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Looking for a great summer job where you can make a difference in the lives of blind youth and earn over $17 per hour? Are you passionate about helping blind youth get the skills and self-confidence they need to become independent and successful adults? Are you interested in a career in the blindness field and need a place to gain experience and connections? Check out this posting for counselors in our summer young adult program closing on 1/31: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/3342589/summer-youth-counselor?fbclid=IwAR15StRTABJ4tW10BtkEOdrK_6VU2SVYPHiKy-TpianWJONURo8dKyIKW6A

Image is of a DART bus driving down the road on a snowy day.

Because of the forecasted extremely cold temperatures moving in to central Iowa today (1/24), DART is partnering to offer free rides to warming centers and shelters through Thursday (1/27).

Learn more: bit.ly/3H2j3TF

List of Polk County Community Resources:

- Iowa Workforce Development

https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/updates-and-resources-about-covid-19

- Polk County General Assistance

- COVID Program Updates https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/cfys/modifications-to-program-services-due-to-covid-19/

- How to Apply for Assistance https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/cfys/services/general-assistance-program/

- LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance) Program
https://humanrights.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/media/dcaa_polk_03-21-20.pdf

- 211 Resource Line- Call 211 or go to website

https://www.211iowa.org/

- Food Assistance- Des Moines Public Schools

https://www.dmschools.org/coronavirus/family-support-district-closure/124486-2/

- Food Assistance- West Des Moines Community Schools

https://www.wdmcs.org/coronavirus-information/community-resources/

Surrounding school districts are also offering meal sites, please visit the school district website for more information.

Updates and Resources about COVID-19 | iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov - www