Flood Relief

 Thank you to everyone who has supported us during our flood recovery efforts!  During the past weeks, volunteers have donated over 2,300 hours to help clean out affected homes in the area. Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity has received over $20,000 in monetary donations. In addition, we have received many donations of food, water and supplies for our staff and volunteers. We truly appreciate everyone’s hard work, time, donations, and encouragement!    We are winding down our hands on efforts and are now implementing a Flood Recovery Grant Program. 

 Flood Grant Program

The focus of this program is to enable those most in need, who suffered form the recent floods in Johnson, Iowa and Cedar counties to access grant funds for reconstruction of utilities, mechanical equipment (not appliances), or winterization items on affected homes.  The program is open to those who own their home, and who intend to move back into their home after it is repaired. Approved applicants will receive grants of no less than $500 and no more than $3000.

•  Priority will be given to families whose income is equal to or less than 50% of the median income according to HUD guidelines. After families who qualify in this income category are assisted, consideration will then be given to families over 50% median income.  

•  Families must submit a complete application and additional required documentation to be considered.

•   Grants may be used for the reconstruction of any utility or mechanical equipment (not appliances), winterization items or reimbursement of such expenses with submittal of receipts. 

•  Families must apply by September 30, 2008.

•  Grant awards will be made on or before October 15, 2008

 If you are interested in receiving a Flood Recovery Grant please print out this application and fill in the information.  Applications and supporting documentation can be mailed or dropped off at our office, located at:

Iowa City, IA 52240

Our office hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

 If you have additional question please give us a call at 319-337-8949

NEW MISSION:

Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity is fully committed to flood relief efforts in Cedar, Iowa and Johnson Counties.  To fulfill this end, IVHFH will shift focus from new home construction to ensuring existing housing is ‘safe, decent, affordable.’

Our dedicated staff is enthusiastic to clean out—or ‘muck’—homes in the Iowa City area.  However, all the mud, mold and mess can take months to repair.  In terms of supplies, resources and staffing, Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity will be extremely stretched throughout the duration of the recovery phase.  Despite our finite ability, your support—both voluntarily and financially—is critical to our efforts.   In order to have a successful impact in our community’s crisis, will you consider donating the following items?

Money

Check here frequently for all the latest Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity Flood Information.  This website will be updated as new information becomes available. 

~ For furniture donations, please call (319) 338-5687

~ At this time, no existing Habitat home has been threatened by the flood

Phone Numbers:

Habitat for Humanity Flood Hotline (319) 354-3527

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - 1 (800) 621-FEMA

Small Business Association (SBA) - (800) 659-2955 or click here for the website 

American Red Cross - (319) 337-2119