There's still time to take our survey!
| If you haven't taken our survey yet, there is still time! Text START to (515) 512-5033 to begin a quick, 2-3 minute survey. You'll receive follow-up questions that ask for your opinions about housing in our area. Your answers will help create Housing Tomorrow, Central Iowa's first regional plan for housing.
Responses from this survey will help us identify what issues are the most important as we move forward with the plan. Give it a try and help improve housing in your community!
The Polk County Housing Trust Fund would like to thank Polk County, Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, and United Way of Central Iowa for their generous support of Housing Tomorrow. |
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Construction of Valley Station Nears Completion New affordable apartment project offers 52 units to house seniors 55+ |
With exterior finishes nearing completion, Valley Station, a new 52-unit independent senior living project by Community Housing Initiatives, Inc., is already drawing substantial interest from those travelling along 63rd Street in West Des Moines.
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Fall Bus Tour Highlights Viva East Bank! Showcasing efforts to revitalize the east side |
For its ninth bus tour, Polk County Housing Trust Fund joined with Viva East Bank to present a look at housing on the east side of Des Moines. A full bus of over 50 riders learned about VEB's efforts to improve quality of life in three neighborhoods on the east side of Des Moines: Capitol Park, MLK Jr. Park, and Capitol East. Read more to find out how some of our riders are already making a positive impact on the East Bank community!
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Spotlight on Bank of America PCHTF thanks donors for their support |
Welcome to a new monthly feature designed to shine a light on the funders who are helping make a brighter future for affordable housing in central Iowa. First up - Bank of America. For eight years Bank of America has provided corporate donations totaling $167,000 in total grant funding to help low-income households obtain and retain affordable housing units.
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Elisabeth Buck Has the Floor From campus to community - making an impact |
Funny how this one line within an impressive, lengthy bio jumped off the page: Student body president of Iowa State University. What kind of career does someone of that caliber choose later in life - after serving two Iowa governors as deputy chief of staff and Director of Iowa Workforce Development?
As it turns out, chief community impact officer for United Way of Central Iowa.
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