Our Story
Amani Community Services was founded in July 2014 in Waterloo, Iowa, by three African Americans who recognized the urgent need for culturally specific services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Initially serving Black Hawk County, the organization quickly expanded to Linn County and, by October 2019, began serving survivors across all counties in Iowa. Over the years, Amani has successfully supported over 1,000 clients and now operates offices in Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Des Moines, and Waterloo.