Homeward

05/29/2026

As the Polk County Continuum of Care, Homeward is required to conduct a Winter Point-in-Time (PIT) Count to be eligible for federal funding. Join us on June 4th for a virtual community conversation about the Winter PIT results! Swipe through for an overview of PIT data. 📊📉

Interested in volunteering for PIT at the end of July? A volunteer interest form will be released in the coming weeks! Can't make it and still wanting to support? Check out the supply kit list on our website!

🔗: https://www.homewardiowa.org/take-action/volunteer

05/28/2026

The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization committed to preventing and ending homelessness in the United States.

05/26/2026

REMINDER!! LOIs are due tomorrow at 5:00pm!

EDIT: LOIs are due at 5:00pm on the 27th, rather than 3:00 as indicated in the graphic

Attention prospective applicants‼️

Within the next few weeks, the Continuum of Care Notice of Funding Opportunity competition will officially open to the community. First, all interested organizations are required to express their intent to apply for CoC funds. 📝

Homeward will provide updates and reminders throughout the NOFO competition here on social media and on our website. 💻

05/22/2026

At Homeward, our work is firmly rooted in our mission, vision, and values. Read on to learn more about our coordinated approach to preventing and ending homelessness in Polk County and beyond!

Want Homeward updates in your inbox? Sign-up for our newsletter(s) here:
🔗 https://www.homewardiowa.org/our-mission/contact

05/22/2026

Plan ahead! All DMPL locations will be closed on Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25 for the Memorial Day holiday.

05/21/2026

DART buses will not be available on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

We’ll be back on the road with regular service the next day, Tuesday, May 26.

05/20/2026

As an organizational member of the Iowa Homeless Coalition, we have appreciated the opportunity to collaborate with partners across the state working towards our common goal of ending homelessness in Iowa and beyond.

Learn more about membership and keep up with all things Iowa Homeless Coalition by following the Facebook and/or Instagram pages!

Welcome to the Iowa Homeless Coalition!

We are excited you found us! IHC is a statewide organization of members who are dedicated to housing equality, strengthening advocacy efforts, and uniting communities across Iowa to end homelessness.

We are welcoming new members to IHC. Please leave a comment or send us a message to learn more about joining!

If you're new here, please give us a follow to see regular updates, advocacy opportunities, and resources!

05/19/2026

Curious about the timeline of the upcoming Continuum of Care Notice of Funding Opportunity Competition? Look no further! In this post, you'll find an overview of the NOFO as well as important due dates for applicants.

If information in these graphics changes, Homeward will update the community as needed.

Up-to-date information can always be accessed at: www.homewardiowa.org/operations/funding

05/18/2026

Looking for ways to support your child’s nutrition this summer?
SUN Bucks can help!
See if your kids are eligible and if they’ve been automatically enrolled or need to apply. Start here: https://hhs.iowa.gov/assistance-programs/food-assistance/sun-bucks.