Organizations Fighting Hunger

Description:

The North Iowa Community Action Organization (NICAO) works to better focus available local, state, private, and federal resources to assist low-income individuals and families acquire useful skills and knowledge, gain access to new opportunities and achieve economic self-sufficiency.

NICAO maintains office locations and Head Start classrooms in 9 North Central Iowa counties. At each location, County Outreach Specialists provide information and referral services as well as access to emergency financial assistance for basic necessities including food, shelter, and utilities.

NICAO also implements the Family Development and Self-Sufficiency (FaDSS) program in their service area. The Family Development and Self-Sufficiency program is a voluntary home visitation program that uses a strength-based approach to provide core services such as family support and goal setting. Family support is provided through referrals, linking families to community supports and advocacy.  Participation in FaDSS is a voluntary option for people receiving Family Investment Program benefits.

A full description of NICAO's programming is available online. 

How to Help:

Iowans can support the work of NICAO through volunteering or donations. Charitable donations made to NICAO are always needed and may have a tax benefit to the donor. Please contact Cindy Davis for more information about donations, suggestions, and needs, or with questions.

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