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.

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

Respite Connection offers respite care, supported community living services and mental health therapy. Our team creates individualized services to fit your family’s schedule, preferences and needs. Families and direct care providers set their own schedule together and communicate directly with each other. This allows for flexibility in scheduling without having to call our office. Families can refer family members or family friends for employment, allowing them to work with someone they already know and trust. When we match your family with a staff, your Service Supervisor will have an in-person introductory meeting to ensure your staff know everything needed to provide great care. We encourage you to give us a call for more information on signing up for services or becoming a valued team member and care provider!

Central Iowa Residential Services is a company based out of United States.

The organization of the Sheltered Workshop for the Disabled, Inc. (SWS, Inc.) was established to answer a need within the Triple Cities for a facility to provide employment opportunities for the disabled people of the area, who, because of their limitations were unable to obtain jobs in regular industry. The mission statement includes the following goals: To assist diversely-abled persons in attaining their highest level of personal, social, and economic independence, through a multi-disciplinary individualized plan, based upon principles of self-determination. To advocate, mentor, and provide a network of services, including rehabilitation, training, and job placement which would foster community inclusion, and improve an individual’s quality of life in the least restrictive environment. To provide sheltered employment opportunities. To provide competitive employment opportunities. To accomplish this mission as a private, non-profit company to minimize any financial burden on our society.

Make-A-Wish Iowa has the unique ability to transform the lives of a wish child and their family as they overcome unimaginable challenges. The granting of a wish can remind wish kids and their families that they’re not alone and that there’s a community that cares. In the fight against a child's critical illness, each wish serves as a catalyst for renewed strength and encouragement for every wish kid. Together, we create life-changing wishes for children in Iowa with critical illnesses.

CUCCC was formed on July 1, 1993 with our Westridge Thode/Rouse center. CUCCC is a private, non-profit child development center. The corporate partners include Central Rivers AEA, Veridian Credit Union, Cedar Falls Schools and Waterloo Schools. In 1998, we opened our Valley Park center and our Nordic Drive center in 2002 and our Orchard Drive center in 2019. Our staff include, Degreed Early Childhood Teachers and Assistant Teachers, experienced laypersons, parents and education major students from local universities and colleges. Our staff is trained in Early Childhood Development, Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter, Universal Precautions and are First Aid and CPR (Adult, Child and Infant) Certified. Our centers are nationally accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). We serve children who are 6 weeks old through the summer following the child’s 4th grade year. We offer preschool and a school age program. Our mission statement, "Partnering with families to nurture and educate tomorrow's leaders"​, aims to to provide quality child care in a warm and nurturing atmosphere. We offer developmentally appropriate activities in small and large group settings designed to enhance the social, emotional, intellectual, language and physical development of each child served. We serve all children. Our vision is to "Providing quality child care in a nurturing environment"​. We believe in promoting the emotional, intellectual, social, physical and language development of each child. We believe activities should be fun, innovative and appropriate for the development level of each child. We believe that coordinating community resources maximizes opportunities for our children and families. We believe in classroom diversity and inclusion. We believe our caring staff is essential to the delivery of our mission. We strive to attract, develop and retain quality employees.

Founded in 1997 and serving over 4,000 customers in North America, Carrier Access, Inc. is a premier technology solutions provider serving customers from the SMB to Enterprise market. With a suite of products centered around Connectivity, Technology and Lifecycle Management, we have the expertise to surpass customer expectations and help organizations achieve tremendous success. We develop collaborative solutions dedicated to helping organizations overcome technology challenges. Our transparent expectations deliver clear and consistent communication to customers on deliverables and timelines. Proactive communication, pragmatic progress reporting and open dialogue keep customers up to date. “We believe that businesses thrive when they focus on their core competency, ours is technology.”

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.

Mission Statement: New Horizons Shelter and Outreach Centers provide safety and services to adults and families who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and harassment so that they can make decisions about the lives in a supportive, nonjudgmental, and empowering atmosphere. We promote the concepts of non-violence and equality through intervention, prevention and education. Philosophy New Horizons Shelter and Outreach Centers oppose all forms of dominance over others. Our collaborative community effort is an integral part of a broader social justice movement. We support the right of people of all ages, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, social class or differing abilities to live without fear, abuse and violence. We believe batterers must be held accountable for their actions and that systems must be responsible to the victim. Breaking Silence. Empowering Lives.