MICAH House, founded in 1986, is a trusted emergency family homeless shelter dedicated to providing safe housing, compassionate care, and vital support services to hundreds of children and adults each year. Located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, MICAH House offers stability and security to families and single women who are uncertain about their future and seeking a safe place to rebuild their lives.
More than a shelter, MICAH House provides a comprehensive network of services designed to meet both immediate and long-term needs. Residents receive nutritious meals, access to counseling resources, and on-site healthcare through the shelter’s dedicated health clinic. These wraparound services help families and individuals restore dignity, improve well-being, and take meaningful steps toward independence and stability.
MICAH House is committed to equity and inclusivity, proudly upholding nondiscrimination standards set forth by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The organization serves all individuals without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income source, political beliefs, or past civil rights activity.
For nearly four decades, MICAH House has been a beacon of hope in the community, ensuring that vulnerable families and women in crisis have access to safe shelter, comprehensive care, and the opportunity for a brighter, more stable future.