Happenings

Clay County UDMO
Fall 2009
Energy Assistance
Program Begins
LOW-INCOME HOME
Happenings
UPPER DES MOINES OPPORTUNITY, INC.
ENERGY ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM
TOTAL ENERGY COSTS. THE PROGRAM
WILL PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL ASSISTANCE BASED ON SEVERAL FACTORS.
THOSE FACTORS INCLUDE TOTAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME, HOUSEHOLD SIZE, DWELLING TYPE, AND TYPE OF HEATING FUEL,
AMONG OTHERS.”
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), is designed to aid qualifying low-income WHEN TO APPLY:
Iowa households (homeowners and
Elderly (60 & over) and/or disrenters) in the payment of a portion of
abled:
their residential heating costs for the
October 1, 2009 to April 30, 2010
winter heating season, to encourage
All other households:
regular utility payments, to promote
energy awareness and to encourage
November 2, 2009 to April 30, 2010
reduction of energy usage through
energy efficiency, client education,
and weatherization. All clients applying for this program will simultaneously be making application for
weatherization assistance as required
by state law. "THIS PROGRAM IS NOT
DESIGNED TO PAY A HOUSEHOLD’S
Thank You!
Hy-Vee
Weight Watchers
Spencer United Way
Lisa Klatt
Greenville Congregational Church
Royal Bethlehem Lutheran
Marilyn Hemme
Golden K’s
Mrs. Basil Deegan
Roberta Hansen
Gary & Ann Holck
Carroll’s Bakery
Webb Harmony Club
AARP
Living Word Food Drive
Mary Lou Hoffman
Clay County Fair
Spencer Community
Schools
Clay County Conservation
Radio Stations: KICD
United Methodist Church/Everly
CD107.7 & Lite 104.9
Langdon Methodist Church
Wal-Mart
MOPS
Doris & Max Van Buren
Spencer Jaycees
Del’s Garden Center
Donna Derrig
Ken Hessenius
Harvery Beams
Webb Methodist Church
Dorothy Sorenson Memorial
Spencer Utilities
SouthPark Mall
Feb. Circle 1st Congregational Church/Spencer
First Christian Church/Spencer
1st Congregational
Church/Peterson
United Methodist
Churches/Dickens/Webb/
Thank-You Continued……….
Jaycee members Brian
Matherly and Jason
Warren deliver food to
the Clay County UDMO
office. Spencer Jaycees
donate food annually to
UDMO from their
Haunted House project.
Admission tickets are
reduced with the donation of a non-perishable
food item for our food
pantry. The Jaycees are
very supportive of our
families.
Iowa Rental Help now Available
Iowa Rental Help now Available
New financial assistance for Iowa families
New help is available to Iowa families who are struggling to pay the rent and who may be facing eviction. As
part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the state of Iowa received approximately $11 million
for the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program. The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA), administers the program in Iowa.
Iowa Rental Help offers a variety of financial assistance tools to qualified renters including assistance with
rent and utility payments for up to a total of eighteen months, (including up to six months in arrears), moving
expenses, security deposits, rental deposits and more.
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Qualified homeowners who are moving into rental units can also access the funds to assist them with eligible
costs, as can homeless individuals and families who seek permanent rental housing.
When individuals contact Iowa Rental Help they will be connected with a case manager in their area to schedule a consultation to determine whether they qualify and determine the assistance that will best benefit them.
The case manager will then meet with them every six months to reassess the situation. After a maximum of 18
months in the program, it is Iowa Rental Help’s goal that Iowa Rental Help recipients will have gained stability as well as adequate housing.
To learn more about the program, visit www.IowaRentalHelp.com or email us today. The local UDMO office
is offering assistance with this program and may call Melissa Vander Stouwe @ 712-260-0620 with any questions.
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UDMO
UPPER DES MOINES
OPPORTUNITY, INC.
407 E. 3rd St.
Spencer, IA 51301
Phone: 712-262-7409
Fax: 712-262-4223
E-mail: [email protected]
We are dedicated to building
partnerships within communities
to alleviate the conditions and
We’re on the Web
www.udmo.com
Customer Appreciation Day The Spencer Ambassadors
called on SMU Tuesday, October 6th for “SMU Cares” day at
the community-owned electric, water, and telecommunications
provider. SMU Cares is an employee-driven community giving
program established last year. For the 4th quarter of 2009, the
SMU Cares employee committee chose Upper Des Moines Opportunity as the beneficiary. So on Tuesday, SMU asked customers to bring non-perishable food items to SMU to benefit the
UDMO food pantry. SMU, in turn, is donating $1 to the agency’s
crisis fund for each item dropped off during this time.
Southpark Mall’s annual Halloween night Trick or Treat Parade brought out lots of spooky characters and fun costumes. Trick
or Treating can be done in a safe, warm, well lit environment. KICD & Lite 104.9 and SouthPark Mall present this opportunity
for the community to bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to UDMO. Fun—with a purpose.