MATURA is one of sixteen Community Action Agencies in Iowa helping low-income individuals and families.

MATURA Head Start & Precious People have joined forces!
Lenox classroom opened December 1, 2025.
Applications are currently being accepted for
3 year-olds.

Board Members Needed

Are you looking to serve in your community and are willing to be a voice to represent low-income individuals & families in Adams or Madison County? Your voice will be heard and you will hear from the other board members who are equally engaged in our mission.

MATURA Action Corporation is currently seeking Board Members in Adams County, Madison County, and Ringgold County:

Low-Income Representative (Madison)
Business/Other Representative (Ringgold)

Applications available at the MATURA Outreach Centers listed below:

Madison Co. Outreach Center, 1724 N John Wayne Dr., Winterset, IA 50273.

Ringgold Co. Outreach Center, 306 S Garfield, Mount Ayr, IA 50854

Direct any questions to MATURA Executive Director, Danna Buls, at 641-782-8431

IOWA INDIVIDUAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM (IIAGP) AND DISASTER CASE ADVOCACY (DCA)

As of August 1 2025, Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) took over the administration of both of these programs.

To learn more, please visit:
https://homelandsecurity.iowa.gov/disasters/individual-disaster-assistance-programs

or email:
individualdisasterassistance@iowa.gov

Embrace Iowa is a joint project between ICAA, a 501c3 organization, and the Des Moines Register. The Des Moines Register takes a leadership role in sharing the real-life stories of Iowans who are struggling to meet their most basic needs and educates the people of Iowa about the barriers and struggles the families are facing.

Embrace Iowa funds are funneled through Community Action Agencies across the state. MATURA's designated counties include: Adair, Adams, Madison, Ringgold, Taylor, and Union Counties. Visit ICAA's website if you live in another county at https://www.iowacommunityaction.org/findan-agency/

Who can apply?

Households applying must reside in Iowa.

Income must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.

What kind of assistance is available?

Eligible households can receive up to $750 towards the purchase of:

Appliances
Car repairs
Dental assistance
Medication
Eyeglasses
Furniture
Home Repairs
Household items
Beds
Other essential needs

Embrace Iowa applications are available at the MATURA Outreach Center in the county your reside in.

Visit our Find Us page for contact information.

Accepting applications
through
February 27, 2026.

Watch our presentation about
MATURA Action Corporation.

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.

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Financial and Organization Information

MATURA Audit
Year ended
September 30, 2024

MATURA
Strategic Plan
2024-2027

MATURA FY 2024
Annual Report

MATURA IRS Form 990
Year ended
September 30, 2024

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

USDA Non-Discrimination Statement:

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, or by calling 1-866-632-9992 or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must 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 mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C., 20250-9410; or
By fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
By email: program.intake@usda.gov.