Assistance Programs
Offering a range of programs and support to strengthen families and individuals.
Newton, Iowa: Corps Community Center Assistance Programs Information
How We Help Overcome Poverty
Rent and Utilities Assistance
More than 15% of Jasper County residents live below the federal poverty level. With the rent averaging approximately $650-$700 per month for a two-bedroom apartment and $800-$1200 for a two- or three-bedroom house, many families need support to cover basic expenses like food, rent, utilities, car and health insurance and prescription costs. No one should ever have to choose between paying the electric bill and refilling a prescription or paying rent and buying groceries for their family, which is why we can help low- to no-income individuals and families close the gap for a month when there is a financial shortfall.
Material Assistance and Back-to-School Supplies
We provide clothing vouchers and household goods year-round, as well as new school supplies for families with school-age children every August.
Thanksgiving and Christmas Assistance
Because the holidays can put an even greater strain on Jasper County families who are on a tight budget, we provide free meals on Thanksgiving Day (from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.) and Christmas food boxes so families can cook and serve holiday meals in their own homes. We also offer Christmas toys to families who have children ages 12 and younger.
Food Programs
Hunger is one of the most crushing effects of poverty. Learn more about how we help cure hunger in Newton.
Pathway of Hope
The goal of Pathway of Hope is to guide families with children 18 years and younger, as well as individuals through crisis and instability to a place of security in order to ultimately break the intergenerational cycle of poverty. We offer strengths-based casework, providing services such as:
- financial counseling and planning
- goal setting with manageable action steps
- job training, referrals and employment assistance
- assistance with securing housing and child care
- emotional and spiritual support
Pathway of Hope works with people where they are, offering practical guidance to help families overcome obstacles and achieve their big-picture goals, one step at a time.
Stats
12%
More than 12 percent of Newton residents live below the federal poverty line. And yet, we don’t always recognize poverty, even when it’s right in front of us.
Poverty Isn’t Always Apparent
We come alongside individuals and families who are suffering from the effects of poverty, offering compassion and support, as well as short- and long-term solutions to alleviate both the obvious and the subtle impact of poverty.
Other Services
