DES MOINES, IOWA (January 29, 2025) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH), a national leader in supportive housing, today announced that seven teams will participate in Iowa’s inaugural Iowa Supportive Housing Institute. The Institute is a six-month training series that will focus on developing strategic and income-targeted affordable housing with support services for those Iowans with the highest needs who are also experiencing homelessness.
All groups will create a plan to develop affordable housing with access to supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness, culminating with a final presentation where teams will present their plans to a group of public and private investors.“Housing for our lowest-income residents is one of Iowa’s biggest needs, especially for those facing homelessness and severe hardships,” said IFA Director Debi Durham.
“Through our partnership with CSH, we’re connecting developers and service providers with the resources and training needed to expand housing and support services, aiming to alleviate homelessness and promote long-term success.”
“CSH congratulates the selected teams and looks forward to collaborating with IFA to advance supportive housing in Iowa,” said Katrina Van Valkenburgh, Managing Director of CSH’s Central Region. “Supportive housing promotes stability, well-being, and helps individuals and families thrive. By combining affordable housing with services, IFA, and CSH aim to create lasting community benefits across Iowa.”
A competitive application process was held and the selected teams include:
- Anawim Housing and Cutler Development, Des Moines
- City of Sioux City, RentSUX, Plains Asset Group, and Heartland Counseling Services, Sioux City
- Friends of the Family and Cedar Valley Housing Corporation, Waterloo
- Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Cedar Rapids
- Humility Homes and Gratus Development, Davenport
- United Way of Southeast Iowa, Hubbell Realty, City of Burlington, Burington Area Homeless Shelter, Burlington
- Vera French, The Salvation Army-QCFS, and Quad Cities Housing Council, Davenport
More information about Iowa’s Supportive Housing Institute is available here.
