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  • Madison County General Assistance

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    Provides support of low income individuals and families, that includes assistance with rent, utilities, medication, medical assistance, cremation assistance and some work related transportation expense assistance.


  • Employment and Training Services - Adams Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    An employment and training program funded through the federal government and administered by MATURA and serves youth, dislocated workers and low-income individuals in the counties of Adams, Adair, Clarke, Decatur, Ringgold, Taylor, Montgomery and Union. The program provides a wide range of services to help people find employment opportunities. Iowa...


  • Homeless Prevention/Emergency Food and Shelter - Adams Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    Provides assistance to families who are facing a crisis situation with food and/or shelter. Homeless prevention services can assist families who are facing eviction or utility disconnection in preventing their family from becoming homeless. Can also assist homeless families with an emergency motel stay and in securing either temporary or permanent ...


  • I-Smile - Adams Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    Provides dental screenings, fluoride varnishes, dental cleanings, sealant, oral health education, presumptive care for low-income families who may qualify for Medicaid or hawk-I, care coordination to help ensure dental access, and partnership with local medical and dental providers. Contact Angela Pettit, (641) 202-7114, for residents of Adair, Ada...


  • Multipurpose Center - Adams Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    Provides a variety of programs through Matura Action Corporation to help low income families and individuals. (We do not have a multi purpose center) 


  • Family Development and Self-Sufficiency (FaDSS) - Adams Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    Improves the lives of families at risk for long-term welfare dependency or family instability. Only criterion for a family to receive services is that the family must be receiving FIP assistance. Contact: Kristie Davidson, (641) 782-8431 ext. 217, 207B North Elm, Creston, IA 50801.


  • Head Start - Bedford-Taylor County Head Start/Little Dawgs Preschool

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    Provide eligible preschool children with a comprehensive program that focuses on early childhood education and development, health, nutrition, and parent involvement. Head Start has preschool options for 3 and 4 year old children.  Many locations partner with local schools to provide full day service, transportation, and easier transitions to Kinde...


  • Family Development and Self-Sufficiency (FaDSS) - Taylor Co

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    Improves the lives of families at risk for long-term welfare dependency or family instability. Only criterion for a family to receive services is that the family must be receiving FIP assistance. Contact: Katie Christensen, 641-782-8431 ext. 216


  • Food Pantry

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    Offers a two to three day provision of groceries to families or individuals in need. Pre-packaged meal box or bag will be provided based on number of people within the household. This is available once per month. Contact your local Matura Outreach Center to request help for food. 


  • Disaster Case Management

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    Provides Disaster Case Management for households impacted by a disaster. Matura will work with the households to develop and carry out a disaster recovery plan. This provides households with a single point of contact to facilitate access to a broad range of resources and promote sustainable assistance. 


  • Multipurpose Center - Union Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    UNION COUNTY OUTREACH CENTER provides a multipurpose center open to anyone to use.


  • Homeless Prevention/Emergency Food and Shelter - Adair Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    Provides assistance to families who are facing a crisis situation with food and/or shelter. Homeless prevention services can assist families who are facing eviction or utility disconnection in preventing their family from becoming homeless. Can also assist homeless families with an emergency motel stay and in securing either temporary or permanent ...


  • Family Development and Self-Sufficiency (FaDSS) - Adair Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    Improves the lives of families at risk for long-term welfare dependency or family instability. Only criterion for a family to receive services is that the family must be receiving FIP assistance.


  • Family Development and Self-Sufficiency (FaDSS) - Ringgold Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    Improves the lives of families at risk for long-term welfare dependency or family instability. Only criterion for a family to receive services is that the family must be receiving FIP assistance. Contact: Kristie Chfistensen, (641) 782-8431 ext. 217, 207B North Elm, Creston, IA 50801.


  • Family Development and Self-Sufficiency (FaDSS) - Union Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    Improves the lives of families at risk for long-term welfare dependency or family instability. Only criterion for a family to receive services is that the family must be receiving FIP assistance. Contact: Kristie Christensen, (641) 782-8431 ext. 217, 207B North Elm, Creston, IA 50801.


  • LIHEAP - Union Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) is the energy assistance program for low income households with assistance paying part of fuel bills through the winter months (Federal Fuel Assistance Program). Applications are accepted November-April. For those that are elderly or disabled, applications are accepted October-April. Call for an ap...


  • LIHEAP - Madison Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) is the energy assistance program for low income households with assistance paying part of fuel bills through the winter months (Federal Fuel Assistance Program). Applications are accepted November-April. For those that are elderly or disabled, applications are accepted October-April. Call for an ap...


  • LIHEAP - Adair Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) is the energy assistance program for low income households with assistance paying part of fuel bills through the winter months (Federal Fuel Assistance Program). Applications are accepted November-April. For those that are elderly or disabled, applications are accepted October-April. Call for an ap...


  • LIHEAP - Ringgold Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) is the energy assistance program for low income households with assistance paying part of fuel bills through the winter months (Federal Fuel Assistance Program). Applications are accepted November-April. For those that are elderly or disabled, applications are accepted October-April. Call for an ap...


  • LIHEAP - Taylor Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

      LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) is the energy assistance program for low income households with assistance paying part of fuel bills through the winter months (Federal Fuel Assistance Program). Applications are accepted November-April. For those that are elderly or disabled, applications are accepted October-April. Call fo...


  • Head Start - Creston-Union County Head Start

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    HEAD START CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM provide eligible preschool children with a comprehensive program that focuses on early childhood education and development, health, nutrition, and parent involvement. Head Start has preschool options for 3 and 4 year old children.  Many locations partner with local schools to provide full day service, transporta...


  • Homeless Prevention/Emergency Food and Shelter - Taylor Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    HOMELESS PREVENTION/EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER provides assistance to families who are facing a crisis situation with food and/or shelter. Homeless prevention services can assist families who are facing eviction or utility disconnection in preventing their family from becoming homeless. Can also assist homeless families with an emergency motel stay...


  • Homeless Prevention/Emergency Food and Shelter - Union Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    HOMELESS PREVENTION/EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER provides assistance to families who are facing a crisis situation with food and/or shelter. Homeless prevention services can assist families who are facing eviction or utility disconnection in preventing their family from becoming homeless. Can also assist homeless families with an emergency motel stay...


  • Health/Dental Insurance - Adair Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    HAWK-I is a free or low cost health and dental program for children up to 19 years of age. The amount paid is based on the family’s yearly countable income. Coverage under Hawk-I insurance must be renewed every year.


  • Health/Dental Insurance - Madison Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    HAWK-I is a free or low cost health and dental program for children up to 19 years of age. The amount paid is based on the family’s yearly countable income. Coverage under Hawk-I insurance must be renewed every year.


  • Health/Dental Insurance - Taylor Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    HAWK-I is a free or low cost health and dental program for children up to 19 years of age. The amount paid is based on the family’s yearly countable income. Coverage under Hawk-I insurance must be renewed every year.


  • Health/Dental Insurance - Union Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    HAWK-I is a free or low cost health and dental program for children up to 19 years of age. The amount paid is based on the family’s yearly countable income. Coverage under Hawk-I insurance must be renewed every year.


  • I-Smile - Union Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    I-Smile provides dental screenings, fluoride varnishes, dental cleanings, sealant, oral health education, presumptive care for low-income families who may qualify for Medicaid or hawk-I, care coordination to help ensure dental access, and partnership with local medical and dental providers. Contact Angela Pettit, (641) 202-7114, for residents of Ad...


  • I-Smile - Adair Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    I-Smile provides dental screenings, fluoride varnishes, dental cleanings, sealant, oral health education, presumptive care for low-income families who may qualify for Medicaid or hawk-I, care coordination to help ensure dental access, and partnership with local medical and dental providers. Contact Angela Pettit, (641) 202-7114, for residents of Ad...


  • Multipurpose Center - Ringgold Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    RINGGOLD COUNTY NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER provides a multipurpose center open to anyone to use. 


  • Food and Diaper Assistance - Union Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    UNION COUNTY FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CENTER offers a food pantry and/or food vouchers for both perishable and non-perishable food items, paper products and diapers. 


  • Employment and Training Services - Adair Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT SERVICES (WIA) – An employment and training program funded through the federal government and administered by MATURA and serves youth, dislocated workers and low-income individuals in the counties of Adams, Adair, Clarke, Decatur, Ringgold, Taylor, Montgomery and Union. The program provides a wide range of services to help ...


  • Family Development and Self-Sufficiency (FaDSS) - Madison Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    FAMILY DEVELOPMENT and Self-Sufficiency (FaDSS) improves the lives of families at risk for long-term welfare dependency or family instability. Only criterion for a family to receive services is that the family must be receiving FIP assistance. Contact: Kristie Davidson, (641) 782-8431 ext. 217, 207B North Elm, Creston, IA 50801.


  • 1st Five Healthy Mental Development Initiative

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    MATURA ACTION CORPORATION works with primary care providers who identify social/emotional or developmental concerns, family stressors, or caregiver depression during well child medical exams. If a condition is identified, the family is referred to a support specialist who provides care coordination. Specialists may provide referrals for development...


  • Employment and Training Services - Ringgold Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT SERVICES (WIA) – An employment and training program funded through the federal government and administered by MATURA and serves youth, dislocated workers and low-income individuals in the counties of Adams, Adair, Clarke, Decatur, Ringgold, Taylor, Montgomery and Union. The program provides a wide range of services to help ...


  • Head Start - Mount Ayr-Ringgold County Head Start/Little Raiders Preschool

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    HEAD START CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM provide eligible preschool children with a comprehensive program that focuses on early childhood education and development, health, nutrition, and parent involvement. Head Start has preschool options for 3 and 4 year old children.  Many locations partner with local schools to provide full day service, transporta...


  • Health/Dental Insurance - Ringgold Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    HAWK-I is a free or low cost health and dental program for children up to 19 years of age. The amount paid is based on the family’s yearly countable income. Coverage under Hawk-I insurance must be renewed every year.


  • Employment and Training Services - Union Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT SERVICES (WIA) – An employment and training program funded through the federal government and administered by MATURA and serves youth, dislocated workers and low-income individuals in the counties of Adams, Adair, Clarke, Decatur, Ringgold, Taylor, Montgomery and Union. The program provides a wide range of services to help ...


  • Health/Dental Insurance - Adams Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    HAWK-I is a free or low cost health and dental program for children up to 19 years of age. The amount paid is based on the family’s yearly countable income. Coverage under Hawk-I insurance must be renewed every year. We do not do Hawki/Dental out of this office. Contact number would be (641) 202-7114.


  • LIHEAP - Adams Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) is the energy assistance program for low income households with assistance paying part of fuel bills through the winter months (Federal Fuel Assistance Program). Applications are accepted November-April. For those that are elderly or disabled, applications are accepted October-April. Call for an ap...


  • Employment and Training Services - Taylor Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    An employment and training program funded through the federal government and administered by MATURA and serves youth, dislocated workers and low-income individuals in the counties of Adams, Adair, Clarke, Decatur, Ringgold, Taylor, Montgomery and Union. The program provides a wide range of services to help people find employment opportunities. Iowa...


  • Holiday Assistance - Taylor County

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    Holiday assistance includes Thanksgiving baskets, Christmas food, and gifts for children through 12 years old.THANKSGIVING BASKETS:  Registration begins October 24, 2022, and ends November 11.  Distribution is November 21-22, when applicant is called.CARING TREE FOR CHILDREN:  Registration begins November 14, 2022, and ends December 2.  Distributio...


  • Holiday Assistance - Adams Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    Holiday assistance includes Thanksgiving baskets and Christmas gifts (for children up to age 18).  Baskets are distributed via the Adams County Matura Action Corporation. THANKSGIVING BASKETS:  Complete an application between October 3 and November 3, 2022.  Basket pick-up is November 21, 2022.       CHRSITMAS GIFTS:  Applications are taken until N...


  • Holiday Assistance - Adair Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    Holiday assistance includes Thanksgiving Baskets, Christmas Baskets, and the Adopt a Child/Family program.  Baskets are distributed at the Adair County Matura Neighborhood Center.  Gifts are for children through 10 years old (unless requests for Adopt a Family include older children in the family as well).THANKSGIVING BASKETS:  To sign up, call Oct...


  • Holiday Assistance - Ringgold Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    Holiday assistance includes Thanksgiving baskets, Christmas baskets, and the Adopt a Child/Family program.  Baskets are distributed at the Ringgold County Matura Neighborhood Center. THANKSGIVING BASKETS: To sign-up, call starting October 24, 2022.  Applications must be submitted by November 14.  Distribution is Nov. 18, from 9 am-2:30 pm.  CHRISTM...


  • Holiday Assistance - Union Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    Offers Thanksgiving baskets and Christmas toy assistance.Thanksgiving baskets application deadline is November 11, 2022.  Food distribution is November 18, 10 am–11 am.Children's Christmas gifts application deadline is December 2, 2022, for ages 18 and under. Gift distribution is December 12-14.  Families will be notified when to come for toy pick-...


  • Holiday Assistance - Madison Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    ***Applications for Giving Tree for 2022 ended 11/4/2022.  Matura is offering holiday food boxes for Christmas 2022, being distributed December 20 and 21.  Call for details.***Offers the Operation Santa Claus program, helping low-income families with children. Includes a meal box and the Giving Tree program.Giving Tree registration opens Thanksgivi...


  • Low Income Housing Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    Low-Income Housing Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) can:- Pay past due water bills- Pay reconnection feesWho is Eligible- Must be under income maximums*- Must demonstrate a water burden and currently be experiencing a water crisis**LIHWAP Cannot:- Pay utility deposits for new service- Pay for any diversion fees- Pay for any repairs/replacements of...


  • Head Start - Winterset-Madison County Head Start

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    HEAD START CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM provide eligible preschool children with a comprehensive program that focuses on early childhood education and development, health, nutrition, and parent involvement. Head Start has preschool options for 3 and 4 year old children.  Many locations partner with local schools to provide full day service, transporta...


  • Weatherization - Ringgold Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    Works closely with LIHEAP to help families increase their comfort and decrease home energy usage and cost.


  • Weatherization - Madison Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    WEATHERIZATION Program works closely with LIHEAP to help families increase their comfort and decrease home energy usage and cost.


  • Weatherization - Adair Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    WEATHERIZATION Program works closely with LIHEAP to help families increase their comfort and decrease home energy usage and cost. Need proof of income and if receiving unemployment, need to get statement from Unemployment for dates paid and how much.


  • Weatherization - Taylor Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    Weatherization Program works closely with LIHEAP to help families increase their comfort and decrease home energy usage and cost. Applications for this program are available all year long.


  • WIC - Adams Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    Offers nutritional educational program that offers food packages for children 0-5 years of age and women who are pregnant, breast-feeding, or who just had a baby.Only out of Creston Office (641) 202-7114.


  • WIC - Adair Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    Offers nutritional educational program that offers food packages for children 0-5 years of age and women who are pregnant, breast-feeding, or who just had a baby. Call to make an appointment.


  • Thrift Store - Taylor Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    Open to the public. Store offers clothing, household items and more at a reduced price.


  • Weatherization - Adams Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    Program works closely with LIHEAP to help families increase their comfort and decrease home energy usage and cost. This program is for homeowners.


  • Union County outreach department

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    WIC PROGRAM offers nutritional educational program that offers food packages for children 0-5 years of age and women who are pregnant, breast-feeding, or who just had a baby. **This WIC program also covers the Clarke County areas. 


  • WIC - Taylor Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    A nutritional educational program that offers food packages for children 0-5 years of age and women who are pregnant, breast-feeding, or who just had a baby. They do offer referrals to this program with phone contact information for appointments.


  • WIOA Program - Adams Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    Works directly with welfare recipients referred into the program by DHS, helping participants to develop a plan that will lead to self-sufficiency and then provides guidance job readiness training and case management, and facilitates supportive services and training to help participants overcome challenges in finding work. The Creston office covers...


  • WIC - Ringgold Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    WIC PROGRAM offers nutritional educational program that offers food packages for children 0-5 years of age and women who are pregnant, breast-feeding, or who just had a baby.


  • Volunteer Opportunities

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    Available for those wanting to help.


  • Weatherization - Union Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    Program works closely with LIHEAP to help families increase their comfort and decrease home energy usage and cost.


  • WIOA Program - Adair Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    WIOA Promise Jobs Program-Works directly with welfare recipients referred into the program by DHS, helping participants to develop a plan that will lead to self-sufficiency and then provides guidance job readiness training and case management, and facilitates supportive services and training to help participants overcome challenges in finding work....


  • WIC - Madison Co.

    Agency: Matura Action Corporation

    WIC PROGRAM offers nutritional educational program that offers food packages for children 0-5 years of age and women who are pregnant, breast-feeding, or who just had a baby.


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