In the past year, Central Iowa Shelter and Services has assisted more than 1,200 guests, providing transitional shelter opportunities, as well as shower and laundry facilities. CISS also offers a weekly medical clinic, HIV screenings and counseling services, substance abuse and mental health evaluations, legal aid and GED exam preparation. The organization is focused on providing a host of resources to help clients achieve independent living such as case management, counseling, life skills instruction. In the past year, CISS has successfully placed 152 individuals were transitioned into stabilized housing. Their commitment to our community goes beyond their own walls. The Central Iowa Shelter Community Kitchen program delivered more than 89,000 meals at six sites around Polk county last year alone.