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Summer Director's Note
Every quarter, Willis Dady sends out a newsletter with a special note from one of our Program Directors, or from a member of our Board of...
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- Aug 7
- 2 min
One man's trash is another man's employment opportunity!
One of Willis Dady's eight programs is the employment program. This program is essential in assisting clients to get connected with job...
- Jul 24
- 2 min
Hector's Place Day Center
For the last several years, only one shower and laundry unit were accessible to people sleeping outside in the Cedar Rapids metro area....
- Jul 17
- 2 min
Shop for Shelter Success
This past Saturday Willis Dady hosted our first ever Shop for Shelter! This event was created with the goal of collecting cases of water...
- Jun 24
- 1 min
Becoming a Shopping Volunteer
Do you want to serve in your community but just didn’t have the time? Or maybe you serve already but want to multiply your impact. We’ve...
- Jun 15
- 3 min
Lending a Hand Across Generations
Ethan Pham As we traverse a bustling city or stroll through a tranquil neighborhood, many of us have come across an individual...
- Mar 26
- 3 min
Is It Possible to Eat Healthy While Homeless?
Sara Temple, BSN, RN Eating a diet rich in nutrients while avoiding too much salt, sugar, and fat is important for everyone. Healthy...
- Mar 19
- 3 min
Is Health Impacted by Housing?
Written by Gage Thompson of Cedar Rapids, IA Over half a million people in America are currently experiencing homelessness according to...
- Jan 31
- 3 min
New Year: New Mission, Vision, and Values
New Years is a great time to reflect on the past year. We often reminisce on major events that happened, what direction our careers went,...
- Jan 7
- 1 min
No Cookie-Cutter Solutions to Homelessness: Campaign Update
Thank you so much for your incredible support of our 2022 End of Year Campaign titled, "There's No Cookie-Cutter Solutions to...
- Dec 15, 2022
- 2 min
No Cookie-Cutter Solutions to Homelessness
If you have been following our 2022 End of Year Campaign, you are familiar with our gingerbread mascot. If you’re just tuning in or would...
- Nov 3, 2022
- 2 min
2022 Holiday Giving Opportunities at Willis Dady
Are you looking for ways to give back and make a difference this holiday season? Check out the following challenges and gifts we have for...
- Oct 21, 2022
- 2 min
2022 Run & Ride Wrap-Up
The scenic Prairie Park Fishery has been known for all kinds of activities - ice fishing, geocaching, bird watching, and even scuba...
- Aug 23, 2022
- 2 min
370 Hours: Rylee's Year of Volunteering at Willis Dady
If you’ve called our phone or walked in our front door within the last year, you’ve undoubtedly met our front desk volunteer Rylee. July...
- Aug 11, 2022
- 2 min
Willis Dady's 7th Annual Hops for Housing Event Wrap-Up
On Saturday July 30th, 300 people gathered from across Eastern Iowa at Indian Creek Nature Center to attend Willis Dady's largest annual...
- Aug 2, 2022
- 3 min
An Invisible Issue: Rural Homelessness
Written by Betsy Horowitz A disheveled old man in ragged clothes mutters to himself, picking through garbage in an alley. The sounds of...
- Jul 5, 2022
- 4 min
Healthy Homes: Affordable Housing
If someone is transitioning from staying outside or in a shelter, they might not know the things to look for in an apartment. They may...
- Jun 28, 2022
- 2 min
Healthy Homes: Access to Food
Can a home be classified as “healthy” if there’s no food there? If you remember back to our interview with our Employment Services...
- Jun 21, 2022
- 4 min
Healthy Homes: Accountability and Learning Skills
If we surveyed 100 people, I’m confident all 100 people would say they don’t like chores. Then why does Willis Dady require clients...
- Jun 14, 2022
- 4 min
Healthy Homes: Housing as Health Care
For most of us the financial burden of healthcare coverage is often covered by your employer, but what happens when your employment is...
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