The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) recently approved more than $6 million to help organizations across the state provide shelter and services to Iowans facing homelessness or a housing crisis.
The funding will support 43 agencies whose combined service areas reach all 99 Iowa counties during the 2027 calendar year. Organizations that provide services to Washington County that will be receiving funds include the Domestic Violence Intervention Program in the amount of $115,537, the Hawkeye Area Community Action Program with $74,728, the Shelter House Community Shelter and Transition Services with $444,283, and the University of Iowa with $299,428…