Warm Hearts, Warm Homes
As winter settles over Iowa, the warmth of our homes becomes more than a comfort—it’s a necessity. For many families in our community, however, the
As winter settles over Iowa, the warmth of our homes becomes more than a comfort—it’s a necessity. For many families in our community, however, the
Project Holiday It’s been a difficult year for so many in our community. From inflation to SNAP benefit cuts, families are struggling to stretch their
By Dave Ballandby, Iowa County Law Enforcement/Mental Health Liaison I turn 54 in May, and thinking about that made me curious. How does suicide impact
By Kyle Burke, Crisis Helpline Services Manager In Iowa, about one out of three 988 users are under 18. Most of them also express having
By Drew Martel LISW, Chief Clinical Officer Suicide remains an urgent and often overlooked crisis in the United States—each year, nearly 50,000 lives are lost,
For many of our elderly, disabled, and low-income neighbors, accessing food isn’t as simple as driving to the store or visiting a food pantry. They
Pride Month is all about celebrating love, identity, and community. But it’s also a great time to check in on our mental health and remind
By Hann Boecker, BE YOU Program Coordinator Mental health is such a vital aspect of life to take care of because it affects everything around
Our volunteers are the heart and soul of everything we do at the food bank—they stock shelves, check in clients, answer phones, and make sure
By Elliott Tucker, Financial Support Coordinator Iowa is known for its consistently cold winters. As the temperature drops and snow blankets the ground, many of
Emergency food bags are available at the GuideLink Center.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and Mobile Crisis remain open.