Western Iowa Archives

“Mosaic Is What I Prayed For”

by Linda Timmons | Nov 2, 2022 | Direct Care, Innovation/Leadership, Mosaic at Home, Partners, Testimonials

After much searching, Jay’s mother Marie found Mosaic, the right place that tailored his supports to his unique needs and wants.

Strong Relationships Save Lives for Melissa and Crystal

by Randall Donner | Mar 21, 2019 | Advocacy, Testimonials

We know that relationships can be life-giving, but sometimes they’re life-saving. That was the case for Melissa Barnard after doctors placed her on hospice care following a hospitalization. Their diagnosis: failure to thrive. Melissa requires full care and has...

Guest Post: Medicaid is a Lifeline for People with Disabilities in Iowa

by Guest Post | Oct 24, 2017 | Advocacy, Medicaid

Late last week, The Des Moines Register ran an article about a young man named Louis, whose health care services were drastically cut with little notice, and it broke my heart. According to the article, Louis has severe disabilities and requires substantial support to...

Removing Barriers to Success

by Guest Post | Oct 10, 2017 | Mental Health, Testimonials

After several unsuccessful placements, Brandon finally found a home at Mosaic – and the supports to help him realize his goals.“Other places didn’t do anything for me,” he said.This September, Brandon, who is supported by Mosaic in Western Iowa, had the opportunity to...

Volunteering Strikes the Right Chord

by Randall Donner | Apr 27, 2017 | Partners, Testimonials

What started as simply volunteering for Jeff Dahms has become much more. He has gained friends—and become a friend—by offering his time playing guitar with a couple of guys Mosaic serves. “We get together every couple of weeks and play songs and write our own music...