Our Mission
Since 1992 our mission is to provide free shelter and meals to homeless adults regardless of physical or emotional conditions, and to facilitate their move toward self-sufficiency.
Approximately 1,700 homeless women and men have received emergency shelter and assistive services to help them move beyond homelessness each year.
Emergency shelter beds are available from 4 pm – 8 am daily. Additional beds are allocated as longer-term transitional housing for homeless veterans. Guests are provided evening and breakfast meals; access to shower and laundry facilities, a weekly medical clinic, and group counseling; as well as individualized case management, life skills instruction, and referrals to other community services/benefits.
Programming continues to evolve to meet emerging homeless and community needs. For more information click the Programs tab.
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Chili’s Fundraiser for CISS Veteran Outreach Project
The Central Iowa Shelter & Services AmeriCorps VISTA members are partnering with the Clive Chili’s Bar and Grill to raise money for the Veteran Outreach Project! The fundraiser will commence on Friday, January 20, 2012 and conclude on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. To participate in the fundraiser, simply present the voucher below at Chili’s when [...]