Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc.

Buena Vista County Outreach Center

Some Programs and Services Offered Include:

  • Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program ( LIHEAP):   Supplemental help for winter heating bills.

  • LIHEAP Crisis Assistance:  Help in a life threatening situation for temporary shelter, fuel, blankets, heaters and furnace repair.  Furnace replacement may be available for homeowners.

  • Weatherization Program:  Provides assistance to make a home more energy efficeient - may include caulking, insulation, weather stripping and other services.

  • Chore Service and Home Repair:  Program serves eligible applicants age 60 and over with home chores and repairs.  Program is a partnership with Northwest Aging Association.

  • Emergency Food Pantry:  Service available to eligible families with little or no food.  10-14 day supply of food and non-food items as available.

  • Food Bank/Food Shelf:  Variety of food and non-food items available to clients who are income eligible.  May be accessed once a week and items available depends on supply.

  • Bread/Garden Surplus/Eggs:  Items donated by businesses and people in the community - availability depends on supply.

  • Emergency Vouchers:  Provides eligible applicants with limited financial help for basic needs.

  • Clothing/Furniture Shop:  Clothing, household goods and furniture items.  Anyone is welcome to come in and shop.

  • Referral Services:  Knowledge of services and contacts in our area may benefit clients in difficult or emergency situations.

  • Client Advocacy:  Assisting clients with providers and organizations to receive assistance resolving difficult situations.

  • Adopt-A-Family Christmas Program:  Families are "adopted" in the surrounding communities at Christmas time and are provided with gifts and food for the holiday.

  • Special Projects:  School supplies, holiday food baskets, new shoes and clothing for school age kids.  Projects are based on available funds and need.

Buena Vista Outreach | Clay Outreach | Dickinson Outreach Emmet Outreach | Hamilton Outreach | Humboldt Outreach
Palo Alto Outreach | Pocahontas Outreach | O'Brien Outreach
Osceola Outreach | Webster Outreach | Wright Outreach

 

 

  • Contact Info
    110 West Railroad Street
    Storm Lake, IA 50588
    Phone: (712) 732-1757
    jspooner@udmo.com

 

   

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