The Clearinghouse is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Call 319.266.1264.

At the Clearinghouse, our volunteers:

1. Receive phone calls. Volunteers answer requests for help from clients.

2. Assess the need. Volunteers or staff conduct an intake to examine the nature, extent, and legitimacy of the client's need.

3. Provide help. After the client's need is analyzed and verified, the need is referred to the most appropriate Love INC partner church, church volunteer, agency, and/or faith-based organization to provide resources, programs, or services that address the need(s).

4. Follow up. Clearinghouse volunteers follow up with the client and the volunteer or ministry that provided the assistance. We also offer visits from a pastor or church volunteer.

Love INC does not distribute cash, but we can connect people with the following services at our Clearinghouse:

Baby Essentials: baby needs for newborns to 24 months

Bus Passes and Gas Cards: Primarily reserved for employment opportunities, doctor/hospital appointments or social service appointments

Finances: Provided to those who have a financial need that is at or around $200. If approved, Love INC partner churches can help with $100 toward that financial need once per year.

Food Boxes/Essentials: supplemental food which helps households to stretch their food budgets from month-to-month. Can also include essentials such as shampoo, deodorant, soap, toilet paper, laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, etc.

Furniture/Appliances: household furniture and appliances

Home Repair: minor home repair that does not require city permits or a licensed contractor

In-Home Support: light housekeeping and organizing

Kitchen Essentials: pot, pan, dishes, silverware, etc.

Lawn Care/Snow Removal: light lawn care and snow removal provided to those who qualify

Medical Supplies

Moving Assistance

Shoes: shoes required for a job

Transportation: for verified medical appointments or social service appointments