Thrive Iowa of Warren and Madison Counties

10/30/2026

💙 Stronger Families, Safer Children: Everyone Has a Role.

Thank you to Sadie Rhamy with Iowa Health and Human Services and Adam Andre with Children and Families of Iowa’s Parent Partner Program for sharing your perspectives at our October Warren County Thrive Iowa Alliance meeting!

To everyone who joined the conversation—thank you for your questions, ideas, and commitment to supporting families in our community. Our discussion highlighted the importance of building trust, listening to families, and following through with consistent support.

Thank you to Smart Justice/Restore Hope for capturing this conversation in “Connecting Parents to Community Support in Central Iowa.”

📖 Read the article:
https://smartjustice.org/family-stability/leaders-from-warren-and-madison-counties-gathered-to-explore-barriers-to-essential-services-and-how-a-local-collaborative-effort-assists-iowans

Let’s keep the conversation moving toward action! Join our next Warren County Thrive Iowa Alliance Committee meeting to share ideas and help shape our next steps together.

📅 Tuesday, November 10
🕚 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Central
💻 Virtual via Microsoft Teams

Whether you’ve attended before or are joining for the first time, your perspective is welcome.

Join the meeting:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/235534464376232?p=WRiMKMR5vu7OXPacXi

For our Community, By our Community.

10/29/2026

Thanks to everyone who turned out to the Madison County Asset Mapping and connector training event this afternoon at the Sports Page Grill in Winterset. Restore Hope

10/13/2026

Reminder: Join us today, October 13, at 11 a.m. Central on Microsoft Teams for our first Warren Alliance committee meeting!

We’ll begin planning a future countywide gathering with property managers and landlords to strengthen housing partnerships and support local families.

Alliance members and interested community partners are welcome. Bring your ideas, local connections, and perspective!

Join on Teams:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/235534464376232?p=WRiMKMR5vu7OXPacXi

We look forward to connecting with you!

Let’s turn ideas into action for housing stability in Warren County!

Join our first Warren Alliance committee meeting as we begin planning a future countywide gathering with property managers and landlords. We’ll identify who to invite, shape the conversation, and choose next steps to strengthen local housing partnerships.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
11 a.m. Central
Entirely virtual on Microsoft Teams

Committee meetings will take place on the second Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. Central.

Alliance members and interested community partners are welcome. Bring your ideas, connections, and willingness to collaborate!

Join on Teams:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/235534464376232?p=WRiMKMR5vu7OXPacXi

For questions or accommodation requests, contact Sarah Downard at [email protected].

10/09/2026

Thrive Iowa Initiative is coming to the Covered Bridge Festival! 🍂

I’m Sarah Downard, your Thrive Coordinator, and I’ll be there to connect with our Madison County neighbors! Stop by to say hello and learn how Thrive helps individuals and families connect with resources, build support, and work toward lasting stability.

Whether you’re looking for support or interested in becoming a community partner, I’d love to meet you!

For our Community, By our Community 💙

10/09/2026

For our Community, By our Community.

Help build stronger connections for Madison County families! Join Thrive Iowa for Asset Mapping and Connection Provider Training on Thursday, October 29.

Everyone is invited!

📍 Sports Page
224 E. Highway 92, Winterset, IA 50273

🕙 Asset Mapping | 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Share your knowledge of local services, identify community strengths and gaps, and explore how we can work together to support families.

🕐 Connection Provider Training | 1:00–2:30 p.m.
Learn how to create a HopeHub profile and use the platform to connect families with resources and collaborate with community partners.

Local organizations, churches, schools, businesses, service providers, and community members all bring valuable perspectives. Your knowledge and connections can help strengthen our community!

Please RSVP through the sign up link by October 22, 2026.
https://form.jotform.com/262316939402155

Everyone is invited. Please share! If you have questions, contact Sarah Downard at [email protected].

10/06/2026

Saturday is our next in-person support group in Indianola, IA! 🌟

Find your local community to share your lived experiences and collaborate with each other. You are an expert on your child! Whether you've attended in the past or it's your first time attending, this is a safe space and all are welcome.

🗓️ October 10th
🕑 10:30-11:30
📍Lighthouse Community Center (109 W Boston Ave, Indianola, IA)
👉 Learn more: https://www.askresource.org/events/october-10--ask-each-other-in-person-support-group-in-indianola-ia-1030-1130-am

10/05/2026

Everyone has a role in helping Warren County families thrive. What could that look like in yours?

Join us for our October Thrive Iowa Alliance Meeting:

Stronger Families, Safer Children: Everyone Has a Role
Connecting parent support, child safety, and community resources in Warren County.

Thursday, October 22 | 9:00–10:00 a.m.
Lighthouse Community Center
109 W Boston Ave, Indianola

We’ll hear from Sadie Rhamy with Iowa HHS Child Protective Services and Adam Andre with Children and Families of Iowa’s Parent Partner Program about supporting parents, building trust, and connecting families with community resources.

Bring your questions, share a resource, and meet others working to strengthen families in Warren County. Everyone is invited, and no registration is required!

Please share this invitation with someone whose voice belongs in the conversation.

Event details: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FavaCQ6nV/

10/01/2026

Let’s turn ideas into action for housing stability in Warren County!

Join our first Warren Alliance committee meeting as we begin planning a future countywide gathering with property managers and landlords. We’ll identify who to invite, shape the conversation, and choose next steps to strengthen local housing partnerships.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
11 a.m. Central
Entirely virtual on Microsoft Teams

Committee meetings will take place on the second Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. Central.

Alliance members and interested community partners are welcome. Bring your ideas, connections, and willingness to collaborate!

Join on Teams:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/235534464376232?p=WRiMKMR5vu7OXPacXi

For questions or accommodation requests, contact Sarah Downard at [email protected].

09/24/2026

Affordable housing continues to be a tremendous concern in the communities of Warren County. Thank you to those who attended our September alliance meeting and a special thank you to our panelists who lead our conversations today on the concerns of affordable housing in Warren County. Restore Hope