Making a difference takes leadership and courage. As one of Iowa’s largest social service agencies, Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) is a leader in bringing positive change to not only the people whose lives we touch, but to the entire community. Even more change is possible when other community leaders become vested partners in improving lives. By creating sustainable partnerships with key local leaders like you, together we can build strong, healthy communities where life changing stories happen every day.

Mainstream Living has provided community-based services for persons with disabilities since 1975. Serving individuals with disabilities and mental illness drives us to offer unique programs in a broad range spectrum. Mainstream Living focuses on participating, contributing, and living a full life in the manner most appropriate for each individual. We are the bricklayers in the path that support the people we serve, constantly making forward movement to fulfill our mission of enhancing opportunities, creating success, and fulfilling dreams. Staff longevity of service and experience at Mainstream Living and in the field of human services is unprecedented in the industry. This accomplishment allows us to maximize our efforts and helps lead to the success of those we serve. Our services are accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Services (CARF) -- a hallmark of service excellence. Mainstream Living Inc. has achieved a three-year accreditation, which is the highest level of accreditation issued by CARF.

Mission: We help kids and families build healthy relationships so they can write their own story. Ellipsis brings together Youth Homes of Mid-America (YHMA) and Youth Emergency Services & Shelter (YESS), both storied Iowa institutions with long histories of helping kids succeed. As Ellipsis, we create a community where kids and families are valued, hopeful, healthy and together. Our trained and compassionate staff members assess individual needs and create a plan to overcome obstacles. Explore our programs to see how we’re creating new outcomes for those who need them most at EllipsisIowa.org.

At Goodwill of Central Iowa we translate the good in the local community to programs and resources that change lives. While you might know us for our retail stores, we’re more than just a place for great deals – we provide job training programs that improve our community and inspire hope, one person at a time. Goodwill’s retail division is comprised of a network of retail stores and an outlet store in the 22 counties we serve in central Iowa. Profits from these retail stores, as well as donor contributions, fund Goodwill’s highly successful programs in workforce development. We help people find the tools to succeed at work and in life. Our mission is to make purposeful employment possible for all. Our values are love, kindness, and respect.

Providing Therapy Services From Pediatric Through Geriatric across the Des Moines Metro Area. The Agency provides speech, occupational, and physical therapy to children and seniors to promote recovery and a positive independent life.

MID-IOWA FAMILY THERAPY CLINIC INC is a medical practice company based out of PO BOX 416, Perry, Iowa, United States.