Newsletter / Annual Reports
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2026
SPRING & SUMMER 2026. Celebrating 10 years of our official name change (Helping Services for NE Iowa to Helping Services for Youth & Families). Testimonial from survivor of domestic violence. Transitional Housing Program opens; text-based advocacy now available. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, how our work matters. Open play dates at Sunflower Discovery Center. Youth Mentoring success stories. Iowa CASA (Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault) transitions sexual assault responsibilities at state level to ICADV (Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence). Youth Groups stay busy in Delaware County.
2025
SPRING & SUMMER 2025. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Long-lasting relationships are established through mentoring. Meet our Mentoring Intern from Luther College. Prevention spotlight: THC infused drinks. Learn more about our Domestic Violence Abuse Resource Center. Director Carson Eggland talks about giving in uncertain times.
FALL & WINTER 2025. Mentoring hosts a talent show; focus on school-based mentoring programs. Family Educators provide fact-based information and child seat safety checks. Helping Services receives $500,000 grant from Office of Violence Against Women for a Transitional Housing program. The HS Domestic Violence Resource Center launches new program, “Safety & Stability Crisis Fund.” Annual statistic update of clients served. Updates on the Iowa Behavioral Health Care System: What is a System Navigator? 2025 Holiday Lights underway.
2024
FALL & WINTER 2024. Annual Report issue. Mentoring is growing, meet all of the new mentoring coordinators! Updates on the Domestic Abuse Resource Center, and need for support with grant cuts. A look back at the 20th anniversary of Holiday Lights. EWALU Youth Leadership Day.
SPRING & SUMMER 2024. Green Dot Trainings promote safer communities; Impact of the Domestic Abuse Resource Center (DARC), Congratulations to Kathy Schwartzhoff, Mentoring Coordinator, upcoming June retirement. Congratulations to Lori Barry, Family Educator, upcoming June retirement. Clayton County Mentoring program is up and and running!
2023
SPRING & SUMMER 2023. Special issue celebrating the anniversary of the incorporation of Helping Services for Youth & Families (formerly Helping Services for Northeast Iowa). The issue looks back at what the agency has accomplished over the years, and the goals ahead.
FALL/WINTER 2023-24. ANNUAL REPORT ISSUE. Helping Services is awarded a new federal grant to enhance and expand youth mentoring. Helping Services Staff are showcased showing their involvement in their local communities.Workplace gambling toolkits available. Family Educators promote group connections among parents. Focus on school-based mentoring programs. Highlights of all programming.
2022
SPRING & SUMMER 2022. Focus on the Family Ed Program. State Opioid Response 2 grant updates, Domestic Violence Advocates present in high schools and educate on teen relationship stalking and violence, the “Ripple Effect” of mentoring.
FALL/WINTER 2022-23. ANNUAL REPORT ISSUE. Special focus, male mentors. Alcohol Server Training. Teen from Winneshiek & Delaware join ISTEP council. SPECIAL INSERT: Services offered to schools by Helping Services. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Family Educators offer fun with Zumbini.