United Way report highlights the wider financial struggles facing 1 in 3 Iowa households
According to United Way, 36% of Iowa households lack the income to afford a basic survival budget.
Arie True-Funk
May 24, 20232 min read
Alyssa Adcock named 2023 student design challenge winner
In its 10th year, the Can I Be Your Neighbor Student Design Challenge, presented by ASK Studio, invites area high school students to...
PCHTF
May 8, 20234 min read
Here's the data on Central Iowa's racial and ethnic homeownership gaps
Race and ethnic disparities remain a prevalent factor in Central Iowa.
Arie True-Funk
May 4, 20231 min read
PCHTF announces next $893,750 in American Rescue Plan Act Funds for affordable housing
We are announcing 2 projects that will receive a combined $893,750 from American Rescue Plan Act funds allocated to us by Polk County.
PCHTF
May 4, 20233 min read
Toby O'Berry to serve as next executive director of the Polk County Housing Trust Fund
Toby O’Berry has been selected to lead the Polk County Housing Trust Fund as its new Executive Director.
PCHTF
May 1, 20231 min read
New research highlights continued need for housing progress
Let's talk about one way the Polk County Housing Trust Fund estimates the region's need for affordable housing.
PCHTF
Apr 12, 20232 min read
Celebrate Fair Housing Month with history
We're joining others to celebrate April as Fair Housing Month.
PCHTF
Apr 4, 20232 min read
Better housing = better lives and communities
Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity has over 35 years of experience addressing the lack of decent and affordable housing for qualified l
PCHTF
Apr 4, 20232 min read