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Empowerment Circle
The Empowerment Circle is a cohort of donors who contribute $1,000 or more annually to Able Up Iowa. Their support invests in the success of Iowans who are committed to achieving and maintaining financial independence.
The Empowerment Circle is a cohort of donors who contribute $1,000 or more annually to Able Up Iowa. Their support invests in the success of Iowans who are committed to achieving and maintaining financial independence.
It is only through supportive community partners that Able Up Iowa can consistently serve Iowans facing poverty. It is essential we expand our cohort of individual donors to meet the needs of our members. By investing in the lives of our Iowa friends, family members and neighbors, Empowerment Circle donors play an important role in giving our members the financial services and support to move from a place of vulnerability to empowerment.
Empowerment Circle Giving Levels
| GoldFinch |
$10,000 or $834 per month |
| Prairie Rose |
$5,000 or $417 per month |
| Oak |
$2,500 or $209 per month |
| Geode |
$1,000 or $84 per month |
Assistive Tool loans can be used to purchase any item, piece of equipment or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of an individual with a disability.
The Credit Builder loan is a great option for a first-time borrower. It’s also a great option for those looking to improve their credit. Those who receive a Credit Builder loan will be lent the optimal amount for boosting their credit score.
Home repair loans include fixing, mending, or replacing a part of a home that is not functioning properly, including large appliances. Home repairs must be essential to the safety or wellbeing of the residents and do not include cosmetic enhancements.
Home Modification loans can be used for any alternations made to a home to meet the needs of a person with a disability, diagnosis, or long-term condition.
Education Equipment loans can be used to purchase any hardware or software used to facilitate learning and improve education performance.
Employment Equipment loans can be used to purchase any products or workspace accommodations needed to gain or maintain employment.
Vehicle Purchase
Vehicle Purchase loans can be used to purchase vehicle as well as related expenses – such as registration or getting an updated license. An applicant must have a transportation need that can only be realistically filled by purchasing a vehicle.
Vehicle repair loans include fixing, mending, or replacing a part of a vehicle that is not functioning properly. Vehicle repairs must be essential to the safety or wellbeing of the residents and do not include cosmetic enhancements.
Vehicle Modification loans can be used for any alternations made to a vehicle to meet the needs of a person with a disability, diagnosis, or longterm condition.
Our Back on Track loan provides relief to your urgent financial needs. With this loan, you can cover your immediate expenses and get on track to achieve your long-term financial goals.
Emotional Support Animal loans can be used to purchase an animal companion that benefits an individual with a disability, diagnosis, or long-term condition.
Service Animal loans can be used to purchase a service animal that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or mental disability.