Affordable Housing Network

5400 Kirkwood Blvd SW

Cedar Rapids, IA  52404

365-6247

Assistance available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM through 5:00 PM.

Producing and providing housing people can afford to rent or own.

American Red Cross

Rapids Aids Project

P.O. Box 10375

6300 Rockwell Drive NE

Cedar Rapids, IA  52402

393-9579

Assistance available Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.  24 hour hotline.

Funding available for persons with HIV/AIDS only.  Case management, housing/emergency referral services.  Income guidelines apply, call for information.

Cedar Rapids Housing Services

1211 Sixth Street SW

Cedar Rapids, IA  52404

286-5872

Assistance available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Housing Rehabilitation - Financial assistance to home owner and landlords for rehabilitation to property.  Must apply.

Section 8 housing – Provides monthly rent subsidy for eligible tenants.  Must apply.

Cedar Village Apartments

193 Jacolyn Drive NW

Cedar Rapids, IA  52405

396-9083

Assistance available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Low income elderly, 62 years of age or older, and disabled adults.  30% of adjusted gross income.  Rental fee includes all utilities, cable and telephone.  Visiting nurse, quiet location.  Delivered meals available, lots of tenant activities.  Small pets welcome.  On bus route.

Eastview Drive Apartments

Eastview Drive

Center Point, IA  52213

337-7110

Assistance available:  Call for details.

24 subsidized one bedroom apartments for low income, elderly or disabled which includes water, sewage and garbage.  Additional 24 units available which include water, sewage, garbage, heat and electricity.  Waiting list possible.  Call for more information.

Ely Manor

1685 Fuhrmeister

Ely, IA  52227

(641) 780-0597

Assistance available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Low income elderly, 62 years of age or older or disabled.  30% of adjusted gross income.  Tenant pays cable and phone.

Five Seasons Senior Housing

1225 42^nd Street SE

Cedar Rapids, IA  52403

399-1550

Assistance available Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Housing for seniors 60 years of age or older.  30% of income is charge.  All utilities but phone and cable are paid.  Small pets welcome.  On bus route.

Friends, Inc.

106 S. Ely Street

Walker, IA  52352

(319) 434-6262

Assistance available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Subsidized low-income, elderly 62 years of age or older or disabled, 30% of adjusted gross income.  Tenant pays cable and phone and air conditioning.  Refrigerator and stove provided.

Geneva Tower

310 Fifth Avenue SE

Cedar Rapids, IA  52401

366-0454

Assistance available Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Low income elderly – handicapped – mentally challenged – Section 8 – 236 – market rent – 30% of adjusted gross income – utilities included in rental fee – non-profit grocery store on property operated by tenants – active tenant council – newly renovated – new heating/air conditioners – new laundry equipment, new stove & refrigerator in every unit.

Glenbrook Apartments

4845 Johnson Avenue NW

Cedar Rapids, IA  52405

396-7785

Assistance available Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to noon and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.  Closed during noon hour.

HUD subsidized – low income families – 30% of adjusted gross income – garages and storage available – 3 and 4 bedroom town houses – tenant is responsible for all utilities including telephone and cable.  Owner pays water and trash. 1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom apartments.

Golden Age

Corner of Main & Olive

Center Point, IA  52213

465-6171

Assistance available:  Call for details.

5-plex 1 bedroom senior subsidized housing.  62+ or disabled.  Water, sewage and garbage included in rent.  Tenant pays electricity.  Heat is electric.  May have vacancy.  Call for more information.

HACAP Permanent Housing/Chronically Homeless Program

Maniccia House

1225 Second Avenue SE

Cedar Rapids, IA  52403

739-0599

521-6118

Assistance available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Eligibility:  Families that meet the homeless and low-income guidelines.  Homeless families with Section 8 and families that are in transitional housing program that are in compliance and seeking permanent housing.  Families that have graduated from a transitional housing program.  Chronically homeless is an unaccompanied individual with a disabling condition who has either been continuously homeless for a year or more OR has had at least 4 episodes of homelessness in the past three years.  The person must have been on the streets or in an emergency shelter (not transitional housing) during these episodes.

Hawthorne Hills

2263 C Street SW

Cedar Rapids, IA  52404

365-1497

Assistance available 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM.

HUD subsidized – low income – low income with families – 62 years of age and older – 30% of adjusted gross income.  Family units (2-3 bedroom) have washer/dryer hook up.  All utilities provided except telephone and cable.

Irving Point Affordable Assisted Living

929 8^th Street SE

Cedar Rapids, IA  52403

294-5007

Assistance available:  Call for details.

Open July 1, 2008.  Call for reservation.  3-story building, 55 person occupancy, 100% handicapped accessible, laundry on each floor, large common room, emergency response, 24-hour on-site supportive services, 2 meal a day nutrition program, individualized service plans, social recreation, medication management, housekeeping, rehab services, personal care assistance.  Sliding fee scale or Elderly Waiver.

Kingston Hill Independent Living

202 12^th Street NW

Cedar Rapids, IA  52405

364-2342

Assistance available:  Call for details.

Handicapped-accessible semi-suites with common cooking area on each floor.  Provides laundry, housekeeping, some transportation, 3 meals a day served family style.  Elevator on premises.  Application required.  $2,025 month rent.  Application fee and monthly rent may be subsidized by Trust based on income/resources.  Short term rental also available.  Contact for more information.

Linwood Apartments

4845 Johnson Avenue NW

Cedar Rapids, IA  52405

396-7785

Assistance available Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to noon and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Call for appointment.  HUD guidelines – low income – 55 years of age and older or totally mobility impaired – 30% of adjusted gross income.  All utilities provided except phone and cable.  Lower income elderly must be 62 years of age or older.

Margaret Bock Housing

1021 3^rd Avenue SE

Cedar Rapids, IA  52403

361-6871

366-2651

Assistance available Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM through 3:00 PM.

Low income single room occupancy (efficiencies).  No cooking, shared baths.  Month to month, all utilities paid. $100 deposit, start at $210 per month.  Subject to change.

Memorial Meadows

1030 Memorial Drive SE

Cedar Rapids, IA  52403

365-8444

Assistance available Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM.

HUD subsidized – low income – 62 years of age or older – 30% of adjusted gross income – all utilities included in rental fee except cable and telephone.  Community Room – Outdoor patio – Central laundry room.

Moundview Manor

2501 Hwy 13

Marion, IA  52302

373-8302

Assistance available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to noon.

62 years of age or older - $23,600 for one person, $27,000 for two persons income independent disabled – all utilities paid except cable and telephone.  Stove and refrigerator furnished – community room – library with computer on internet – central elevator – beautiful building – warm and friendly atmosphere.  HUD subsidized.

North Main Apartments

259 Marion Road South

Central City, IA  52214

(319) 434-6262

Assistance available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Low-income elderly, 62 years of age or older or disabled.  30% of adjusted gross income.  Tenant pays for cable and phone, all others provided (refrigeration and stove) – tenant provides air conditioning.

Oak Hill Manor

1301 15^th Street SE

Cedar Rapids, IA  52401

362-6378

Assistance available Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

HUD subsidized – all utilities included in rental fee – secured entry – elevator – activity center.

Oak Village

101 South 11^th Street

Marion, IA  52302

377-1347

Assistance available Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Seniors 62 years of age or older – HUD subsidized – 30% of adjusted gross income – all utilities included in rental fee, except phone & cable.  Security door system – elevator – community room – disabled under 62 if self-sufficient.

Oak Park Village

1350 15^th Street SE

Cedar Rapids, IA  52401

362-7759

Assistance available Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Families with children – 30% of gross income.  Tenant responsible for all utilities – town house – garbage disposal – patio – storage shed.

Palo Senior Housing

300 Clinton Street

Palo, IA  52324

(319) 434-6262

Assistance available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Subsidized low-income, elderly 62 years of age or older or disabled.  30% of adjusted gross income.  Tenant pays cable, phone and provides air conditioning.  Refrigerator and stove provided.

Project Independence

4002 Sherman Street NE

Cedar Rapids, IA  52402

393-0220

Assistance available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Housing for the disabled.  HUD subsidized – income guidelines.  19 units.  1 & 2 bed apartments.

Scott Meadows

5960 East Kacena Avenue

Marion, IA  52302

373-7766

Assistance available Monday through Friday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Low-income seniors 55 years of age, accept leased housing – computers on site to internet, library, community room.

Trinity Point

Bison Court

Marion, IA  52302

373-8302

Assistance available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

To open July 2008.  HUD building for low-income seniors.  40 apartments.

Village Place at Marion

345 Marion Blvd

Marion, IA  52302

377-6958

Assistance available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Senior independent housing – continental breakfast 6 days per week – lunch and supper Monday through Friday – bus service to market – once a week outings – transportation to appointments – 7 floor plans.  Rent includes heat, water, cable and housekeeping bi-weekly – six meal programs from which to choose.

Westover Manor

205 40^th Street Drive SE

Cedar Rapids, IA  52403

363-3086

Assistance available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Seniors 62 years of age or older – HUD subsidized – 30% of adjusted gross income – all utilities included in rental fee.  Handicapped accessible units available to any age.  Have exercise room, library and community room, and laundry room.  Allow pets under 25 pounds.

BABY ITEMS

Aid to Women

701 Center Point Road NE

Cedar Rapids, IA  52402

364-8967

Assistance available Monday and Thursday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM; Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Free used clothes for pregnant women and babies, infants and children to size 7.  Free pregnancy testing and counseling.  To receive free clothing, you must attend classes.  Information about prenatal health and living skills available.

Birthright, Inc.

375 Collins Road NE, Suite 107

Cedar Rapids, IA  52402

393-3251

Assistance available Monday and Tuesday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM; Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Thursday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM; and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Maternity closet and layettes for newborn infants for those women who had their pregnancy testing done at Birthright.  Other assistance may be provided to newborns during times of extreme need.  Free pregnancy testing – no appointment necessary.

Helping Hands Storeroom

First Presbyterian Church

802 12^th Street

Marion, IA  52302

377-7309

Assistance available Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

Baby layettes and baby clothes. Must be referred for service. Call for additional information.  Pastor, school nurse, social worker, food bank, etc.

Olivet Clothes Closet

230 10^th Street NW

Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

364-7946

Assistance available Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM; and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Layette program offers free layettes for low-income parents.

Wee Care Shop at Cedar Christian Church

512 3^rd Avenue SW

Cedar Rapids, IA  52404

364-8909

Assistance available by referral from Young Parents Network.

Provides necessary baby items for teen parents. Will serve only those with a referral from Young Parents Network.

CLOTHING & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

Aid to Women Free Clothes Closet

701 Center Point Road NE

Cedar Rapids, IA  52402

364-8967

Assistance available Monday and Thursday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM; Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Free used clothing for adults and children.  Must be attending Aid to Women classes to receive free clothing.  “Treasures,” a second hand store, is located behind the office building (see entry below).

American Red Cross Emergency Services

6300 Rockwell Drive NE

Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

393-3500

Assistance available 24 hours a day for victims of fire and natural disasters.

Clothing & household items for victims of fire and natural disasters based on damage assessment.

Community Clothes Closet

312 17^th Street NE

Cedar Rapids, IA  52402

329-0940 OR

521-0908

Assistance available Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Clothing available for men, women and children.  Sometimes available – shoes, hats, purses, etc.

Cornerstone Clothes Hanger

162 Jacolyn Drive

Cedar Rapids, IA  52405

396-6361

Assistance available on 2^nd and 4^th Wednesday of the month from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM or by appointment.

A year-round clothes closet.

First Presbyterian Church Thrift Shop

310 5^th Street SE

Cedar Rapids, IA  52401

364-6148

OR

364-0420

Assistance available Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Clothing & household items at a minimal cost.

Goodwill Industries of the Heartland

§          West Store

2000 Scotty Drive SW

        Cedar Rapids, IA  52404

§          East Store

5520 Council Street NE

Cedar Rapids, IA  52402

§          Marion

3202 7^th Avenue

Marion, IA  52302

654-9585 (West)

378-0393 (East)

373-0480

Assistance available Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM; Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM; and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

A variety of used clothing & household items at reasonable prices.

Harambee House

404 17^th Street SE

Cedar Rapids, IA  52403

366-1408

Assistance available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Free used clothing for adults and children.

Helping Hands Storeroom

First Presbyterian Church

802 12^th Street

Marion, IA  52302

377-7309

Assistance available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

Free used clothing & small household items available by referral only.  Pastor, school nurse, social worker, food bank.

Madge Phillips Center

318 5^th Street SE

Cedar Rapids, IA  52401

366-7999

Assistance available to women and children Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Clothing for low-income and/or homeless women and children.

Mission of Hope

1537 1^st Avenue SE

Cedar Rapids, IA  52403

362-5559

Assistance available Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and Friday and Saturday from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Clothes for all ages on emergency basis, occasional household items/blankets.

New Life Church of God in Christ Clothes Closet

1328 K Street SW

Cedar Rapids, IA  52404

294-8510

Assistance available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Provides free clothes to those in need.

Olivet Clothes Closet

230 10^th Street NW

Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

364-7946

Assistance available Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 11:30 PM.

Free clothing outlet for those in need.  Household items also available at no, or minimal, cost.  Lamps, dishes, sheets.

St. Vincent de Paul

928 7^th Street SE

Cedar Rapids, IA  52403

365-5091

Assistance available Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

A variety of used clothing & household items at reasonable prices.  Vouchers are sometimes available for free household items, apply in person.

Southeast Linn Community Clothing Closet

108 South Washington Street

Lisbon, IA  52253

455-2844

Assistance available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM or by appointment.

Clothing for all ages and male and female.

Taylor Family Resource Center

Taylor Elementary School

720 7^th Avenue SW

Cedar Rapids, IA  52404

558-2084

Assistance available usually the fourth Friday and Saturday of the month; 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Fridays and 10:00 AM to noon on Saturdays.

A variety of used clothing (all sizes) available at no cost to families in need.  Seasonal donations accepted.  Located in the east gym of Taylor School.

The Human Touch

Harambee House

404 17^th Street SE

Cedar Rapids, IA  52403

366-1408 or 1-866-486-2682

Assistance available by calling The Human Touch.

Operation Restoration for Hurricane Katrina survivors who have relocated to the Cedar Rapids area.

The Salvation Army Thrift Stores

§          717 3^rd Avenue SE

Cedar Rapids, IA  52403

§          45 16^th Avenue SW

Cedar Rapids, IA  52404

§          2504 7^th Avenue

Marion, IA  52303

365-9333 (SE)

365-4411

(SW)

373-3373

(Marion)

Assistance available:

§          SE Location: Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

§          SW Location: Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

§          Marion Location: Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Friday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM; Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

A variety of used clothing & household items at reasonable prices.