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Buchanan County's Operation Threshold serves the cities of Fairbank, Hazelton, Stanley, Aurora, Lamont, Winthrop, Independence, Jesup, Rowley, Brandon, and Quasqueton. The Buchanan County Outreach office is located at 1707 First Street in Independence, Iowa. Programs differ slightly from those offered in Black Hawk and Grundy Counties. Please find below an overview of programs offered in Buchanan. For questions about any of the following programs or to find out if you qualify, call (319) 334-6081 for more information.
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Women,
Children, and Infants Nutrition Program (WIC) WIC provides specific foods to help meet the nutritional needs of pregnant and nursing women, infants and children up to age five. |
Low
Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) LIHEAP supplements the high cost of winter heating for low-income households and also provides emergency furnace repair or replacement for qualifying home owners. |
Nest Programs The Nest programs help low-income pregnant and new mothers have healthier pregnancies and healthier babies through education, prenatal care, and positive parenting. The Nest programs provide items such as diapers, wipes, and baby formula. |
Crisis Assistance On a limited basis, Operation Threshold provides financial assistance to households facing crisis situations such as utility disconnection or refusal to deliver fuel. |
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Housing & Fair Lending Counseling or PROUD Homeownership Initiative The Housing & Fair Lending Counseling program provides education for the homebuyer. Both pre- and post- purchase counseling classes are available on a monthly basis. |
Homes that are weatherized use less energy to heat and cool. In addition to making homes more energy- efficient, the Weatherization team also replaces furnaces as needed and conducts a complete safety inspection of appliances. |
Family Development Self-Sufficiency (FaDSS) FaDSS is a state wide strength based self-sufficiency program which emphasizes employment and education and provides intensive one-on-one support, home visits, individual assessments, goal setting, advocacy, and referrals. |
Affordable
Housing Operation Threshold believes safe and affordable housing is vital to achieving self-sufficiency and stability. Operation Threshold owns affordable rental properties in Black Hawk and Buchanan Counties. |
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Operation Santa Clause Operation Santa Clause provides toys to qualifying families. Families are able to choose age appropriateness toys for their children. Donations of new and gently used toys are greatly appreciated! |
Share the Warmth Share the Warmth is a winter coat distribution program. New and gently used coats are collected and distributed to children and adults in need. Donations of children's coats are particularly appreciated! |
School Supplies Prior to the start of the academic year, school supplies are collected and distributed to qualifying families. This project is in conjunction with the Salvation Army. A list of supplies can be found here. |
Garage Sale Operation Threshold holds and annual Fall garage sale of donated items. Proceeds from the garage sale are used to purchase toys for Operation Santa Clause. |
Donations
To donate items, please call Operation Threshold or drop off items during business hours. Checks and money orders (please do not mail cash) can be sent to Operation Threshold - Buchanan, 1707 First Street E. -3 Independence, IA 50644. Please also consider donating your time; we are always looking for volunteers!
Operation Threshold is a 501(c)3 tax exempt
nonprofit. Your donations to the agency are tax deductible.
To download the Buchanan Outreach brochure, click here.
If you live outside this three county region, click here to locate an Iowa community action agency near you.
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Black Hawk County Central Office |
Buchanan County Office | Grundy County Office |
| 300 West Third St · Waterloo, IA 50701· (319) 291-2065 |
1707 First St E-3 · Independence, IA 50644 · (319) 334-6081 |
1606 G Ave · Grundy Center, IA 50638 · (319) 824-3460 |
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