Community Resources

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Bilingual Services

American Red Cross Serving Omaha, Council Bluffs & SW Iowa

American Red Cross

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. 

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International Council for Refugees and Immigrants

International Council for Refugees and Immigrants

The International Council for Refugees and Immigrants (ICRI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting vulnerable and underserved refugee and immigrant populations. Its mission is to provide immediate, culturally and linguistically appropriate, client-centered services and advocacy.

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Iowa Office of Civil Rights

Iowa Office of Civil Rights

The Iowa Office of Civil Rights provides impartial, efficient and fact-driven investigative analysis of discrimination complaints filed in Iowa and enforces the Iowa Civil Rights Act of 1965.

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Iowa Office of Consumer Affairs

Iowa Office of Consumer Affairs

Mental health and resource referrals by peer and family support specialists. Weekdays 8:30am - 4:30pm

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Iowa Office of Ombudsman

Iowa Office of Ombudsman

The Office of Ombudsman serves as an independent and impartial agency to which citizens can air their grievances about government.

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Iowa Western Small Business Development Center

Iowa Western Small Business Development Center

Iowa Western Small Business Development Center offers personalized, confidential, and no-cost business counseling to small business owners and entrepreneurs in Southwest Iowa.

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Omaha Council Bluffs Bridges Out of Poverty

Omaha Bridges logo

Together, our goal is to help individuals and families realize their dreams and create a new story, and a compelling future. We empower under-resourced families to change their lives by discovering and overcoming barriers to success.

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Pottawattamie County General Assistance

Pottawattamie County Homeless Link

Provides assistance for current month's rent, deposit for rent; utilities, medication, and burial costs. To be an agency of last resort.

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Project Everlast Council

Project Everlast

assistance and support to young people residing in Pottawattamie County age 16 - 25 who are not successfully connected to education or employment.

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Youth Emergency Services

Youth Emergency Services

Youth Emergency Services is committed to the rights and holistic needs of youth and young adults who face housing insecurity within our community. 

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