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Discover the latest news and highlights from the Polk County Housing Trust Fund.

Apr 28, 20213 min read

Lauren Johnson: My journey from intern to housing advocate

In times of change, I often look to the wise words of Jimmy Carter for guidance. Next week I will be leaving PCHTF to take on a new role...

Feb 25, 20212 min read

This has been a week of change. For many it has been the change from the brutal cold of early February to the thaw that is Iowa’s...

Feb 25, 20211 min read

Between September 1st, 2020 and February 19th, 2021, the Justice Center Project saved 1,017 households from eviction in Polk County....

Dec 30, 20201 min read

PCHTF congratulates our former team member Josh Hellyer for publishing his thesis Homophobia and the home search: Rental market...