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Holding a Family Together Through Housing Support

IFA-supported housing assistance through HOME Inc. helped Monique stabilize her family and finances.

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January 26, 2026
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Homelessness
Story

Where Recovery Became Reunion

Through IFA support, recovery housing became the foundation for family reunification.

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January 26, 2026
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Homelessness
Story

A Steady Place During an Uncertain Time

With IFA support, recovery housing offered structure and compassion amid complex challenges.

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January 26, 2026
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Two women standing side by side.
Homelessness
Story

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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Homelessness
Story

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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Homelessness
Rental Programs
Press Release

Iowa Finance Authority Awards More Than $6.5 Million to Support Development of Rental Homes and Critical Services for Iowans at Risk of or Experiencing Homelessness

The IFA Board of Directors today approved more than $6.5 million in grants to support the development of a total of 34 rental homes and supportive services .

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November 6, 2025
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Homelessness
Press Release

Iowa Finance Authority Awards more than $5.7 Million for Homelessness Assistance Initiatives

The IFA Board of Directors today approved more than $5.7 million in grants to assist 42 agencies with homelessness assistance initiatives in 2026.

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November 5, 2025
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Homelessness
Press Release

Iowa Finance Authority Invests $1.3 Million to Prevent Homelessness Statewide

Funding comes through the new Iowa Homelessness Prevention Fund (IHPF) and will help hundreds of Iowans at-risk of homelessness.

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September 16, 2025
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Homelessness
Press Release

Iowa Finance Authority Awards Nearly $200,000 to Innovative Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Efforts

IFA has announced Friends of the Family and Iowa Legal Aid as winners of its second annual Innovation in Homelessness Pitch Competition.

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September 9, 2025
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Homeownership
Homelessness
State Housing Trust Fund
Press Release

2025 HousingIowa Awards Celebrate Iowa’s Housing Innovation and Leadership

These awards recognize programs, projects and professionals who are setting the standard for innovation and leadership in advancing housing opportunities for Io

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September 4, 2025
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Homelessness
Press Release

Iowa Finance Authority Awards $25,000 to Sioux City to Support Creation of Homeless Court Program

The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors recently awarded $25,000 to Sioux City to support the creation of the state’s first Homeless Court Program.

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April 22, 2025
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Homelessness
Story

A Fresh Start

IFA Homelessness programs helped Cassandra and her family get a fresh start.

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February 20, 2025
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Homelessness
Disaster Recovery
Press Release

Iowa Finance Authority Awards more than $150,000 to Support Two Homeless Service Agencies in Disaster Impacted Areas

The IFA Board of Directors recently awarded a total of more than $150,000 to support the homelessness assistance efforts of two Iowa agencies.

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February 7, 2025
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Homelessness
Community Development Programs
Press Release

Iowa Finance Authority and Corporation for Supportive Housing Announce Participants of Inaugural Iowa Supportive Housing Institute

The IFA and Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH), announced that seven teams will participate in Iowa's inaugural Supportive Housing Institute.

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January 29, 2025
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Homelessness
Workforce
Community Development Programs
Press Release

Iowa Finance Authority Awards more than $550,000 to Aid Permanent Supportive Housing Providers

Iowa Finance Authority Awards more than $550,000 to Aid Permanent Supportive Housing Providers

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January 14, 2025
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