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United Way - http://www.uwstory.org/index.asp Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa - http://www.hfhci.org Iowa State University -- http://www.iastate.edu/ Other Ames/Story County organizations which educate and address poverty: Mid-Iowa Community Action, Inc. (MICA), is a private, non-profit organization serving children and families in central Iowa. Its roots stretching from the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, the MICA of today is the product of over thirty years of innovation and creative response to the ever-evolving needs of families. http://www.midiaca.org/ Youth and Family Services (YSS) – exists to provide prevention, education, treatment, and residential services to children, youth and families; to advocate on their behalf; and to help them solve problems, grow and be self-sufficient, responsible, contributing members of society. Access their site and visit additional links they provide for parents, youth, families and professionals at--http://www.yss.ames.ia.us/othsites.html Beyond Welfare - Six core features of Beyond Welfare engage citizens in helping people leave welfare. They are: Consumer Leadership Team, Family Partners, Seasoned Staff, Car Donations, Cash Assistance, and Job Coaching. -- http://www.beyondwelfare.org/ . Beyond Welfare is a project of: Move the Mountain – Helps community action agencies engage citizens in becoming involved with families in poverty to increase their opportunities for livable wage jobs, affordable housing, adequate healthcare, and reliable transportation -- http://www.movethemountain.org/beyond_welfare/ Ames Community School District - http:// Story County Family – A directory of service providers for Families and Children in Story County -- http://www.storycountyfamily.org/ . |
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