ince 1987, Anawim Housing has helped working poor families in central Iowa establish their own homes.

We buy neglected homes in depressed neighborhoods and make them safe and attractive. We buy vacant lots where homes used to be and build new homes on them. Thanks to community and government support, we can rent these home to qualifying families at discounted or subsidized rates — and everyone wins. Children thrive. Families flourish. Inner city neighborhoods are reborn. And the entire community is revitalized!

Literally thousands of children, families and individuals have benefited from our work through the years.