Financial
IMPACT Community Action
Addresses the needs of low income and disadvantaged residents of Jasper County. Includes: homeless prevention, low income home energy assistance, food vouchers, emergency crisis intervention, emergency rent and utility assistance, low cost weatherization, senior living program, and legal aid.
115 N 2nd Ave. E, Suite A
Newton, IA 50208
Phone: 641-791-2609
Website: http://iowacommunityaction.org
Fax: 641-792-3512
United Way of Jasper County
Provides financial assistance to a variety of health and human service programs assisting Jasper County citizens.
312 1st Ave. W
Newton, IA 50208
Phone: 641-792-1684
Website: https://www.unitedwayofjaspercounty.org
Fax: 641-792-0169
General
Department of Human Services (DHS)
Provides assistance with child care, nursing facilities and waiver programs. Determines eligibility for programs includes food assistance, family investment, and Medicaid for families, children, elderly and disabled individuals.
115 N 2nd Ave. E, Suite H
Newton, IA 50208
Phone: 641-792-1955
Website: https://dhs.iowa.gov
Fax: 641-792-5830
IMPACT Community Action Partnership
Formerly Red Rock Area Community Action Program—RRACAP)
Provides utility assistance, home maintenance and transportation services for low income families. Also personal pantry that allows clients to access basic hygiene and cleaning supplies every 30 days.
Hours: Mon.–Fri. 8:30am–4:30pm
115 N 2nd Ave. E
Newton, IA 50208
Phone: 641-791-2609
Website:http://www.impactcap.org
Fax: 641-787-1302
Care for Yourself
Provides free mammograms, pap tests, breast and cervical diagnostic testing, and one yearly office visit to women ages 40 to 64 who are uninsured or underinsured or women who have breast cancer symptoms.
Phone: 515-286-2095
Jasper County Community Services—General Assistance
Serves low income residents of Jasper County. Includes: interim assistance for individuals applying for Social Security Disability, crisis funds to avoid utility disconnect or eviction, and a one-time fill for certain medications.
115 N 2nd Ave. E
Newton, IA 50208
Phone: 641-791-2609
Website: http://www.co.jasper.ia.us
Fax: 641-787-1302
Mid-Iowa Community Action, Inc. (MICA)
MICA’s foundational programs include: Early Head Start; Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Maternal and Child Health; Weatherization; Energy Assistance, and Family Development.
1001 S 18th Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
Phone: 641-752-7162
Website: https://www.micaonline.org
Fax: 641-752-9724
Salvation Army
Provides emergency assistance with rent and utilities for low-income residents of Jasper County who have received utility disconnects or rental evictions. It also offers emergency overnight accommodations, prescriptions, food, clothing and household assistance.
301 N 2nd Ave E
Newton, IA 50208
Phone: 641-792-6131
Fax: 641-792-5427
United Way’s 221 Service
Helpline that connects anyone with local support and resources. This is a free and confidential service, available 24/7.
Phone: 211
Website: https://www.211iowa.org
Text Zip code to 898211