Mahaska County Homelessness Coalition

05/12/2023

If you can help this lady please do so

05/12/2023

The Mahaska County Homelessness Coalition is now closed. Please direct inquires to LoveINC or United Way. They might be able to provide you with information to get assistance. Thank you to all who has helped us in the past!

Wd hope in the coming years to be able to start up again. We will post updates as they become available.

05/07/2023

It is with great sadness that we are announcing that we will be closing the Homeless Coalition.

01/13/2023

Do you or someone you know have Medical Insurance challenges and need Medical Care? Our next Free Clinic is Tuesday, Jan 10. Check out the info below. Everyone is welcome! Please share to get the word out!

12/22/2022

Are you looking to give at the end of the year? We encourage you to donate to United Way of Mahaska County!

11/04/2022

BE OUR GUEST!! NO REGISTRATION NEEDED!!

If you or someone you know is struggling with Housing or Basic Needs, Come join us!

Some of the Services that we are providing-Birth Certificates, Basic Medical Checks/Vaccinations, Public Assistance/Food Stamp apps, Housing Info, Job Opportunities, Oil Changes, Showers, Haircuts, Community Info, etc. All in one place!

03/28/2022

Closest Shelters to Central Iowa
If you are in need of immediate, ongoing housing and have no source of income, our best advice is to contact a shelter:

In Des Moines:

Central Iowa Shelter & Services
1420 Mulberry Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 284-5719

In Iowa City

Shelter House
429 Southgate Ave.
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 351-0326

Winter (December-March)

Emergency Shelter
340 Southgate Ave.
Iowa City, IA 52240
319-351-0326

Unfortunately, there is no homeless shelter in Oskaloosa.

How We Can Help
We are currently able to assist applicants who qualify with some financial help. To prevent or alleviate homelessness, we can provide up to the last $200 needed for rent, housing deposit, mortgage, hotel stay of 1-3 days, utility bill or deposit, or bus ticket to a shelter or home base, for those who qualify.

Requirements
- A resident of Mahaska County.
- Have not received help from the Homelessness Coalition in the last 12 months.
- Have income going forward sufficient enough to pay ongoing housing expenses.
With our potential contribution of $200, the entire amount owed will be paid. In other words, we can contribute the last $200 owed. This may mean that you will need to seek assistance from other sources as well, (e.g. Love INC, County Relief, Salvation Army, SIEDA, etc.).
- For hotel requests, assistance of 1-3 days can only be approved as a bridge to get you to a verifiable housing arrangement which begins immediately at the conclusion of the 1-3 days.
- Complete the online application or contact the volunteer intake worker (Tues-Thurs, 8:30-1:30) to apply at (641) 670-0717.

01/30/2022

Our organization thrives off people just like you! If you would like to help us help those in need, we have a place for you. Here are some areas that we currently need help in: https://mahaskahc.org/get-involved/

Takes turns in carrying and responding to calls on the MCHC mobile phone, usually in 2-3 weeks increments, M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 pm. The volunteer with the phone answers calls and responds to texts, listens to needs, brainstorms solutions with the caller maximizing their resources (bigger picture/plan, f...