COVID-19 - Despite the circumstances, many of our programs continue to service clients.
Visit our Find Us page for Outreach Location Phone Numbers.
Food Pantries are still available at all Outreach Centers. To drop off donations or pick up a food box,
PLEASE CALL AHEAD. Thrift stores have been reopened from 9-noon and 1-3
to allow time for sanitizing centers. Masks are required by staff and customers. No loitering.
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WIC is conducting appointments via Zoom or phone. Direct WIC questions to 641-202-7114 or 641-344-6013.
MATURA ACTION CORPORATION
Helping People. Changing Lives.
MATURA Action Corporation shall provide quality programming for families and individuals in need,
assisting them in achieving self-sufficiency, in strengthening families and in improving their quality of life.
ABOUT
MATURA is the region's primary agency for striving to eliminate the causes and conditions of poverty.
MATURA is the designated Community Action Agency for the counties of Madison, Adams, Taylor, Union, Ringgold, and Adair. A few of our services extend beyond our six core counties. The links above detail
our programs and services.
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We urge our customers to visit us at our many locations across the region. If you have any questions at any time, or would prefer to speak with us directly, please call us! (641) 782-8431.
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Thanks for visiting our site. We look forward to serving you!
TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE (TBRA)
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available for FaDSS and
Head Start eligible families:
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Applications are being accepted
for the Tenant-Based Rental Assistance. Because of COVID-19, please call (641) 782-8431.
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Click here to do the Survey online.
GET INVOLVED
"Our aim is not only to relieve the symptom of poverty, but to cure it and, above all, to prevent it."
- President Lyndon Johnson (January 8, 1964, State of the Union Address)
PARTNER WITH US
Show Your Support
DONATIONS
Food, Gently Used Clothing & Household Goods
VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME
Make A True Change
MONETARY DONATIONS
Help Those Less Fortunate
Financial and Organization Information
MATURA FY 2018
Audit
MATURA 2018-2021
Strategic Plan
MATURA FY 2018
Annual Report
MATURA FY 2017
IRS Form 990
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, 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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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 Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
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To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form.
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To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992 or submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
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Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
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Fax: (202) 690-7442
Email: program.intake@usda.gov.
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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/