MATURA Action Corporation

MATURA Action Corporation MATURA Action Corporation is committed to step up to the daily challenges to strengthen not only individuals and families, but the community at large.

MATURA Action Corporation is a non-profit community action agency in southern Iowa with program and services to help low-income individuals and families in our service area. MATURA serves over 10,000 individuals and over 3,700 low-income families a year! In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agenci

es, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national
origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: https://www.usda.gov/oascr and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2)fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3)email: [email protected]. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

06/17/2026

Gov. Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Adams, Dubuque, Madison, Mills, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, Ringgold, Taylor, Union, and Wapello Counties in response to severe weather that occurred on June 5, 2026, and continuing.

More information: https://go.iowa.gov/zPPf

The MATURA Ringgold County Outreach Center is closed the rest of this week, Tuesday-Thursday, June 16-18, 2026.If you ha...
06/16/2026

The MATURA Ringgold County Outreach Center is closed the rest of this week, Tuesday-Thursday, June 16-18, 2026.

If you have an immediate need, call the central office in Creston, 641-782-8431. All MATURA locations will be closed Friday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth holiday.

MATURA Action Corporation will be closed Friday, June 19, 2026 in observance of Juneteenth, marking the date in 1865 whe...
06/15/2026

MATURA Action Corporation will be closed Friday, June 19, 2026 in observance of Juneteenth, marking the date in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to enforce the emancipation of enslaved Black people—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

UPDATED:  Summer food programs for kids - Here are some local food sites.  If you know of more please let us know!  Shar...
06/04/2026

UPDATED: Summer food programs for kids - Here are some local food sites. If you know of more please let us know! Sharing information so kids don't have to go hungry this summer!

06/03/2026

Get your children enrolled in Head Start Today!! Classes are filling up quickly!! We have programs in Bedford, Corning, Creston, Lenox, and Winterset for ages 3 and 4! The teachers below each represent one of our communities!

The MATURA Adams County Thrift Store is not taking donations for the thrift store the entire month of June. Thank you fo...
06/01/2026

The MATURA Adams County Thrift Store is not taking donations for the thrift store the entire month of June. Thank you for your consideration.

05/29/2026

Thank you to MATURA Action Corporation for hosting Area Business Coffee this morning!

A few highlights from MATURA:
👶 Their Head Start and Early Head Start programs provide early childhood education and support services for young children and their families.
📚 Families interested in preschool options can work with MATURA to find the program that best fits their needs, even if it's outside of Head Start.
🤝 They offer a variety of services that help individuals and families access resources, build stability, and improve quality of life.

Thanks again for hosting and for the many ways you support our communities!

05/29/2026

Did you know that nearly half of all car seats are installed incorrectly?

Join us for our upcoming FREE Car Seat Safety Check Event on June 6th to help ensure your child is riding as safely as possible.

Certified technicians will be available to check car seat installation, answer questions, and provide guidance on proper fit and usage for your child’s age and size.

Whether you’re a new parent, or just wanting peace of mind, we’re here to help keep your little ones safe on the road. No appointment necessary, just stop by!

UPDATE -MATURA Action Corporation will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day. Please note that th...
05/20/2026

UPDATE -MATURA Action Corporation will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day. Please note that the following outreach offices will also be closed on Friday, May 22,2026: Adair County and Taylor County.

We honor those who gave their all so that we can live in freedom.


Matura has preschool centers serving ages 3-5 in Winterset, Corning, Bedford, Lenox, and Creston.  We also have an Early...
05/19/2026

Matura has preschool centers serving ages 3-5 in Winterset, Corning, Bedford, Lenox, and Creston. We also have an Early Head Start Center (serving ages 0-3) in Creston. We are enrolling students for the fall, however, slots are filling up fast. Give your child the head start they need by enrolling them in this quality program that has been perfected for 61 years!!

Today, we celebrate 61 years of Head Start!

Since 1965, this program has helped millions of children and families build stronger futures. It supports early learning, strengthens communities, and creates opportunity across the country.

This milestone reflects the impact of generations of families, educators, and communities who have made Head Start what it is today.

Celebrate with us and learn more: https://hubs.la/Q04g-zJN0

Address

207B N Elm
Creston, IA
50801

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16417828431

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