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The Central Iowa Center for Independent Living (CICIL) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1990 in Des Moines, Iowa, dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to take control of their lives. Through a variety of programs, including peer support, transition and employment services, and benefits planning, CICIL fosters knowledge and independence within the community. In addition to advocating for individual rights and providing referrals, CICIL offers independent living skills training and works closely with community partners to enhance the lives of those it serves. Its mission centers on advancing independent living and creating a supportive environment for people with disabilities in central Iowa. Generated from the website

The Center for Renewal is a cooperative ministry of Grand View in Des Moines, Iowa, and the Southeastern Iowa Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.Our mission is to renew the saints and the church so that the light of Christ can be more brightly reflected in the world.The Center began in 2005 out of the shared vision of the president of Grand View and the bishop of the Southeastern Iowa Synod. Bishop Hougen was aware of the lack of in-depth knowledge of both the Bible and of Lutheran theology among the members of congregations, and of the need to foster and support renewal in congregations. President Henning, aware of the University's academic resources and facilities that could be applied to renewal, committed to this partnership with the synod, offering a setting and staff to foster education, dialog, and support for individuals and congregations who wish to pursue renewal.In October 2006, Pastor Dwight DuBois became the first director of the Center. He brings passion, education and expertise in shaping a vision so that the church can be renewed in its call to go into the world with the message of God's remarkable love. He focuses the renewal of the church on three core tasks: rediscovering the ability to discern, proclaim and participate in God's redemptive mission in the world. He believes that the best means by which the church will be renewed lies in allowing room for the Spirit to work and attending to these core tasks.To begin this journey toward renewal, the Center for Renewal promotes discussion, offers events and provides services designed to foster and support renewal in the congregations of our synod" and beyond.An Advisory Board assists in designing the programs and offering support to the staff. The members are: Greg Geier, pastor at St. John Lutheran Church in Preston ; Jennifer Henry, pastor at Zion Lutheran Church in Clinton ; Myron Herzberg, pastor at Memorial Lutheran Church in Nevada ; Julie Leeper, member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Knoxville ; Chris Olkiewicz, pastor of Windsor Heights Lutheran Church, Windsor Heights ; Kathy Roys, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Grinnell, and Ritva Williams, Professor of New Testament at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL.

Home Opportunities Made Easy, Inc. (HOME Inc.) is a nonprofit organization based in Des Moines, Iowa, dedicated to empowering individuals and families to achieve and maintain safe, stable, and affordable housing since its founding in 1967. Through education, housing counseling, and affordable housing development, HOME Inc. addresses barriers to homeownership and supports community revitalization efforts. With a strong focus on education, HOME Inc. offers a variety of programs for renters, landlords, and homebuyers, ensuring that clients are equipped with the knowledge and resources necessary for successful housing experiences. Their HUD Certified Housing Counselors provide guidance throughout the housing journey, promoting informed decision-making for long-term stability and security. Generated from the website