HOME, Inc.

04/08/2025

This month's Homebuyer Education class is on Saturday April 26th! Come learn about what it takes to become a homeowner! Lunch will be provided. Register for class here: https://bit.ly/HomebuyerEdDSM

Brought to you in partnership with Bankers Trust Company

04/02/2025

Spring has sprung, construction is well underway, Hunt for Housing was a huge success, and we have many ways for you to get involved with HOME, Inc. this year! We are off to an incredible start to 2025 and plan to keep the momentum going! We hope you'll be a part of it! Read this quarter's issue to learn more!

https://issuu.com/homeincdsm/docs/our_neighborhood_newsletter_-_march_2025

03/27/2025

$69,246 raised for affordable housing at Hunt for Housing last night!! This incredible achievement not only highlights our commitment to create safe, stable, affordable housing opportunities for all, but it also reflects the power of community coming together for a cause we all care about!

We had such a great time last night and want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your incredible support! To everyone who bought tickets, donated, bought a raffle ticket, spun our prize wheel, attended Hunt for Housing, or a combination of these things -- Thank you so much! Your support will make a significant impact in greater Des Moines! Let's continue this momentum and work towards a future where everyone has a place to call home!

Finally we want to give another huge thank you to all of our sponsors for their partnership and support as we work together to address affordable housing in Des Moines! We are better together and we deeply appreciate the commitment these organizations show for our mission!

Central Bank Conlin Properties KRM Development, LLC VisionBank Bankers Trust Company Creative Planning Gilcrest/Jewett Lumber Company Hildreth Construction Services Iowa State Bank Luana Savings Bank McAninch Corporation Nebraska Furniture Mart Neighborhood Finance Corporation - NFC Polk County Housing Trust Fund AARP Iowa Holmes Murphy Kading Properties Redfox Inspections Concepts Cares Foundation T&L Properties, LLC Pearson's Dirtwork & Trucking Inc.

03/25/2025

We are thick in the weeds prepping for Hunt for Housing tomorrow, but at least they're colorful 🎈🎉 We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow!

If you aren't able to attend but would like to support us and our mission - raffle tickets are on sale until tomorrow at 7:30pm!
https://givebutter.com/c/HuntforHousing2025/auction

03/22/2025

It's Our Final Raffle Reveal! Spend $10 for the chance to win hundreds of dollars worth of prizes!

All of the Raffle Tickets are available for purchase until 3/26 7:30 PM.
(You do not need to attend Hunt for Housing to win.)

This basket includes three top shelf Tequilas straight from Mexico! A bottle of Herradura Ultra Añejos, a bottle of Maestro Dobel Diamante, and a bottle of Casa Noble Reposado

https://givebutter.com/c/HuntforHousing2025/auction

03/21/2025

Learn more about our incredible Executive Director Carrie Woerdeman! Her leadership and vision for HOME, Inc. has been a true testament to excellence in action, and we are proud to have her at the helm.

Meet Carrie Woerdeman, the new president of Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW Iowa) and the executive director of HOME, Inc.

We sat down with her to learn about her experience in property management and her new journey into the nonprofit sector. https://www.businessrecord.com/a-closer-look-carrie-woerdeman/

03/20/2025

Raffle tickets are on sale now! Pay $10 for your chance to win some amazing prizes while also supporting our mission and work to create affordable housing opportunities and help people overcome the barriers to housing stability! (You do not need to be present to win.)

We have art, memberships, tickets, giftcards, rare bourbons, and more! We also have one final rare raffle basket that will be revealed closer to the event! Click the link to learn more!

https://givebutter.com/c/HuntforHousing2025/auction

03/17/2025

Hunt for Housing is next week! Come support stable, affordable housing in Des Moines and join us for an unforgettable experience as we welcome the talented live painter Suzanna of Suz Live Paints to Hunt for Housing!

Come watch as she creates a stunning masterpiece right before your eyes. Engage with Suzanna, learn about her creative process, and witness the magic of art coming to life in real time. A live auction for the painting will be held at 7pm. Whether you're an art enthusiast or simply looking for something unique, this is an experience you won't want to miss!

https://givebutter.com/c/HuntforHousing2025

03/07/2025

There's still time to get your tickets! Come be a part of the fun and support your local housing nonprofit! https://givebutter.com/c/HuntforHousing2025

02/28/2025

Always a great day when we get together with Team IRG! Today we had the pleasure of sitting down with them and sharing more about our programs and how we can continue to partner to provide more support and resources about housing to Des Moines!

02/26/2025

We're looking for volunteers to come help us with some tabling events in March and April! If you would like to come learn more about HOME, Inc. while getting to connect with your community please sign up and our volunteer coordinator will reach out to you! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/VolunteerWithHOMEInc

02/25/2025

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or just looking to build on your knowledge, our free Homebuyer Education classes will guide you through every step of the home-buying process! Register for our March classes here: https://bit.ly/HomebuyerEdDSM

02/24/2025

We are thrilled to announce that another family is moving into a home we’ve built! It brings us so much joy to work with our clients and ensure they are set up for success both now and in the future.

In this particular project, we worked hard to adapt our blueprints to make the home ADA accessible, incorporating features such as a ramp and wider doorways to guarantee wheelchair access. It has been such a rewarding experience to integrate our clients’ needs into this design. Thank you for trusting us to build not just a house, but a home where you can truly thrive. Here’s to new beginnings! 🏡

Grateful for our community partners Neighborhood Finance Corporation - NFC, Polk County Housing Trust Fund, & City of Des Moines who helped with the financing for our new homeowners!

02/17/2025

Our community partner Neighborhood Finance Corporation - NFC is putting on their Journey to Homeownership class this Wednesday here at the HOME, Inc. Office! Sign up today!

02/10/2025

We had a great time teaching Homebuyer Education at the last week! If you are interested in learning about the process of buying a home, come join our free monthly class every Tuesday night from 5:30pm-7:30pm! Register here: https://bit.ly/HomebuyerEdDSM

02/06/2025

We're proud be one of the community partners chosen to receive funding and support from the Chrysalis Foundation in 2025! Together we will have a greater impact in lives of women and girls in our community through access to affordable housing opportunities as well as housing education and counseling! When individuals and families have access to safe, stable homes, they are able to be more successful in all aspects of life, including education, employment, health, and overall well-being. Stable housing provides a foundation that supports personal development, fosters community engagement, and enhances quality of life.

02/04/2025

Our 4th Annual Souper Bowl Cook-Off was today! One of our favorite traditions to have our staff and Board come together for some comradery! It was the battle of the broths to crown this years winner! We had all kinds of soup imaginable but our Souperior Chef this year was Dale with his Italian Surprise! He officially has bragging rights for a year 🎉

02/03/2025

Renting? Not sure what is allowed and not? Legal or not? Come learn about your rights as a renter under Iowa Law! Register for this free class at https://bit.ly/RentWiseDSM