We believe in reaching our community and providing resources while minimizing as many barriers to our services as possible. We serve South Central Iowa and understand the importance of providing good quality services and education to all.
 

Ongoing Outreach events:

• Community Hub: Variety of social service providers that work from WeLIFT's facility the 2nd (9am-2pm) & 4th ( 9am-12pm) Monday of every month to provide better delivery and access to services. Salvation Army Mobile Unit, Aging Resources, WC General Assistance, & IMPACT Community Action onsite (call for appointment).

• Tuesdays and Thursdays 11-3pm WeLIFT is open to the Public for assistance.

• Every Tuesday 5:30-6:30pm The Lighthouse Community and Resource Center Free Fellowship meal for everyone.

• Helping Hand Food Pantry Tuesdays 12:30-2:30pm, Wednesdays 6-8p, Thursdays 9-11am and Saturdays 9-11am.

2025 outreach events:
Simulated Incarceration & Probationary Training March 7th 9am-2pm @ Indianola Freedom Fellowship Church

2024 outreach events:
Second Poverty Simulation, Mental Health in Workplace, and Summer Youth Program (13 participants).
Participated in first community conversations: "Don't send it- A conversation about the dangers of social media harassment and sexting" and "3 concerning topics to our county communities: mental  health, vaping/substance abuse, and social media sexting and harassment".

2023 outreach events:
First Re-entry Simulation, Mental Health in the Workplace, Summer Youth Program (20 participants from Warren, Madison and Marion counties), Fall Financial Fun & Fellowship 6-week class series finished, and

Holiday Thank you Meal for all Community Partners, Clients, & families.

Also, a Job Fair, C3 De-Escalation Trainings at Waukee Area Christian Services & Young Women's Resource Center, & Poverty Simulation.
2022 Outreach events:
VR Headsets Training implemented

We believe, “Knowledge is Power” and community events set up a perfect platform to widely and effectively educating our community about pressing social issues like mental health and substance abuse, the challenges of those re-entering our services and communities after incarceration and self-control in tough situations to prevent burn out and stress. We would love to help you and your organization educate your community about the very critical issues that face so many people in today’s world. It's time to talk about challenges instead of listening to the stigmas. 
See our                      to learn more about what we have coming up for classes.