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Beginning Farmers Programs
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Turning Rented Acres into a Full-Time Living

IFA’s Beginning Farmer Tax Credit program turned rented acres into a full-time farming livelihood.

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January 26, 2026
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Farmer doing welding on equipment.
Homelessness
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From Program Participant to Housing Navigator

Through Emergency Rental Assistance distributed by IFA, Kaylara found stability—and now helps others find it too.

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January 23, 2026
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Family standing in front of newly built house.
State Housing Trust Fund
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Essential Repairs for Lasting Home Comfort

Regional Housing Trust Fund support helped replace Susan’s HVAC system affordably.

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January 23, 2026
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Woman sitting on couch.
Homeownership
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From “Someday” to Homeowner

IFA’s down payment assistance turned Chelsea’s “someday” plan into closing on her home.

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January 22, 2026
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Family standing in front of home with keys
Homeownership
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Turning Financial Hesitation Into a First Home

For Christina, what felt like financial barriers to homeownership became manageable with IFA’s down payment assistance.

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January 22, 2026
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Woman holding flower packets
State Housing Trust Fund
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Move-In Ready Housing Within Reach

With IFA down payment assistance, the Hoeger family was able to afford a move-in ready home.

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January 22, 2026
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Mom and Dad stacking blocks with two children.
State Housing Trust Fund
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Transforming Critical Repairs Into Peace of Mind

Affordable, critical home repairs made possible through Local Housing Trust Fund that brought safety, efficiency, and lasting peace of mind.

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January 22, 2026
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Woman standing in front of newly installed windows.
State Housing Trust Fund
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Helping a Longtime Home Remain Safe and Livable

State Housing Trust Fund support helped Todd and Catherine address critical repair needs and safely remain in their longtime home.

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January 22, 2026
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Couple standing in front of blue house with new roof
Homeownership
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When Homeownership Made Everyday Life Easier

IFA homeownership programs helped Sadie build a life close to her classroom.

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January 22, 2026
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Female in teacher shirt standing in front of house.
Homeownership
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A First Home, Sooner Than Planned

For this young couple, IFA down payment assistance turned a long-term goal into reality sooner than imagined.

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January 21, 2026
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Couple standing in front of house
State Housing Trust Fund
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Building a Family Foundation

With IFA down payment assistance, a first home became the foundation for the Davis family to grow.

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January 20, 2026
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Family standing in front of house.
Homelessness
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Finding a New Vision to Life

IFA homelessness programs helped David rebuild his life step by step.

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January 20, 2026
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One-on-one conversation between a New Visions worker and a participant.”
Homeownership
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Creating Home Through Ownership

With support from IFA homeownership programs, Aleah was able to buy her first home and invest in the place she now calls home.

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January 20, 2026
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Two women with paintbrush held up.
Beginning Farmers Programs
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Stepping Into a New Role on the Family Farm

Marshall's journey from farmhand to equal partner through the Beginning Farmer Tax Credit.

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January 20, 2026
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Father and son riding on tractor.
State Housing Trust Fund
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A Place to Be a Family Together

This Postville family bought a home with Down Payment Assistance and now get to enjoy life together in their own home.

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August 21, 2025
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Two women wearing orange and pink standing in front of a house

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Des Moines, IA 50315

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515.348.6200

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