Central Iowa Shelter and Services

Central Iowa Shelter and Services

Individual and Family Services

Des Moines, Iowa 364 followers

The largest homeless shelter in the state of Iowa.

About us

Since 1992 Central Iowa Shelter & Services’, (CISS) mission is to provide low-barrier shelter, meals and support services at no cost to adults experiencing homelessness and to facilitate their move toward self-sufficiency. Approximately 2,000 women and men experiencing homelessness have received emergency shelter and supportive services to help them move beyond homelessness each year. CISS is equipped to provide expanded emergency shelter (150 beds); expanded transitional housing for Veterans (19 rooms); and 38 Project Based Section 8 Voucher efficiency apartments. Along with expanded housing capacity, CISS also provides an on-site health clinic, food pantry, clothing closet, classrooms, and a 30-foot growing dome. All guests and residents are provided evening and breakfast meals; access to shower and laundry facilities, a weekly medical clinic, and group counseling; as well as individualized case management, life skills instruction, and referrals to other community services/benefits. Programming continues to evolve to meet emerging homeless and community needs.

Website
http://centraliowashelter.org
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Des Moines, Iowa
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1992

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