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Polk County Continuum of Care Board

Address
505 5th Avenue, Suite 1000
Des Moines
IA 50309
UNITED STATES
515-282-3233
  
Contact
Ms. Angie Arthur
  
County
Polk
  
Organization Type
Community Based
Housing Assistance / Shelter
 

Description:

The mission of the Polk County Continuum of Care is to end homelessness in Polk County by marshalling community resources and facilitating and managing effective partnerships focused on providing services, supports and solutions to create a safe home for everyone.  This vital work is done with the vision that everyone in Polk County have a safe place to call home.  They also keep a section of resources on their website.

The Board is comprised of a full range of community stakeholders committed to activities and efforts aimed at the goal of ending homelessness, including advocates, homeless assistance providers, victim service providers, faith-based organizations, governments, businesses, housing agencies, school districts, social service providers, mental health agencies, universities, hospitals, affordable housing developers, law enforcement, veteran’s organizations, and homeless and formerly homeless persons.

How to Help:

Individuals and organizations are encouraged to attend meetings of the Polk County Continuum of Care Board to learn more and become involved. Questions can be directed to Angie Arthur at aarthur@pchtf.org.

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