Shelter
215 W 4th St Suite 6
Spencer, Iowa 51301
Phone: (712) 262-9438
https://claycounty.iowa.gov/general-relief/
Contact Person: Rebecca Goeken
Clay County General Relief offers emergency rent, utility or burial assistance to residents of Clay County. To qualify, a person must be a resident of Clay County, be at least 18 years of age, and meet current income and resource guidelines.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9 AM until noon
Community Housing Initiatives
4 E 4th St PO Box 473
Spencer, Iowa 51301
Phone: (712) 262-5965
Provides affordable housing to those who qualify.
Monday-Friday Call for an appointment
Northwest Iowa Regional Housing Authority
2016 Hwy Blvd PO Box 446
Spencer, Iowa 51301
Phone: (712) 262-7460
www.nwirha.org
Contact Person: Angela Prange
Northwest Iowa Regional Housing Authority provides section 8 rental assistance in Clay and surrounding counties. Low-income families pay a portion of their rent and NWIRHA pays the difference up to the payment standard for that county. Assistance stays with the family in any unit they choose as long as the landlord is willing to work with them.
Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4 PM
Upper Des Moines Opportunity
714 10th Ave E, Ste. 2
Spencer, Iowa 51301
Phone: (712) 262-7409
Contact Person: Dawn Dahm
Rent and deposit assistance available to those who qualify.
Hours of business are Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:00pm.
Clothing
Upper Des Moines Opportunity
714 10th Ave E, Ste. 2
Spencer, Iowa 51301
Phone: (712) 262-7409
Contact Person: Dawn Dahm
Clothing vouchers, coats, snow pants, hats and gloves available by appointment.
Baby items and diapers available by appointment.
Hours of business are Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:00pm.
Goodwill of the Great Plains
1108 4th Ave SW
Spencer, Iowa 51301
Phone: (712) 264-1175
We have locations from Mason City, IA, to Rapid City, SD and currently operate 22 retail stores and donation centers, two online stores and an Outlet Center. We also operate mission programming through various services, programs and special events throughout our territory. Goodwill of the Great Plains builds independence through employment, training, and community support.
Monday - Saturday 9am-9pm & Sunday 10am-6pm
Fresh Start Market & Boutique
1019 S Grand Ave, Suite 7
Spencer, Iowa 51301
Phone: (712) 580-4563
We are a faith based non-profit organization whose profits go back to the local community via pre-established flood relief organizations. Once the community is back on their feet, we will distribute a portion of profits to other communities in the Midwest affected by natural disasters.
Thursday & Friday 10am-6pm; Saturday 9am-5pm
Donation hours- Wednesday & Thursday 2-5pm; Saturday 12-4pm