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Central Iowa Shelter in Des Moines, IA

  • Central Iowa Shelter
  • 1420 MULBERRY ST, Des Moines, IA 50309
  • (515) 284-5719

Features

  • Rent: Call for Rents
  • Baths: -
  • Beds: Floorplan Info Upon Request
  • SqFt: -

Amenities

  • Community Garden
  • Meal Services
  • Laundry Facility
  • Community Kitchen

Income Qualification

AMI* 1 person 2 person 3 person 4 person 5 person 6 person 7 person 8 person
30% AMI for PBRA Units $21,950 / year $25,050 / year $28,200 / year $31,300 / year $35,140 / year $40,280 / year $45,420 / year $50,560 / year
50% AMI for LIHTC Units $36,550 / year $41,750 / year $46,950 / year $52,150 / year $56,350 / year $60,500 / year $64,700 / year $68,850 / year
50% AMI for PBRA Units $36,550 / year $41,750 / year $46,950 / year $52,150 / year $56,350 / year $60,500 / year $64,700 / year $68,850 / year
80% AMI for PBRA Units $58,450 / year $66,800 / year $75,150 / year $83,450 / year $90,150 / year $96,850 / year $103,500 / year $110,200 / year

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.

About

Since 1992, Central Iowa Shelter & Services’ mission is to provide low-barrier shelter, meals and support services at no cost to adults experiencing homelessness and to facilitate their move toward self-sufficiency. Approximately 2,000 women and men experiencing homelessness have received emergency shelter and supportive services to help them move beyond homelessness each year. 

In September 2012, CISS opened its new facility. The facility grew from being 8,000 square feet and 96 beds to 207 beds and 42,000 square feet. It is equipped to provide expanded emergency shelter (150 beds); expanded transitional housing for Veterans (19 rooms); and Section 8 Project-Based Voucher efficiency apartments (38 rooms). Along with expanded housing capacity, CISS also provides an on-site health clinic, food pantry, clothing closet, classrooms, and a 30-foot growing dome.

All guests and residents are provided evening and breakfast meals; access to shower and laundry facilities, a weekly medical clinic, and group counseling; as well as individualized case management, life skills instruction, and referrals to other community services/benefits. 

Programming continues to evolve to meet emerging homeless and community needs. 

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