EHP provides shelter, showers, telephone, and referrals to appropriate agencies. Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity. The Iowa Valley affiliate of this international housing ministry started its chapter in 1994. Low-income families are selected to work with Habitat in the construction of a new home for the family. Habitat for Humanity receives gifts, volunteer time, and no-interest loans to build or renovate simple, decent homes for people who are inadequately sheltered.
Construction is a cooperative venture between volunteers and homebuyers.
The house payments are then recycled to build more houses. Hawkeye Area Community Action Program. Hillcrest Family Services. Hillcrest serves adults with histories of psychiatric or emotional problems that prevent them from living independently. This private, nonprofit agency teaches daily living skills to adults with developmental disabilities to greatly enhance their ability to participate independently in the community.