The mission of Guardian Angel Settlement Association is to serve people living in poverty by helping them improve the quality of their lives and achieve economic independence.
Our services help individuals and families take their first step on the path to possible. Here’s a glimpse of our impact in just one year.
People participate in self-sufficiency counseling
Parents participate in childhood development workshops
Families are served during back-to-school time
Households receive utility assistance
Children participate in Early Childhood Education Program
People served during Thanksgiving
Every year, we serve over 2,000 individuals through our childcare and social service programs. Read their stories and learn about the new possibilities they have in life.
Darrionna is a single mother of two children. Most mornings, she wakes up tired after a restless sleep. The stresses of providing for her family seem to always catch up with her at night – and sometimes those stresses bring her to tears. Read More
Monolito was 43-years-old and single, with no kids. According to him, that was the plan. Living in Iowa City and working full-time, Monolito had no intentions of changing his routine. Then, one day, a phone call transformed his life forever. Read More
For over 160 years, Guardian Angel has provided community-focused programming for children, families, seniors, and individuals to be their first step on the path to possible. #gasastl
