Good News from the Crisis Center

Update on the Iowa Unmet Needs Grant

This message is for all Park View Terrace and IdylWild residents. The Iowa Unmet Needs Grant is now available for households that meet the following criteria—
-Have applied for FEMA and have a FEMA registration #
-Head of household is a U.S. citizen
-Has an income at or below 300% of the federal poverty level
*Applicants can use the ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME from their 2008 tax form (income after assessed damages are deducted from gross income).
-Must have resided in a county declared a presidential disaster on and after May 24, 2008 and before August 14, 2008.

Iowa Unmet Needs Poverty Level Guidelines
	Annual Guidelines		Monthly Guidelines
Num of People Household	300% of Fed Pov Level		300% of Fed Pov Level
1	32,490.00		2,707.50
2	43,710.00		3,642.50
3	54,930.00		4,577.50
4	66,150.00		5512.5
5	77,370.00		6,447.50
6	88,590.00		7,382.50
7	99,810.00		8,317.50
8	111,030.00		9,252.50

Please review your adjusted gross income after damages to see if you might qualify for the Iowa Unmet Needs Grant. Eligible households may receive up to $2500.00 of financial assistance for the following categories: personal property, home repair, mental health services, food assistance, child care, and temporary housing assistance. Assistance will be through reimbursement or voucher. The process requires proof of payment with receipts or proof of loss/need, and complete documentation regarding duplication of services.

If you find that you qualify with the adjusted gross income, or if you have questions, please call the Crisis Center at 351-2726 and ask to speak with one of the flood advocates. We here at the Crisis Center want to make sure that all who are eligible can claim some portion of this grant.

I hope we can help with your recovery in this small way.

Sincerely,
Diane Yagla