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Black Hawk County general assistance program emphasizes quick, coordinated help for residents in crisis
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Black Hawk County’s General Assistance Program said short-term, pooled assistance helped more than 2,400 families last year and that the county works with local nonprofits to connect residents to rent, utility and crisis services.
An agency official with the Black Hawk County General Assistance Program said the initiative aims to remove barriers to short-term help for people in crisis. “When someone is facing a crisis, a little help goes a long way,” the official said. The program coordinates with local nonprofits and community partners to connect residents to services beyond cash assistance.
County staff said the program provides gap-filling payments for rent and utilities and helps connect households to longer-term programs and services. “Over 2,400 families and individuals received support last year,” the official said, citing rent and utility aid, crisis support, funeral assistance and substance-abuse services. The official concluded by directing interested residents to contact one of the partner organizations or the General Assistance Program for application details.
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