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Welcome Senator Grassley
Des Moines Botanical Gardens
August 16th, 2010
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Iowa Community Action Agencies www.IowaCommunityAction.org
Demographics
Iowa Community Action FY 2009
• 131,867 families (342,504 individuals) were served
• 74% of households served had 3 or less individuals
• 47% of households list employment as a source of income
• 6.72% of households list TANF as a source of income
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Federal Poverty Guidelines
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Iowa Eligibility Data
Based on Annual Household Income
# In
Household 50% 100% 110% 130% 150% 185% 200%
IDA /
HS/EHS LIHEAP WIC WAP
1 5,415 10,830 11,913 14,079 16,245 20,036 21,660
2 7,285 14,570 16,027 18,941 21,855 26,955 29,140
3 9,155 18,310 20,141 23,803 27,465 33,874 36,620
4 11,025 22,050 24,255 28,665 33,075 40,793 44,100
5 12,895 25,790 28,369 33,527 38,685 47,712 51,580
6 14,765 29,530 32,483 38,389 44,295 54,631 59,060
* HS/EHS = Head Start / Early Head Start: 130% eligibility
* WAP = Weatherization Program: 200% eligibility
* LIHEAP = Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program: 150% eligibility
* WIC = Women Infants and Children: 185% eligibility
* IDA = Individual Development Account: 200% eligibility
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Iowa Households Served
Iowa Community Action FY 2009
In fiscal year 2009 Community Action
Agencies served 342,504 individuals and
131,867 households. Of those households:
• 27% of families are at or below 50% of poverty
• 17% of families are between 51% - 75% of poverty
• 18% of families are between 76% - 100% of poverty
• 17% of families are between 101% - 125% of poverty
• 13% of families are between 126% - 150% of poverty
• 8% of families are over 151% of poverty
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Key FY 2009 Iowa
Community Action
Outcomes
1. Low-income people become more
self-sufficient
• 1,360 individuals obtained pre-
employment skills required for
employment
• 13,867 families were assisted in applying
for the Telephone Lifeline program
• 7,326 families were assisted with tax
preparation programs
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Key FY 2009 Iowa
Community Action
Outcomes
2. The conditions in which low-income people live
are improved
• 8,712 families received emergency rent/mortgage
assistance
• 39,380 families received emergency energy
assistance
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Key FY 2009 Iowa
Community Action
Outcomes
3. Low-income people own a stake in their community
• 11,297 individuals volunteered in their community through
community action efforts, contributing 321,870 hours
• 775 low-income individuals participated in formal community
organizations, boards, and councils that provide input to decision-
making and policy setting through community action efforts
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Key FY 2009 Iowa
Community Action
Outcomes
4. Partnerships among supporters and providers of services to low-income
people are achieved
• 3,160 – the number of organizations agencies worked with to expand
resources and opportunities in order to achieve family and community
outcomes
www.IowaCommunityAction.orgKey FY 2009 Iowa
Community Action
Outcomes
5. Agencies increase their capacity to achieve results
• $243 million – the number of dollars mobilized by community action
(includes: the value of volunteer time, and the value of in-kind
services and donations)
www.IowaCommunityAction.orgKey FY 2009 Iowa
Community Action
Outcomes
6. Low-income people, especially vulnerable populations, achieve their potential by
strengthening family and other supportive environments
• 3,555 individuals were assisted in acquiring health insurance
• 6,258 children obtained appropriate prevention and primary health care
• 6,847 children participated in pre-school activities to develop school readiness skills
• 731 individuals were received disaster relief assistance
• 2,136 individuals were assisted in acquiring emergency medical care
• 8,591 seniors were able to maintain an independent living
• 6,028 disabled individuals maintained an independent
living
• 3,223 parents/guardians received parenting skills education
www.IowaCommunityAction.orgIowa Community Action
Core Programs
•Community Services Block Grant
•Weatherization Assistance Program
•Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
www.IowaCommunityAction.orgCommunity Service Block
Grant (CSBG)
FY 1999 FY 2009
• Funding Level: • Funding Level:
$5,378,447 $7,530,822
• 100,560 Households • 131,867 Households
(249,753 Individuals) (342,504 Individuals)
Served Served
www.IowaCommunityAction.orgCommunity Service Block
Grant (CSBG)
Iowa CSBG ARRA Funding
FY 2009 through FY 2010: $10,821,398
Iowa CSBG ARRA Funded Jobs
(new and retained)
April 2009 through June 2010: 144 FTEs
www.IowaCommunityAction.orgLocal Agency Responses to
Recession through CSBG
Community Action of Southeast Iowa implemented a Summer
Youth Employment Initiative to train 21 youth on job
readiness, how to retain employment, acquire job skills and
how to increase their household income.
19 of 21 youth completed the program
6 attended leadership training and 4 received certifications
(Computer, CPR or Serv Safe)
Youth earned wages totaling $30,724
www.IowaCommunityAction.orgLocal Agency Responses to
Recession through CSBG
Upper Des Moines Opportunity partnered with the
four colleges in their agency area to award 79
scholarships to student graduating in the spring of
2010. The scholarships were awarded on the basis of
income eligibility and employability.
The purpose of the scholarships was to provide
graduating students in highly employable occupations
with financial resources to meet their basic living
expenses and to provide resources for their job search
after graduation.
www.IowaCommunityAction.orgLocal Agency Responses to
Recession through CSBG
Upper Des Moines Opportunity was able to develop an employment
advocacy initiative. Four job advocates provided assistance with
resume building, interviewing skills, the job search, job coaching and
job support after hire.
To date, 94+ low income individuals have developed resumes, and they
have had 36 FTE.
Input: $253,240/Output: $1,188,00 annual income for hires
“It’s a win … win … win, for the unemployed, the business community,
and Upper Des Moines Opportunity!”
www.IowaCommunityAction.orgLocal Agency Responses to
Recession through CSBG
Upper Des Moines Opportunity was able to partner with area
community colleges and businesses to develop a short term
education program to help income eligible clients acquire skills and
training to make them more employable in high demand
occupations.
They have funded, or are currently funding, an HVAC class, an
Industrial Maintenance class, 5 Welding classes, 27 truck driving
tuitions, and 16 CNA tuitions.
Input: $116,286 Projected Output: $2,573,000
www.IowaCommunityAction.orgLocal Agency Responses to
Recession through CSBG
Quotes from Upper Des Moines Opportunity
What did you like about the Pathways to Employment Program?
“The personal touch...the fact that my Job Advocate really truly seems interested in
helping me in my employment search and has done a great job of helping me benefit
from the resources of the program. The Pathways Program has helped me this far meet
some needs that I feel can only help in my endeavors to find and maintain employment,
and I cannot put a figure on the true value of having someone and a program that
seems to genuinely care...Thanks so much for all that you have done so far!”
“I couldn't ask for a better person or program. With practicing interviewing, a better
resume, and everything else that the plan has to offer. Everyone could use this, that
needs a job.”
www.IowaCommunityAction.orgLocal Agency Responses to
Recession through CSBG
Red Rock Area Community Action Program has hired 7 new
staff; one of which is Jeremiah ~ hear a little of his story:
www.IowaCommunityAction.orgLocal Agency Responses to
Recession through CSBG
Des Moines Community Action Agency was able to increase
staff and retain 2.5 FTEs helping accommodate the increase in
LIHEAP clients in the fall of 2009. The FY10 LIHEAP season saw
an increase in approved LIHEAP applications over the FY08
LIHEAP season - serving 1,851 more clients.
Des Moines Community Action Agency
www.IowaCommunityAction.orgLocal Agency Responses to
Recession through CSBG
Mid-Iowa Community Action, Inc. (MICA) had
39 3, 4 and 5 year old children attend the Rogers
Neighborhood Summer Camp. In addition,
MICA’s work identifying the number of children
needing a pre-k experience lead to the district
adding a pre-k classroom in the school building.
Rogers Elementary School is the 5th poorest school
building in the State of Iowa with a 90% free and
reduced lunch rate. MICA conducted a door to door
campaign where they have thus far contacted 700
households to inform them regarding the
importance of Pre-K and to identify children who are
not enrolled. Volunteers have participated in the
campaign.
www.IowaCommunityAction.orgLocal Agency Responses to
Recession through CSBG
Mid-Sioux Opportunity, Inc. has provided:
• 104 hours of mental health counseling to 113 individuals
•Pre-natal care to 63 expecting mothers
•Case
Case management to 1,300 children for well child exams, dental care and
related services
•A .9 FTE Outreach position allowed Mid-Sioux Opportunity, Inc. to meet a
15% increase in client services
www.IowaCommunityAction.orgLocal Agency Responses to
Recession through CSBG
Mary was hired under CSBG ARRA
funds in the outreach department at
the Community Action Agency of
Siouxland
Andy was hired with CSBG ARRA funds
in the fiscal department at the
Community Action Agency of
Siouxland
www.IowaCommunityAction.orgLocal Agency Responses to
Recession through CSBG
Community Action of Eastern Iowa held a child care
training class this summer. Ten participants completed a
college-credit course on guiding child behavior,
completed CPR/First Aid, other training, internships, etc.
over an 8 week period. Already, 4 have been hired as
child care workers.
www.IowaCommunityAction.orgLocal Agency Responses to
Recession through CSBG
South Central Iowa Community Action Program has assisted 663 households with
individuals (unduplicated) from August 2009 to date.
– Garden vouchers have been provided to 268 households to purchase
vegetable plants or seeds.
– Food vouchers have been issued to 190 households with 607 individuals in
conjunction with food pantries to purchase fresh vegetables, fresh fruit,
cheese, milk, bread, laundry soap, dish soap and toilet paper.
– Rent assistance has been provided to 56 households with 166 individuals.
– School supply vouchers were issued to 223 households with 977 individuals.
– Youth employment 10 youth were employed during the school year and 30
youth are employed this summer in the program.
www.IowaCommunityAction.orgLocal Agency Responses to
Recession through CSBG
North Iowa Community Action Organization has expanded hours of
operation in their County Outreach offices and added new Family
Advocates temporarily to our Outreach staff in order to provide
more accessible emergency financial assistance services to the
increased number of families experiencing economic hardships
due to the economy.
North Iowa Community Action Outreach sites reported a 20%
increase in activity over the past two fiscal years and have seen
an approximately 30% increase in the number of requests for
emergency financial assistance during the same period.
www.IowaCommunityAction.orgLocal Agency Responses to
Recession through CSBG
Operation Threshold expanded its Career Ladders program aimed at helping
participants move out of poverty by addressing potential barriers to employment
and by providing participants with the skills necessary to move into employment or
to move up to a living wage job.
Success Story
A 31-year old male entered the Career Ladders program. He was unemployed and
had just been released from prison. The client had attended college and has a B.S.
in Business Administration. Unfortunately he also has a criminal record, which was
hindering his ability to find employment. His goal was to find a counseling type job
working with youth. He wanted to help redirect young men away from the life
mistakes he had made. With the help of our Employment Specialist he completed
several job searches and together they re-worked his resume and cover letter. In
January of 2010, he was able to obtain a position at a local nonprofit counseling
entity that counsels young people and their families.
www.IowaCommunityAction.orgLocal Agency Responses to
Recession through CSBG
Operation Threshold’s Asset Development & Retention Fund was developed to assist clients in
their efforts to build assets and become self-sufficient.
Success Stories:
A single mother with two children, lived in a rural community. She had two part-time jobs but did not
have her own transportation. She relied on friends and co-workers to provide rides to work. She
applied and was approved for a car purchase grant of $835.00. She now has reliable transportation
and was able to take a higher paying job in Waterloo, enabling her to better provide for her children.
A family contacted Operation Threshold because they needed help avoiding foreclosure. The household
consisted of a married couple, both of whom had become unemployed. As unemployment insurance
had ended they had not been able to make the payments. Both homeowners recently found
employment. While they could now make the monthly mortgage payment, they could not make up the
balance owed and were still in danger of foreclosure. They applied and were approved for $1,428.00
in program funds (these funds were matched by another $1,500 from another funding source). These
funds brought the couple current on their mortgage and they are no longer in danger of losing their
home.
www.IowaCommunityAction.orgLocal Agency Responses to
Recession through CSBG
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program’s Community Development Initiative, supported with
ARRA funding, links businesses, local government, and community members to one another and
helps them work together to find local solutions to local problems.
With the start of the initiative, HACAP solicited proposals for community development projects
from cities, civic groups, community/faith-based organizations, social groups and neighborhoods
in their 6 county area. Funds were awarded to groups who demonstrated a need in their
communities and were able to share measurable impact on the people who live and work in
their communities.
Success!
To date, the Community Development Program has granted just under $110,000 for community
development projects, and has seen a $2.50 return on each dollar. This amount leveraged for the
communities in HACAP’s service area is expected to increase greatly by the end of September, as
more of the projects come to a close.
www.IowaCommunityAction.orgLocal Agency Responses to
Recession through CSBG
New Opportunities has been able to provide 672 children with
fluoride varnishes and dental evaluations through their Health
(Dental) Initiative.
Their Family Financial Education Initiative allows New Opportunities
to provide one-on-one and/or group financial literacy education to
low income individuals and families and to help them manage their
limited family financial resources.
• 142 families/households have received services
• 67 individuals are completing classes
www.IowaCommunityAction.orgLocal Agency Responses to
Recession through CSBG
Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation has been able to
provide 110 households with one-on-one education and assistance
in financial management to approach self-sufficiency through their
Budget Counseling Initiative.
With their Dental Initiative there is transportation available for
dental appointments and 75 individuals with low income have been
able to receive needed dental work.
www.IowaCommunityAction.orgLocal Agency Responses to
Recession through CSBG
MATURA Action Corporation has been able to provide the Summer
Youth Initiative to improve literacy skills and employment
opportunities for youth.
• 153 youth enrolled
• 86 youth completed the literacy program
• 12 youth obtained full time employment
• 6 youth obtained part time employment
www.IowaCommunityAction.orgQuotes from Individuals who
participated in CSBG funding
Financial Literacy Programs
• “I feel like I’ve learned to look at the
• “I have now set up my on-line checking numbers in black and white and see that
account to take $25 out a week to be I’m trying to live above my means! I now
transferred to my savings.” know that I have to live within or even a
little below my income so that I can have
• “I have a better idea of how important luxuries later!” – Individual served by
credit is. There are many ways to make Community Action of Southeast Iowa
up for mistakes made in the past. I
have a very good feeling about the
future now compared to before the • “I learned about how to save my money. I
class. Thank you.” didn't know that you have to pay fees at
ATM's, on annual credit cards and some
• “It has given me an objective view of contracts. This is important because it will
my spending. It is also helping me save me money in the long run. People
understand credit ratings and laws to
avoid mistakes.” should save their money and not carry a lot
of money so they don't spend it. This helps
- Individuals served by Community Action of to keep a budget working.” – Individual
Southeast Iowa served by Operation: New View Community
Action Agency
www.IowaCommunityAction.orgQuotes from Individuals who
received Emergency Services
• “ I’m very thankful that this program is around. I don’t know what I
would have done without the program. The air conditioner cools my
apartment nicely and takes the humidity out of the air. With my
health conditions, the humidity isn’t bearable. I’ve also noticed a
difference in my electric bill. Now that I have the new air conditioner,
my bill has gone down quite a bit, and I’m very pleased with that, and
thankful the program was there to help me.”
• “With the help of ARRA funds, it has given me and my children a
chance to build a better life for ourselves. In turn we will be able to
help others. A wonderful helping hand”.
- Two of the 1,262 individuals served by Southern Iowa Economic Development Association with
emergency requests
Continued
www.IowaCommunityAction.orgVideo Testimonials on
Emergency Services
Catherine, who works at Red Rock Area
Community Action Program, shares about
providing emergency services to families
Ruby shares about
the opportunity to
pursue her RN
through West
Central Community
Action
Lisa shares about her opportunity to
purchase a new stove through West
Central Community Action
www.IowaCommunityAction.orgCSBG Federal Legislative
Update
• President's Request: $700 million
• Senate Action: $700 million
• House Labor-HHS appropriations subcommittee
approved the FY2011 CSBG funding at $800
million
www.IowaCommunityAction.orgWeatherization Assistance
Program (WAP)
FY 1999 FY 2009
• Funding Level: $2.9 million • Funding Level:
• 1,867 Homes Weatherized – Regular funding
• $202 Annual Savings Per Home (04/01/2009-03/31/2010)
= $3,181,788
– Supplemental funding
(04/01/2009-03/31/2011)
= $5,396,846
– ARRA funding
(04/01/2009-03/31/2012)
= $80,834,411
• 3,327 Homes Weatherized
The Master Crew Leaders and Crew Workers for North • $324 Annual Savings Per Home
Iowa Community Action’s Weatherization program • 275 Jobs Created (April 2010 – June 2010)
www.IowaCommunityAction.orgLocal Agency Responses to
Recession through WAP
Community Action of Southeast Iowa has added 8 staff in order to insulate more
houses in southeastern Iowa. From October 2009 through July 2010 the goal was
67 homes weatherized; however the actual homes completed was 91.
"I would not have been able to afford to heat my house this winter had it not been for
the weatherization services. It has taken hundreds of dollars off my monthly utility
bills. It really saved me with being able to afford to stay in my house. I am very
grateful.“
"Before working with Community Action of Southeast Iowa, I was at a plumbing
supply company and not really learning many new skills. Now, I’m able to do a lot
of different things, from installing insulation to replacing window panes and a lot
more. Every day, I’m learning first hand how to make a house more energy
efficient and more affordable to heat. I love what I’m doing.“
- Individuals served by Community Action of Southeast Iowa
www.IowaCommunityAction.orgLocal Agency Responses to
Recession through WAP
Operation Threshold Employee Success Story
Charise was a former participant in Operation Threshold Career
Ladders program who was working through a temporary service as
one of Operation Threshold’s Receptionists and WIC Support
Specialist. The hope was that the position would ultimately
become permanent but there wasn’t a guarantee.
The Weatherization ARRA funding allowed Charise to apply for and
obtain the Weatherization Support Specialist position. This
opportunity gave Charise full-time regular employment with full
benefits through Operation Threshold. Eight FTEs have been
created in Operation Threshold’s WAP.
www.IowaCommunityAction.orgLocal Agency Responses to
Recession through WAP
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP)
HACAP’s Weatherization Statewide Training Program provides
weatherization crews ad contractors with training on the need for and
execution of proper weatherization techniques.
Due to ARRA funding, HACAP’s Weatherization Assistance Program created
25 additional Weatherization jobs. The program has hired and trained
many crew members who were previously unemployed, while the
Statewide Training Program provides them with many lifelong transferrable
skills.
Because of the additional crew members, HACAP’s Weatherization program
is able to weatherize approximately 20 more homes each month.
www.IowaCommunityAction.orgLocal Agency Responses to
Recession through WAP
North Iowa Community Action Organization
expanded their fleet of Weatherization vehicles
serving nine counties out of Mason City
www.IowaCommunityAction.orgWeatherization Federal
Legislative Update
• President's Request: $270 million
• Senate Action: $200 million for WAP, or $10 million less
than the current regular program
• House Bill: $340 million
Pictures from
HACAP’s
Weatherization
Program
www.IowaCommunityAction.orgLow Income Home Energy
Assistance Program
(LIHEAP)
FY 2000 FY 2010
• Funding Level: • Funding Level:
$27,788,999 $72,700,000
• 101,401 Households
• 60,005 Households Served
Served • Average Payment: $600
www.IowaCommunityAction.orgLocal Agency Responses to
Recession through LIHEAP
• In FY 2009, Iowa received $76.9 million and served 95,234
households.
• In FY 2010, Iowa received less LIHEAP funds ($72.7 million)
and served 101,401 households (an increase of 6% over
FY09). Of those households:
• 93% do not receive TANF
• 61% are below 100% of poverty
• 44% have a member with a disability
• 27% have an elderly member
• 26% have a child less than 6 years old
www.IowaCommunityAction.orgLocal Agency Responses to
Recession through LIHEAP
Operation: New View-Community Action Agency received
$3,212,126.00 in federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
funds in fiscal year 2010
• 5,255 area households received heating assistance (9.6% increase
from previous year). Including:
A disabled veteran, who faced many challenges, has since volunteered to help with
the food pantry and helped others when he can. He has some physical limitations but
he is willing to help others whenever possible.
A single 60 year old women, working full time stated, “I am thrilled to have the
assistance. It makes me so happy to have someone care.”
A single person who owns their home and works full time at a lower paying job. “The
fuel assistance helps make things a little easier. I am so appreciative.”
www.IowaCommunityAction.orgLIHEAP Federal
Legislative Update
• President's Request: $3.3 billion, nearly 40% below the current year
($1.8 billion less)
• Senate Action: $3.3 billion
• House Action: Labor-HHS Appropriation Subcommittee $5.1 billion
(level funding)
www.IowaCommunityAction.orgThank you!
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