Anchored Hope

Anchored Hope

NLD ID #131177
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Contact Information

PO BOX 21
Ames, IA 50010

Primary Contact

Front Desk

(515) 290-1256

info@anchoredhopehouse.org

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday 8:00-5:00

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Program Overview

Anchored Hope provides a safe, supportive home for youth ages 18–24 who have aged out of foster care. Residents learn important life skills like budgeting, money management, cooking, household management, and job readiness. Volunteers help lead workshops, mentor youth, and support hands-on learning. Our home gives youth a welcoming space to practice independence, build confidence, and prepare for adulthood.

Cost Info

None

Student and Volunteer Success Stories

Before coming to Anchored Hope, I didn't think I could finish my HiSET. With support from my mentor and the life-skills workshops, I studied and have passed nearly all of my exams. I'll complete the rest next month, and now I feel ready to take the next steps toward college and a career. I'm proud of everything I've accomplished

This program listing was last updated: January 28, 2026.

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Education services

  • Read and write better
  • Study for my high school equivalency exam
  • Improve my math skills
  • Improve my technology skills
  • Volunteer at a program
  • Improve my workforce skills

Instruction Type

  • In-person