Housing & Shelter

• Overnight Welcome Shelter

  Housing & Shelter

  Open until 7:00 am

  Emergency overnight shelter for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, plus case management and housing search help.

  • Free
  • Walk-ins welcome
  • No ID required
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Languages: English, Spanish
  • Address: 1823 Switchgrass Ave, Ames, IA 50014
  • Phone: (515) 555-0105
  • Website: overnightwelcomeshelter.example.org
  • Email: info@overnightwelcomeshelter.example.org
  • Hours: Mon to Sun: 7:00 pm to 7:00 am Overnight shelter. Check-in by 9 pm.

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• Safe Harbor Survivor Services

  Crisis Services, Housing & Shelter

  Open 24 hours

  Confidential shelter, advocacy, and support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

  • Free
  • No ID required
  • Phone or online help
  • Languages: English, Spanish
  • Address: Confidential location. Call for details.
  • Phone: (515) 555-0115
  • Email: info@safeharborsurvivorservices.example.org
  • Hours: Mon to Sun: Open 24 hours Answered 24 hours a day, every day

• Harbor Youth Services

  Family Services, Housing & Shelter

  Closed until tomorrow at 8:00 am

  Programs for youth and families including counseling, parenting support, and a youth shelter.

  • Free
  • Appointment needed
  • No ID required
  • Languages: English, Spanish
  • Address: 2411 Oak Savanna Rd, Ames, IA 50014
  • Phone: (515) 555-0109
  • Email: info@harboryouthservices.example.org
  • Hours: Mon to Fri: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; Sat: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm; Sun: Closed

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  Info verified September 1, 2026

• Renters Legal Clinic

  Housing & Shelter, Legal Assistance

  Closed until tomorrow at 10:00 am

  Free advice for renters on leases, deposits, repairs, and eviction notices.

  • Free
  • Walk-ins welcome
  • Phone or online help
  • Languages: English, Spanish
  • Address: 2669 Goldfinch Way, Ames, IA 50014
  • Phone: (515) 555-0119
  • Website: renterslegalclinic.example.org
  • Email: info@renterslegalclinic.example.org
  • Hours: Mon to Fri: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm; Sat: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm; Sun: Closed 2nd and 4th Tuesdays open until 8 pm

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  Info verified July 23, 2026

• Helping Hands Emergency Fund

  Food, Housing & Shelter

  One time help with rent, utilities, and other emergency needs for Ames residents.

  • Free
  • Appointment needed
  • Phone or online help
  • Languages: English
  • Address: 2555 Meadowlark Ln, Ames, IA 50014
  • Phone: (515) 555-0117
  • Website: helpinghandsemergencyfund.example.org
  • Email: info@helpinghandsemergencyfund.example.org
  • Hours: Call for appointment

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  Info verified July 31, 2026

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