Clay County Outreach Center

Some Programs and Services Offered Include:

• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) - supplemental help for winter heating bills - November 1st through April 15th
  
  
• LIHEAP Crisis Assistance - Assistance available in a life threatening situation for temporary shelter, fuel, blankets, heaters and furnace repair. Upon availability of funding, furnace repair or replacement is available to homeowners.
  

• Weatherization - Assistance with stopping infiltration of cold air into a home. Can include caulking, weather stripping and attic insulation.
  
  
• Chore Service and Home Repair- Funds household repairs and chores for income eligible applicants age 60 and older. Sponsored by Northwest Aging Association.
  
  
• Emergency Vouchers - Provides eligible applicants with limited financial help for basic emergency needs.
  
  
• Emergency Food Pantries - 7 day supply of food for those who are out of food or have limited resources to purchase or obtain food.
  
  
• Food Bank - Variety of food and sundry items. Donations accepted.

• Food for Life - Meat which has been inspected and donated by area farmers. Available on an every other month basis; based on income and family size.
  
  
• Clothing Shop - Provides clothing and miscellaneous household items. Donations accepted.
  
  
• Referral Services- Information on a wide variety of services available in Northwest Iowa for those faced with situations they find difficult to solve.
  
  
• Client Advocacy - Assistance when help is needed with providers, organizations or difficult situations.
  
  
• Budget Counseling - Help for those experiencing difficulty managing their financial obligations.
  
  
• Special Projects - Clay County Community Christmas program, new hats and gloves, school supplies and more based on need and availability.

• Youth Enrichment – provision for disadvantaged youth in Clay County with financial resources to participate in youth activities that they would not be able to afford without the project’s help.

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• Contact Info
  407 East 3rd Street
  Spencer, IA 51301
  (712) 262-7409
  ajorgensen@udmo.com
  
  
• Fall 2008 Clay County Outreach Center Newsletter
  
  

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