Live demo
Help your community find help, faster
Things to try
- Search for "food" or "rent"
- Turn on Open now
- Filter by Free or Walk-ins welcome
- Choose Spanish under Language
- Click a pin on the map
- Print the list
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Emergency overnight shelter for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, plus case management and housing search help.
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Free, confidential support for anyone in emotional distress or a mental health crisis. Call or text any time.
Info verified September 25, 2026
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Free, confidential support for anyone in emotional distress or a mental health crisis. Call or text any time.
Info verified July 7, 2026
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Confidential shelter, advocacy, and support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
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Free English language classes, GED preparation, and one on one tutoring for adult learners.
Info verified August 24, 2026
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Job search help, resume workshops, and training programs. Computers and internet available for job seekers.
Info verified September 5, 2026
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Baby and kids clothing exchange. Families may take what they need each month.
Info verified July 27, 2026
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Reduced fare and free bus passes for qualifying residents. Paratransit service available for riders with disabilities.
Info verified September 9, 2026
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Free clothing, shoes, and winter coats for children and adults. Professional clothing available for job interviews.
Info verified September 21, 2026
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Golden Years Senior Center
Family Services, Hot Meals, Transportation
Closed until tomorrow at 11:00 am
Meals, rides to medical appointments, and social programs for adults 50 and older.
Info verified August 4, 2026
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A free hot meal open to everyone, no questions asked. Vegetarian options and take-home boxes available.
Info verified October 3, 2026
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A free hot meal open to everyone, no questions asked. Vegetarian options and take-home boxes available.
Info verified July 15, 2026
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Programs for youth and families including counseling, parenting support, and a youth shelter.
Info verified September 1, 2026
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Free groceries for local households. Bring a photo ID and proof of address on your first visit. Fresh produce, dairy, and pantry staples available.
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Free groceries for local households. Bring a photo ID and proof of address on your first visit. Fresh produce, dairy, and pantry staples available.
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Counseling, psychiatry, and care coordination. Same day walk in hours available.
Info verified August 12, 2026
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Primary care for uninsured and underinsured adults. Services include checkups, chronic disease management, and prescription assistance.
Info verified September 29, 2026
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Primary care for uninsured and underinsured adults. Services include checkups, chronic disease management, and prescription assistance.
Info verified July 11, 2026
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Free perishable food pantry and a free community meal served every day of the year.
Info verified August 16, 2026
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Energy assistance, Head Start, WIC, and family development programs for local families.
Info verified August 20, 2026
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Free civil legal help for low income residents, including housing, family law, public benefits, and consumer issues.
Info verified September 13, 2026
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Free advice for renters on leases, deposits, repairs, and eviction notices.
Info verified July 23, 2026
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Helping Hands Emergency Fund
Food, Housing & Shelter
One time help with rent, utilities, and other emergency needs for Ames residents.
Info verified July 31, 2026
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Skunk River Community Dental
Dental
Sliding scale dental cleanings, fillings, and extractions. Medicaid accepted.
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Works with block themes, classic themes, Divi, Elementor, and Bootstrap themes.
Mobile ready
Built for the phone in someone's pocket
Most people looking for help search on a phone. The filters, map, and listings are designed for small screens, with big tap targets and phone numbers.
Pricing
Free. Really.
The free plugin includes everything in the live demo. Pro adds the tools that keep a busy directory current and reach people who are not online.
Open Door Directory
$0 forever
- Unlimited resources and categories
- List, map, and filter views
- Open-now status and holiday hours
- Print handouts and share links
- Quick exit and crisis banner
- Appearance settings
- REST API and developer hooks
Pro add-on
$49 a year for one site
$149 for 5 sites, $299 for unlimited sites.
- Text-message help through your own Twilio number*
- Reminders when listings need re-verifying
- Let providers submit and update their own listings
- Search insights: what people look for and cannot find
- Spreadsheet import and export
- Automatic updates
*Texting needs a Twilio account and phone number, which you set up and pay Twilio for separately. How to set it up
Get Pro30-day money-back guarantee. If your license lapses, everything keeps working; only updates stop.
Your community's resource guide
Download the free plugin, then upload it in WordPress under Plugins > Add New Plugin > Upload Plugin. It is also on its way to the WordPress.org plugin directory.