ICAA addresses the needs of the low income and disadvantaged citizens of Iowa and provides services that enhance the capacity of the community action network and encourage the professional development of its members.

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Northeast Iowa Community Action Corp Operation: New View Community Action Agency Operation Threshold North Iowa Community Action Organization Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc. Mid-Sioux Opportunity Community Action Agency of Siouxland West Central Community Action New Opportunities, Inc. MATURA Action Corporation South Central Iowa Community Action Program Des Moines Community Action Agency Red Rock Area Community Action Program Mid-Iowa Community Action Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Community Action of Eastern Iowa Community Action of Southeast Iowa Southern Iowa Economic Development Association
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Last year 1,905 Iowa families reduced their heating costs through weatherization programs, and 14,363 families received financial support for emergency energy assistance (Read More).

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Welcome to Iowa Community Action Association (ICAA)

Iowa’s Community Action Agencies are locally-based private, non-profit organizations that network with a wide-array of local organizations to enhance the opportunities for low-income Iowans (children and families) to meet basic needs and develop their own capacity to do so. 

Mission
To be a forceful advocate in support of policies and services that address the needs of individuals and families striving for economic security.

Vision  Iowa Community Action is the premier force ensuring those with less achieve more.

Embrace Iowa is Happening

Embrace Iowa is a joint project between Iowa Community Action Association (ICAA), Iowa Community Action Partnership (ICAP) & the Des Moines Register.  The Des Moines Register takes a leadership role in sharing the real life stories of Iowans who are struggling to meet their most basic needs and educates the people of Iowa about the barriers and struggles the families are facing.  Embrace Iowa funds are valuable to the families who receive them as the funds can be used to fill in the gaps that often times go unmet.  The three top areas of assistance last year were car repairs, beds and appliances.

The 13-14 Embrace Iowa Program raised over $195,000 and helped over 550 families across Iowa.

Contributions to Embrace Iowa can be sent to:

Embrace Iowa
1620 Pleasant St Suite 214 <----New Address
Des Moines, IA 50314

All donations are tax–deductible and are accepted throughout the year.

To apply for the Embrace Iowa Program please contact your local Community Action Agency.

Legislative News & Updates

Many people talk about raising the minimum wage.  Alicia, who testified Wednesday to the United States Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, gives a personal and powerful explanation describing the choices she makes as a working mother who relies upon the minimum wage.   

Iowa fast food worker testifies about minimum wage

Recent Reports and Additional Resources

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