Community Resources

Siouxland Recovery Fund

The purpose of the Siouxland Recovery Fund is to provide financial resources to help meet short, intermediate and long term needs for recovery in the Siouxland area when a major disaster strikes.

On June 23, 2024, the fund was activated to support the recovery efforts of major flooding in the Siouxland region. 

Union County SD, Dakota County NE, and Woodbury & Plymouth Counties in IA will be the primary areas served.  

Local organizations leading the Siouxland Recovery Fund are:

American Red Cross, COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disaster), Dakota County Emergency Management, North Sioux City Fire Dept., Salvation Army, Sioux City Fire Department, Siouxland Community Foundation, United Way of Siouxland (fiscal agent), Woodbury County Emergency Management

 

NORTHWEST IOWA RESIDENTS

SIOUXLAND RECOVERY FUND: Individuals whose homes have been officially categorized as Destroyed, or with Major or Minor Damage, may apply for assistance as funds are available.

  • Residents of Woodbury County should contact the Community Action Agency of Siouxland at 712-274-1610.
  • Residents of Plymouth County should contact the Salvation Army of Siouxland at 712-255-8836

FEMA (IOWA)
https://www.fema.gov/locations/iowa

WOODBURY COUNTY DISASTER MANGEMENT
https://www.woodburycountyiowa.gov/emergency_management/

CITY OF SIOUX CITY
https://www.sioux-city.org/home

STATE OF IOWA
Iowa Disaster Recovery | Iowa.gov

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (for homeowners, renters, businesses)
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance


UNION COUNTY RESIDENTS

SIOUXLAND RECOVERY FUND: Individuals whose homes have been officially categorized as Destroyed, or with Major or Minor Damage, may apply for assistance as funds are available.

FEMA (SOUTH DAKOTA)
https://www.fema.gov/locations/south%20dakota 

CITY OF NORTH SIOUX CITY
https://northsiouxcity-sd.gov

UNION COUNTY DISASTER MANAGEMENT
https://unioncountysd.org/emergency-management/

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
https://governor.sd.gov/priorities/disaster-relief.aspx

 

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (for homeowners, renters, businesses)
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance

*If you have additional resources to add please email hhennings@unitedwaysiouxland.com  

Do you or someone you know need assistance? The following Resource Guides list agencies in your area that can assist you. 

  • Southeast South Dakota Resource Directory can be found here

  • Plymouth County Resource Directory can be found here

  • Growing Community Connections Resources Guide can be found here.

  • United Way of Siouxland Community Partners can be found here. 

  • Mental Health Referral Guide courtesy of Siouxland Mental Health Roundtable and Siouxland District Health can be found here. 
    ( The database may be searched utilizing different criteria such as: Therapies offered; Hours of operation/evening/weekend hours; Payment options; Language spoken by provider)

COMMUNITY RESOURCES PDF 

COMMUNITY RESOURCES PDF (MULTIPLES)

COMMUNITY RESOURCES PDF (SPANISH)

COMMUNITY RESOURCES PDF (SPANISH MULTIPLES)

Mental Health Referral Guide
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iouxlanddistricthealth.org
(The database may be searched utilizing different criteria such as: Therapies offered; Hours of operation/evening/weekend hours; Payment options; Language spoken by provider)

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
https://988lifeline.org
DIAL: 988 *24-Hours*

Boys and Girls Home and Family Services
https://boysandgirlshomeiowa.org
712-293-4900

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Sioux City
www.cathchar.com
712-252-4547

Heartland Counseling
*Also Provides Substance Use & Aid Services*
https://www.heartlandcounselingservices.org/
(402) 494-3337

Siouxland Mental Health Center
https://www.siouxlandmentalhealth.com/
712-252-3871

Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral
https://iowaccrr.org/

Iowa Child Care Connect
https://iachildcareconnect.org/

Nebraska Child Care Referral Network
https://www.nechildcarereferral.org/

Child Care of America
https://www.childcareaware.org/resources/ccrr-search/

Information on choosing a quality child care option can be found here. Spanish poster found here

Alcoholics Anonymous
https://www.aasiouxcity.org/
(712) 252-1333

Gamblers Anonymous
https://yourlifeiowa.org/en/gambling
1-800-238-7633 (BETS OFF) *24-Hours*

Narcotics Anonymous
https://iowa-na.org/na-meetings/
(712) 279-0733

Rosecrance Jackson Centers
https://rosecrancejackson.org
(800) 472-9018

Center for Siouxland
https://www.centerforsiouxland.org
712-252-1861

Center for Siouxland's VITA Program 

If you earned $64,000 or less in 2023, you may be eligible to receive FREE tax preparation. You may also be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or Child Care Tax Credits. This is your money to keep and save. 

Call Center for Siouxland for more information: (712) 252-1861 ext. 11

What to bring: 

  • Valid photo ID for taxpayer and spouse 
  • Social Security cards for you, your spouse and dependents
  • Birth dates for you, your spouse, and dependents
  • Copy of last year's tax return or tax transcript 
  • Proof of income (W-2, W-2G, 1099, 1099R) from all sources
  • Interest and dividend statements (Forms 1099)
  • Bank routing numbers and account numbers for direct deposit 
  • If married filing joint tax return, both spouses must be present
  • IRS Letter 6419 - Only if you received advance Child Tax Credit payments

Want to create your Last Will & Testament 100% free?

One sentence in your will is all it takes to have a lasting impact on Siouxland by leaving a gift to our endowment fund.  To help ease the process of making or updating your will, the United Way has partnered with FreeWill.com

This tool is free to use even if you do not choose to leave a gift to the United Way and it is a quick and intuitive way to write your will.  Spend a few minutes creating your will now and stop spending hours worrying about the consequences of not having a last will and testament.

 

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) utility assistance is available in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota for households that qualify. If your household qualifies, LIHEAP payments are sent directly to the provider of your heat energy.

For eligibility information, contact the LIHEAP agency in your state.

IOWA – Application dates – November 1 – April 30

            Community Action Agency of Siouxland – 712-274-1610

            https://caasiouxland.org/what-we-do/programs/liheap.html 

NEBRASKA – Application dates – October 1 – March 31

            Department of Health & Human Services – 800-383-4278

            https://dhhs.ne.gov/pages/energy-assistance.aspx

SOUTH DAKOTA – Application year-round

 

Department of Social Services

https://dss.sd.gov/economicassistance/energyassistance/lowincome.aspx

If you are struggling to pay your utility bills, please do not wait until your utilities are shut off to reach out for assistance. Once the power is off, there are additional fees before it can be restored and all resources require an application. You may be without power for a day or two while your application is processed. 

If you need assistance finding food, paying housing bills, accessing childcare or other essential services, contact 211.
Help is available via texting, phone call and their website

Unite Iowa

Are you a community member looking for food, housing, transportation, peer support, or other services? Visit Unite Iowa.

SingleCare

FREE Prescription Discount Program

United Way of Siouxland has partnered with SingleCare, a prescription discount program. SingleCare works directly with pharmacies to negotiate up to 80% off prescription prices. The free program works for those with insurance or not, and those on Medicare. 

In 2022, Siouxlanders saved over $61,000 on their prescriptions on using SingleCare. 

Cards are free and can be used on phone orders and with insurance.
United Way of Siouxland does have pre-activated SingleCare cards. You can also get your free card today at: singlecare.com

CLICK HERE: SingleCare Frequently Asked Questions

CLICK HERE: Printable Discount Card (English & Spanish)