection can make a HUGE difference. Talking with someone who understands military life and has shared experiences can make it easier to open up, work through a difficult moment and connect with the services and support needed next.

Because sometimes, knowing the person on the other side understands where you're coming from is the first step toward accepting help.

If you need help, the phone number to call is 712-966-VETS.

And our community can be part of making these new apartments feel like home! 🏠

As veterans move into and eventually out of the apartments, New Visions hopes they'll be able to take their personal belongings with them. That means they'll need community donations to help prepare each apartment for the next veteran.

New or gently used blankets, pillows, shower curtains and other household essentials are needed. You can find more information about donation needs at newvisionshs.org.

Veterans who would like to volunteer their time to help get the apartments ready can also contact New Visions.

These programs are about more than housing or services. They're about making sure veterans have a safe place to land, people who understand, and a community ready to stand beside them.

🎙️ Tune in today at 7:50 AM AND 5:20 PM for , sponsored by the Iowa West Foundation.

10/12/2026

We had a blast today with this crew from Equity Bank, who spends their Columbus Day holiday VOLUNTEERING every year! Just like Santa’s Elves, this team is getting the North Pole in tip top shape as we prepare for the Christmas season that’s just around the corner!

10/12/2026

A HUGE thank you to the 50 Mile March for their incredible generosity and for awarding New Visions Homeless Services a grant to support our work with veterans experiencing homelessness!

Every mile walked is making a difference in the lives of those who have served our country! 🇺🇸

To the marchers, donors, volunteers, and everyone behind this amazing mission, THANK YOU! Your dedication is helping us provide hope, housing, and brighter futures for our veterans❤️🤍💙

10/09/2026

New Visions Homeless Services received $72,230 from the Iowa Finance Authority to help cover operating costs at Timothy House, which serves people experiencing chronic homelessness and disabilities. ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the comments.

10/08/2026

Before entering the Army at age 18, Drew had lost his mother only 2 years prior. While this loss shaped his young life, he eventually ventured out on his own and had an apartment in Omaha after leaving the Army. But his trauma kept him from being ready for independence, and he was evicted in March of 2025. As a Veteran, Drew was eligible for our “low-demand” program at New Visions Omaha, a program that offers food, shelter, and support for up to 2 years.

Our Omaha Veteran’s Campus has been a perfect fit for Drew, allowing him time and space to work on himself. “The entire atmosphere is safe and positive,” says Drew, “what’s special about this place is that they won’t let you fall through the cracks. The entire staff is making sure I get back into the game.” Drew’s case worker, Sheila, says, “Drew has come a long way and made so many strides. He works full-time, has saved up enough money to own a car, and has paid down his debt. He is a role-model for all of the Veterans and a ray of sunshine on our campus.”

Drew has also worked towards housing and qualified for a HUD VASH voucher, which secures a spot for him to be housed locally and provides critical rental assistance for homeless Veterans. Once he’s ready for it, independent housing will give Drew the freedom to do things that are harder to do in a communal setting, such as cooking and singing. Drew was a contestant on American Idol Season 6, and working on his singing is one of many things that Drew is looking forward to doing when he has a place of his own.

At New Visions, we’re grateful to the Bob Woodruff Foundation for making it possible for us to provide essential services for Veterans like Drew who simply need a reset in life. As our CEO often says, “Life isn’t a 9-inning game, we play until we win.” And this is so true for Veterans like Drew, who have a second chance to build their lives, thanks to the support of Veteran-focused organizations like the Bob Woodruff Foundation and the network.