Resources
Please use these links to connect with other Housing and Recycling resouces within the community.
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Housing
Polk County Housing Trust Fund
Link: http://www.pchtf.org/The Polk County Housing Trust Fund addresses issues surrounding the basic need of access to safe, stable and affordable housing. Established in 1995 the Trust Fund is a 501c(3) organization serving very low to moderate-income families in Polk County. Since its inception the PCHTF has funded over 9,600 housing units. Of those, 1,314 were new construction and 8,286 were rehabilitated homes and apartments in the Greater Des Moines area.
Home, Inc.
Link: http://www.homeincdsm.orgHome Opportunities Made Easy, Inc. (HOME, Inc.) was founded in 1967 through the efforts of citizens concerned about the lack of decent, affordable housing. We are the oldest private, non-profit housing organization in Des Moines. Our mission is to create opportunities for quality, affordable housing. Study after study report that quality, affordable housing enables people to stabilize their lives. To accomplish our mission, HOME, Inc. develops affordable housing, and provides both rental and homeownership counseling and education.
Iowa Finance Authority
Link: http://www.iowafinanceauthority.govThe Iowa Finance Authority’s (IFA) mission is to finance, administer, advance and preserve affordable housing and to promote community and economic development for Iowans. IFA is a self-supporting public agency.
Neighborhood Finance Corporation
Link: http://www.neighborhoodfinance.orgThe Neighborhood Finance Corporation (NFC) is a not-for-profit mortgage bank that makes mortgage loans to qualified applicants. NFC provides unique lending programs and other services to facilitate neighborhood revitalization in Polk County, Iowa through partnerships with residents, governments, community based organizations and the business community.
NFC Offers:
•Purchase Loans (buying a home)
•Refinance Loans
•Home Improvement Loans
•Home Buyer Education and Counseling
•NFC Properties LLC
•Spanish interpretation available
Habitat for Humanity of Iowa
Link: http://www.hfhia.org/Habitat for Humanity of Iowa seeks to eliminate poverty housing, as a matter of social conscience, by creating and facilitating partnerships between Habitat for Humanity affiliates and community partners, businesses, and government at the state and federal level.
Housing - Rental
Anawim Housing
Link: http://anawimhousing.org/Since 1987, Anawim Housing has been building homes, hope and community. From its start as a vision of Sister Stella Neill, Anawim Housing has become a local leader in affordable housing. Anawim Housing now owns or manages nearly 450 units.
•Real estate development
•Family support services
•Comprehensive property management services
•Community engagement and expertise
•Strong reputation as a trusted partner
•Entrepreneurial approach to our social mission
Recycling
Alter Metal Recycling
Link: http://www.altermetalrecycling.comAlter Metal Recycling is a scrap metal recycler and broker. Appliance recycling available.
1810 E Hull Ave., Des Moines, IA 50313
515-262-0764
Environmental Services of Iowa
Link: http://www.esiowa.comEnvironmental Services of Iowa, LLC is an appliance, electronics, and scrap metal recycler and offer scrap metal baling services.
2221 Brickyard Road, Adel, IA 50003
515-993-1870
Call for fees.
Iowa Waste Exchange
Link: https://programs.iowadnr.gov/iwe/searchmaterials.aspxThe IWE maintains a database of available and wanted materials that is free to access-over 13,000 materials are listed in the IWE database.
Area 2 Regional Contact: Shelene Codner
2006 S Ankeny Blvd., Bldg 18, Rm 25D, Ankeny, IA 50023
515-965-7194
Midwest Recovery Service
Link: http://www.midwestrecoveryofiowa.comMidwest Recovery helps individuals and communities recycle appliances. Fees for TVs and monitors only.
3300 Henry Dr. SW, Suite 2, Bondurant, IA 50035
515-957-8000
MWA Regional Collection Center
Link: http://www.mwatoday.comHazardous waste recycling (batteries, cleaners, paints). Fees may apply. Metro Waste has several other programs in the area. See their website for more detials.
1105 Prairie Dr. SW, Bondurant, IA 50035
515-244-0021
Other
United Way Financial Stability Guide
Link: http://www.unitedwaydm.org/UserDocs/Pages/2012-CI-ResourceGuide-forweb.pdfThe United Way of Central Iowa is helping hard-working families in central Iowa to become more financially stable and take the steps to long-term independence. At times, a family needs immediate assistance. Increasing the access to a safety net of food, shelter and other income or work supports is why we created this Financial Stability Guide.
Budgeting and Credit Assistance
Neighborhood Finance Corporation
Link: http://www.neighborhoodfinance.org(515) 288-5626
1912 6th Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50314
Consumer Credit Counseling Services
Link: http://www.cccsn.org(515) 225-2227
6200 Aurora Ave. Suite 504W
Urbandale, IA 50322

