Homeless Outreach and Support Team (HOST) is a boots-on-the-ground, grassroots approach dedicated to connecting unhoused Ames residents to community resources and services. Whether you need immediate help or long-term solutions, we are here to help you navigate your individual journey.
Meet HOST(PDF, 19MB)
709 Clark Ave.
Mon. - Fri.: 1 to 4 p.m.
Sun.: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
515-337-8088
225 S. Kellogg Ave.
515-232-8075
First Christian Church, 611 Clark Ave.
Sun. - Fri.: 5:45 to 6:15 p.m.
Sat.: 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
515-344-4357
703 E. Lincoln Way
515-233-3567
104 S. Hazel Ave.
515-956-2600
2521 University Blvd., Suite 121
515-451-0982
tfgood.org
515-310-1233
126 S Kellogg Ave #101
storycountyiowa.gov/1477/Alternatives
515-766-8767
424 5th St.
515-292-9400
amescsd.org/parents-students/family-resource-support-advocate
3510 Lincoln Way
515-232-0628
126 S Kellogg Ave #001
515-956-2626
125 S 3rd St
515-233-3141
Cornerstone Church
cornerstonelife.com/hfa
Host is a collaboration of agencies in Ames dedicated to supporting you. Our mission is to help you find resources tailored to your needs. We create personalized care plans to ensure you have access to everything from emergency shelter to long-term housing and supportive services. Remember, you're not alone. HOST is here to empower you on your journey to stability and recovery.
Donations to HOST will help connect our community to housing, transportation, and support services. To donate, click the button below, select Other, and type "Homeless Outreach" in the comments.
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Susan Moore - Social Worker Mary Greeley Medical Center moores@mgmc.com
Julie Saxton - Mental Health Advocate Ames Police Department julie.saxton@cityofames.org
Becky Lundy - ARCH Social Worker ARCH - MGMC arch@mgmc.com
Nick Toornstra - Paramedic ARCH - MGMC arch@mgmc.com
Kathy Pinkerton - Service Center Director The Salvation Army kathy.pinkerton@usc.salvationarmy.org