Description:
Weatherization Program: The residence is audited and a list of needs is developed. The program provides the materials and pays contractors for the labor to weatherize the home (caulk cracks, insulate, weather strip, fix windows, etc.). Furnaces can be repaired or replaced. Persons at or below 200% of poverty-level income or persons who are eligible for fuel assistance are eligible for the energy programs.
Garden Project: Eligible participants can receive a voucher to purchase garden seeds and/or live plants to plant in a garden and harvest the produce. Based on available funding, participants can get canning or preserving supplies.
Heartland House is a Rapid Rehousing Program for homeless families with children. Eligible families must commit to case management services and work with a Housing Stabilization Coach to create a housing stabilization plan to identify their housing needs and resources available to maintain those needs. The goal for each participant is to enter into and maintain permanent housing by increasing their financial self-sufficiency. Participants can also receive assistance with a security deposit and, if needed a rent/damage guarantee with a participating landlord. Participants can receive up to 24 months of rental assistance based on their individual progress.
ICARE Program: MidAmerican Energy Company uses both corporate funds and customer donations to help pay heating costs for low-income persons in MidAmerican's service area and who require financial assistance.
ICAP's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers eligible tax filers in our service area the opportunity to meet with volunteers trained by the IRS to process their returns. Eligibility is based on a household income of less than $54,000. All assistance provided is confidential and each participant receives copies of their return for record-keeping purposes.
Free. Income guidelines apply to all programs. Bilingual staff is available through a language line via the telephone.