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The Iowa Department of Human Rights (DHR) brings strength to Iowa's rich heritage. Our three divisions - Community Action Agencies, Community Advocacy and Services, and Criminal and Juvenile Justice Planning - work to reduce cultural, social, and economic barriers to opportunities for Iowans to succeed.
Join our Team!
The deadlines are quickly approaching for two positions at the Iowa Department of Human Rights, Division of Criminal and Juvenile Justice Planning. For details, visit the State of Iowa Careers website: governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa.
- Research Coordinator - deadline April 30, 2023
- Administrative Assistant 2 - deadline May 2, 2023
Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) granted Governor Kim Reynolds' request to provide assistance in the form of low-interest disaster loans for eight counties impacted by the March 31, 2023, severe weather event.
Homeowners, renters, businesses, and most nonprofit organizations in Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Linn, Louisa, Muscatine, and Washington counties, whose property was damaged or destroyed by this disaster, will be able to apply for low-interest disaster loans from the SBA. In addition, small businesses, agricultural cooperatives, and most private, nonprofit organizations impacted by the severe weather will be eligible to apply for working capital loans.
SBA customer service representatives will be available at the Disaster Loan Outreach Center to answer questions and provide assistance with the application process. No appointment necessary.
Location Disaster Loan Outreach Center
Coralville Public Library
1401 Fifth St.
Coralville, IA 52241
Dates April 26-May 17, 2023
Hours Monday-Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Additional resources
Disaster Assistance
Governor Kim Reynolds has issued disaster proclamations for a number of counties in response to severe weather beginning March 31, and most recently in response to the Mississippi River flooding. The proclamations activate the Iowa Individual Disaster Assistance Program for eligible households, as well as Iowa Disaster Case Management for the affected counties.
Iowa Individual Disaster Assistance Program
The Iowa Individual Disaster Assistance Program offers grants to families whose household’s annual income is at 200% or less of the federal poverty level. Each qualifying household MAY receive up to $5,000.00. Grants are available for home or car repairs, replacement of clothing or food, and temporary housing expenses. Original receipts are required for those seeking reimbursement for actual expenses related to disaster recovery.
Program information, deadlines, grant application, and instructions are available on the Iowa Department of Health & Human Services website at https://dhs.iowa.gov/disaster-assistance-programs. Applications can be turned in to a local Community Action Agency. Go to https://humanrights.iowa.gov/dcaa/where-apply to find your local agency. For the Iowa Individual Disaster Assistance Grant program information call toll-free 1-877-347-5678.
Disaster Case Management
Disaster Case Management is available to all that have been affected by the severe weather. Disaster case managers work with clients to create a disaster recovery plan and access to resources. There are no income eligibility requirements for Disaster Case Management, and Disaster Case Management provides no direct financial assistance.
People You Should Know: Alicia Velasquez
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At the Department of Human Rights, we are honored to know many Iowans who work without fanfare to make our state better. Our People You Should Know series presents Iowans who give their skills, talents and knowledge to make a real difference in Human Rights in Iowa.
This month we feature owner of The House of DOTŁ’IZHI, and Native American Community Leader and Advocate, Alicia Velasquez.
Learn about Alicia and other People You Should Know by subscribing to Iowa Department of Human Rights on YouTube.
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The Iowa Commission of Latino Affairs is accepting nominations for the 2023 Iowa Latino Hall of Fame. Nominate an Iowan for:
- Iowa Latino Hall of Fame
- Iowa LGBTQIA Leadership Award (for LGBTQIA people of Color)
- Iowa Latinx Youth Leadership Award
- The Robert D. Ray Award for Equity and Justice (Latino or non-Latino)
For more information, contact Sonia Reyes at sonia.reyes@iowa.gov.
Upcoming DHR Meetings
To view upcoming DHR public meetings, please visit the meetings calendar at https://humanrights.iowa.gov/calendar. You can view a schedule of all the meetings or filter it by boards, commissions, and councils.
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Iowa Department of Human Rights
Lucas State Office Building
321 E 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
515-242-5640 or 1-800-351-4659
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