Progress provides residential, employment and day habilitation services for people with disabilities throughout central Iowa. Progress offers training, tools and resources to support people in reaching their full potential at home, at work and in their community.

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.

Christian Opportunity Center is a nonprofit organization that provides people with disabilities the opportunity to reach their fullest potential by integrating Christian values in teaching skills for life. Founded in 1969, COC provides residential and vocational support and services to 290 people with disabilities in Marion, Mahaska, Warren and Polk counties. For more information visit christianopportunity.org or connect with Christian Opportunity Center on Facebook and IowaCOC on Twitter.

Proteus, Inc. is an community-based nonprofit organization which provides exceptional education, employment, training, and other services to diverse populations in need throughout Tulare, Kings, Fresno, and Kern counties. Founded in 1967, Proteus has become a leader at improving the quality of life of farmworkers and other special need populations; all the while, providing local employers with a well-trained pool of applicants. Proteus is committed to providing quality, excellence and continuous improvement in the daily operation of our organization. Our goal is to deliver services that meet our customers'​ needs and exceed their expectations. With this in mind, over 300 full-time staff in over 30 offices is readily available to assist job seekers, employers, youth, adults and community stakeholders. With pride, Proteus seeks funding from federal, state, local public and private agencies that will enable our organization to do what we do best: train, educate, and nurture a self-sufficient customer.

Our mission is to empower children and families, to promote healthy growth and development by providing high-quality services to our consumers resulting in lifelong successes and strengthening of families and communities. Iowa Family Services provides respite care to children on the Children's Mental Health Waiver.

Candeo supports adults with disabilities in the Polk County area to live and work independently in their community. Candeo provides clients the opportunity to live and shine brilliantly. Candeo's mission is to inspire clients to acheive their personal goals.