Resources Shelby County General Assistance
Provides assistance to residents of Shelby County who are poor or needy and is administered within the scope of monies appropriated. Understood to be "the payer of last resort" when all other means of assistance have been exhausted, it is not an ongoing support. Assistance may be provided for utilities, cremation, prescription medication, emergency dental extraction, or rent; no deposits. An application must be completed; those applications are available at the Community Services office. All recipients of general assistance shall agree to reimburse the County for assistance received. Every applicant denied assistance is informed in writing of the right to appeal such decision to the Board of Supervisors.
Contact Information
719 Market Street
Harlan, IA 51537
Harlan, IA 51537
844-934-4222 x 9
Map to Shelby County General Assistance
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Child and Family Resource Network
Every family needs support.
300 W Broadway
Ste 9
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Ste 9
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
712-355-2615
Counties: Montgomery, Pottawattamie
West Central Community Action Montgomery County Outreach
Emergency food assistance, weatherization, Clothing Room, LIHEAP, utility assistance, WIC, Head Start, Senior Aide Employment and child care referrals.
1109 Highland Ave.
Red Oak, IA 51566
Red Oak, IA 51566
712-623-2339
Counties: Montgomery
Open Door Mission’s Lydia House
Open Door Mission's Lydia House Overflow Shelter provides emergency services for single women and single mothers in need of immediate assistance: food, shelter, clothing and other basic needs.
2809 N 20th St. East
Omaha, NE 68110
Omaha, NE 68110
402-829-1545
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