MATURA Action Corporation
is one of sixteen
Community Action Agencies
in Iowa
helping low-income
individuals and families.
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The Des Moines Register Newspaper and the Iowa Community Action Association partner to help Iowans who are struggling to meet their most basic needs and educate the people of Iowa about the barriers and struggles the families are facing.
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Embrace Iowa funds are collected through the Des Moines Register and then ICAA disburses funds to all 16 Community Action Agencies in Iowa. These limited time funds can help provide to meet basic needs that our normal funding typically cannot address.
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MATURA’s designated counties include: Adair, Adams, Madison, Ringgold, Taylor, and Union Counties. Applications should be taken and processed in the county you reside in. Go to our Find Us page for contact information. Visit ICAA’s website if you live in another county at https://iowacommunityaction.org/find-an-agency/
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Who can apply?
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Households applying must reside in Iowa
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Income must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level
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What kind of assistance is available?
Eligible households can receive up to $750 towards the purchase of:
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Appliances
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Car repairs
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Dental Assistance
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Medication
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Eyeglasses
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Furniture
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Home Repairs
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Household items
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Beds
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Other essential needs​
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Applicants must provide household information, proof of most recent 30 days of household income or previous year's tax return, along with an invoice, estimate, or other documentation of what the items or service will cost.
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Board Vacancies
Are you looking to serve in your community and are willing to be a voice to represent low-income individuals & families in Madison County? Your voice will be heard and you will hear from the other board members who are equally engaged in our mission.
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MATURA Action Corporation is currently seeking Board Members in Madison County:
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Business/Other Representative
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Low-Income Representative
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Applications available at the MATURA Madison Co. Outreach Center, 1724 N John Wayne Dr., Winterset, IA 50273. Direct questions to Danna Buls, MATURA Executive Director, at 641 (782-8431).
MATURA Action Corporation conducted a Community Needs Assessment to identify the challenges and gaps in services within the communities we serve.
Click here to view our 2024 Community Needs Assessment Executive Summary.
Financial and Organization Information
MATURA Audit
Year ended
September 30, 2023
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MATURA
Strategic Plan
2024-2027
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MATURA FY 2023
Annual Report
MATURA IRS Form 990
Year ended
September 30, 2023
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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USDA Non-Discrimination Statement:
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identify and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
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Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the programs or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
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To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete a Form AD-3027, the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter just contain the complainant's name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
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(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
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This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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Click here to view in Spanish.
Iowa Non-Discrimination Statement:
It is the policy of this provider not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or religion in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code section 216.7 and 216.9.
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If you have questions or grievances related to compliance with this policy by this provider, please contact:
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Iowa Civil Rights Commission
Grimes State Office Building
400 E. 14th St., Des Moines, IA 50319-1004
Phone Number: 515-281-4121 or 800-457-4416
Web site: http://icrc.iowa.gov/