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We are experiecing so many moments of strength during these unprecedented times. As our team continues to hear about and uncover resources that may be of support to our residents, we will post them here on our blog and on our dedicated page of Resources for Residents. Below are links to organizations on the frontline…
Tanager Place, a children’s mental health care not-for-profit based in Cedar Rapids, is offering teletherapy for Iowans of all ages. "We know people of all ages are feeling the pressure of this new environment, and that our organization has the ability to step up and help," said Tonya Hotchkin, vice president of clinical services in…
As of March 11, 2020, SNAP Online Purchasing has expanded to Iowa. Only eligible food may be purchased with SNAP benefits; delivery fees and other associated charges may not be paid for with SNAP benefits. On Jan. 5, 2017, FNS announced the selection of seven retailers for the initial launch of the SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot.…
Out of an abundance of caution, we have closed all of our offices to walk-in traffic to protect the health of our residents and staff. If you have questions, need assistance, or would like to apply for housing, please contact us. During this unprecendented time, we have also shut down all community rooms, computer learning…
With confirmed coronavirus cases growing in Iowa, we want to reach out to you and share some helpful information. Our entire team at Community Housing Initiatives is dedicated to the safety and well-being of our residents and our communities. We want to work together, as a team, as more information becomes available to us. Please…
Community Housing Initiatives, a Spencer-based nonprofit developer of affordable housing, will soon break ground on renovations at Spencer Manor Apartments. Spencer Manor offers rental assistance serving people ages 62+ as well as qualified people with disabilities in Spencer, Iowa. CHI will invest more than $6.5 million to update the 52-unit property. The property includes 14…
Through an innovative partnership between the City of West Des Moines and Microsoft, Phenix School is playing a new role helping the Valley Junction neighborhood in West Des Moines access free broadband internet service. On Wednesday, the city and project partners held a press conference at Phenix School to deliver updates about the effort, which…
The Iowa Finance Authority on Wednesday awarded housing tax credits to Spencer Manor, a 52 apartment independent senior living community in Spencer, Iowa. Following this award, Community Housing Initiatives (CHI), a Spencer-based nonprofit that acquired the property in 2015 will complete a major renovation there. Work at Spencer Manor will begin next year after CHI…
Van Fossen Square is located on Adel's west side. Community Housing Initiatives is pleased to be accepting applications for Van Fossen Square, a new independent living community serving seniors age 55+ in Adel. This fall, we have remodeled to serve residents better. We have kept one of our best features – the affordable rents and…
Community Housing Initiatives works to make Iowa communities safe, inclusive places to live for everybody based in our conviction that people should be treated with care and respect. Recently, we were all dismayed as murals sponsored by our community development program in Des Moines were defaced by symbols of hate. We reject this destructive vandalism…