Black Hawk County general assistance program emphasizes quick, coordinated help for residents in crisis
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.
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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.
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