News – HOME FORWARD IOWA

Ottumwa Conducts Successful PiT Count
August 10, 2021 David Binner Iowa Updates
At Home Forward Iowa, we work a lot with community leaders across the state to support them in their efforts to help those experiencing homelessness in their communities. It’s always…
Welcome to Our New Board Members!
July 19, 2021 David Binner Home Forward Iowa Updates
This past week, Home Forward Iowa welcomed six new board members! We are so excited about the diverse strengths, experiences, and passions of these new members and what their place…
ESG-CV Funds Continue to Help
June 25, 2021 David Binner Iowa Updates
It’s time for another update on how the ESG-CV funds have been used in Iowa! A report covering the most recent quarter, January to March 2021, has just been released,…
The Summer PiT Count Is Happening Soon!
June 10, 2021 David Binner Iowa Updates
This summer on July 28-29, many Iowa counties are performing a summer Point-in-Time (PiT) Count! We last performed a PiT Count in January, which resulted in getting numbers on homelessness…
HFI Serves as a Connector
May 14, 2021 David Binner Home Forward Iowa Updates
Home Forward Iowa has been up to some exciting work lately! We are currently working on multiple initiatives and are excited to be able to share a recent success story…
Thank You to Our Event Supporters!
May 11, 2021 David Binner Home Forward Iowa Updates
Home Forward Iowa’s first event is officially in the books! Last Tuesday, Home Forward Iowa’s supporters gathered virtually for a trivia night, and it was a blast. From questions about…
Upcoming Event: Trivia Tuesday!
April 22, 2021 David Binner Home Forward Iowa Updates
We’ve got exciting news! Home Forward Iowa is having our first ever virtual trivia night on Tuesday, May 4 at 7:30 PM! Trivia Tuesday is going to be a night…
New ESG-CV Update!
February 23, 2021 David Binner Iowa Updates
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many Iowans are facing housing crises, and in response to this, the Iowa Finance Authority distributed ESG-CV funds to homelessness agencies across Iowa. A second…
2021 Point-in-Time Count
February 16, 2021 David Binner Home Forward Iowa Updates Iowa Updates
The 2021 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count is officially complete! After much planning and coordination, HFI has successfully conducted its first PIT Count in multiple counties in southwest Iowa. We are very…
Philanthropic Tips
February 11, 2021 David Binner Philanthropic Tips
Tip: How to help the homeless near you As the winter weather continues and the temperatures drop to dangerous lows, homeless shelters become overcrowded and struggle to meet demand for…
In the News
February 8, 2021 David Binner In the News
Tim Wilson, Executive Director of Home Forward Iowa, was recently mentioned in the Muscatine Journal for his attendance at an event put on by the Muscatine Center for Social Action…
Home Forward Iowa is Now On AmazonSmile!
January 8, 2021 David Binner Home Forward Iowa Updates
Did you know that when you buy on Amazon, a portion of your purchase price can be donated to a nonprofit of your choice at no cost to you? This…
Eviction Moratorium
January 5, 2021 David Binner Iowa Updates
As of December 2, 2020, the federal eviction moratorium has been extended to the end of January 2021. This is good news for those who possess federally owned mortgages. Congress…
Update on ESG-CV Funds
December 23, 2020 David Binner Iowa Updates
The Federal CARES Act that passed earlier this year included HUD funding in the form of special COVID-19 Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG-CV) to address the increased need caused by COVID-19.…