Tiffany Claybourne, with the Sioux City Housing Authority, has raised the hopes of home ownership for several residents of the Sioux City program. Claybourne (above right standing) visited with the residents and explained how they might qualify for housing assistance, the application for help and the entire process. “Many have misconceptions about who can and […]
Archives for March 2020
Dismas Charities Sioux City, BOP Staff Learn Of K-9 Capabilities
2020-03-11
Sioux City Assistant Director Dylan Desmarais (right) and Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Residential Re-Entry Manager Brenda Mort and Contract Oversight Specialist Katie Murdock got the chance to experience the power of a police K-9 unit in early November when they donned a Bite Sleeve in a simulated “take down”. The exercise, performed by Sioux City […]
Dismas Charities Owensboro Residents Attend Iron Conference
2020-03-05
Eleven female clients from the Dismas Charities Owensboro Kentucky Substance Abuse Program attended a women’s conference sponsored by Iron Sharpens Iron Ministries, an organization made up of Christ-centered women’s ministries that serve local churches. The three-night conference for women 13 and older, featured inspirational speakers, worship, and women’s ministry exhibitors. Iron Ministries was established to […]
Dismas Charities Charleston Donates To Help Fire Department Purchase Rescue Bags
2020-03-02
With the help of the Charleston program, the Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department was able to purchase a new set of rescue air bags, used in dangerous emergencies to help lift structures or vehicles. Once inflated, the 20×20 inch bags can lift up to 41,000 pounds, said Jill Oliver-Thornton (left), President of the Jefferson Business Association, […]
