Anawim Housing Foundation
Monthly E-Newsletter | April 2019
Join us ONE WEEK FROM TODAY
You don't want to miss this lovely and very special event we have planned! We invite you to come and learn about the Anawim Housing Women Empowering Families group and how you can become more involved. Hear inspiring stories and help us collect items to create sweet Mother's Day gift bags for our many Anawim mothers

When: Tuesday, May 7th
Where: The River Center | 340 SW 3rd St. Des Moines

For a list of suggested donation items and to RSVP , click READ MORE!
URBANDALE CITY COUNCIL REJECTS THE BUILDING OF THE MERLE HAY APARTMENTS
The sun has officially set on the chance for a new 43 unit affordable housing project to be built in the city of Urbandale. The proposed Merle Hay Apartments were geared towards families with an annual income of $50,000 or less and was awarded $7.5 million in federal tax credits -- which will now simply go unused and disappear. The proposed location was a large, unused parking lot at Merle Hay Mall, and the project would have brought the total number of affordable housing developments in the city to two, which is the least in Greater Des Moines. For a city with more than 43,000 residents, it's a sad reality that the one and only affordable housing project it has is one that was built back in 1996.

While this is a huge loss for The City of Urbandale and Polk County, we are very proud of the wide-spread support we have received, and action that has been taken to speak to City Council members directly on this matter. The fight for affordable housing and speaking for those who need a voice continues and is needed more than ever.

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SAVE THE DATE: SPRING HOME TOUR
Mark your calendars for our Spring Home Tour on May 22nd! This is a wonderful way to see first-hand the work Anawim is doing in our community and tour some of our properties.

When: May 22nd | 11:30am - 1:00pm
Where: The Anawim Housing office

RSVP by clicking READ MORE
THE MEN'S BREAKFAST
Thank you to all who attended last week's Men's Breakfast! A special thank you to George Milligan, Anawim Operating Board Chair, who spoke and introduced our guest of honor, Randy. Randy shared his incredible story of coming to Anawim after being homeless and how having a door to a place all his own, and his support team, has empowered him in so many ways. Breakfast was held at The Cub Club at Principal Park.

Click READ MORE to view photos on our Facebook page and "like" us!
NEW ANAWIM VIDEO - Inspiring life stories of those we serve
Be introduced to two unique and inspiring stories from Anawim Housing program tenants. You'll meet Mona, as she shares of her journey to Anawim Housing with her six children. Randy shares his story from homelessness to housing and the dramatic impact having a door to an apartment all his own has made in his life.

Our motto here at Anawim is simple.. Home is Everything.

To watch, click READ MORE
CW IOWA LIVE SHOW
Last week, Cynthia Latcham, Anawim Housing's Director of Programs and Services, joined CW Iowa Live hosts Lou and Jackie on their morning show to share about the fantastic work being done through Anawim Housing Programs. Our programs help individuals and families coming from homelessness find housing and begin to live out their unique versions of a happy, healthy life.

Watch the morning show appearance by clicking READ MORE and visit our new Programs page on the Anawim website!
SPRING NEWSLETTER 2019
The Anawim Housing Spring Newsletter is now available! Inside you will find:

  • Anawim celebrates the 10th Anniversary of 9 Homes In 9 Days
  • Read Virmona's Story: A mother of six, who came to Anawim in 2015 and was accepted into our Permanent Supportive Housing Program
  • See all the ways to Get Involved! Sign up for one of our many spring events, donate items, supply a meal or volunteer
  • Grant Announcements 
  • Home is Everything Podcast

To request a hard copy, please contact Kate at: [email protected]

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WE'RE HIRING! HOUSING MANAGER
Anawim Housing is looking to grow our team! We have an immediate opening for a Housing Manager.

For full job description and to Apply, click READ MORE
Anawim Housing develops stable homes and strengthens communities