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Financial Resources & Support

Multicultural Development Center of Iowa

Multicultural Development Center of Iowa (MDC Iowa) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides financial literacy workshops, business training, credit builder loans, and micro-loans to individuals in Johnson County.

1927 Keokuk Street, Iowa City

319-333-0600

General Assistance

Financial assistance for rent, utilities, prescriptions, and funeral expenses.

855 S. Dubuque St., Suite 202B, Iowa City

319-356-6090

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP)

Energy assistance/weatherization, Head Start, and housing options.

367 Southgate Ave., Iowa City

319-337-5765

Iowa City Housing Authority

Rental assistance, vouchers, and affordable housing services

410 E. Washington St., Iowa City

319-356-5400

Section 8 Housing Vouchers:

Iowa Works of Iowa City

Work permits, job placement assistance, unemployment insurance, and other labor services.

1700 S. 1st Ave., Suite 11B Eastdale Plaza, Iowa City

319-351-1035

Johnson County Department of Human Services

Food and child care assistance, Medicaid, Family Investment Program.

855 S. Dubuque St., Suite 102, Iowa City

319-356-6050

Lumen Technologies (formerly CenturyLink)

Support and discounts for qualifying low-income telephone and internet customers.

319-351-2242

Salvation Army

Provides services and referrals to help families improve financial self-efficacy

1116 Gilbert Ct., Iowa City

319-337-3725

University of Iowa Employee Assistance Program

Faculty, staff and their families only

121 University Services Building, Suite 50, Iowa City

319-335-2085

Veterans Affairs (Johnson County)

Services and benefit referrals for veterans.

855 S. Dubuque St., Suite 109C, Iowa City

319-356-6049

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