Does your employer match gifts made to local nonprofits?  Below are a just a few of the many local and national companies that match...

After nearly 20 years at Willis Dady Homeless Services, Shelter Services Director Denine Rushing has accepted a new position and will be...

by Ethan Pham For many of us, losing an ID is rarely more than a simple inconvenience and a trip to the DOT. However, for people...

At the end of June, our mattress recycling team was able to send out their first shipment. This marks a major milestone for our program....

Brian, our Mattress Recycling Lead, shared what it is like to overcome the hardships of disability, homelessness, and addiction. His...

Willis Dady is now enrolled in Walmart's Spark Good program! With online purchases either on Walmart's website or mobile app, you can...

Is your group or company looking for a way to team build for a great cause? Let's look at GreatAmerica's example! GreatAmerica organized...

On Saturday April 12th, 250 people gathered from across Eastern Iowa at the Olympic South Side Theater to attend Willis Dady's largest...

DIVISIONS 1 and 2: Unauthorized Use of Public Land and Public Camping Enforcement would burden local law enforcement and remove the...

By Ethan Pham One of Willis Dady’s initiatives is the Outreach Food Bags program, which aims to help community members during challenging...

By Ethan Pham Winter is the most dangerous time of the year for individuals without a shelter. From chilblains to trench foot, what...

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...

This past October 5th, we were refreshed with a beautiful morning at Prairie Park Fishery. The fall weather was cool but warming as Dady...

Thank you to everyone who has followed along and supported our spring 2024 Saddle Up Solutions Campaign. We used wild west imagery to...

As we near the conclusion of our Spring 24 Saddle Up Solutions Campaign, we wanted to compile all the client stories we've shared in our...

By Ethan Pham Many may think that homelessness is only a battle of finding a roof to live under, but it actually comes with more problems...

By Jayden Knapp I recently finished my Operations and Events Internship with Willis Dady, along with finishing my Cornell College career...

By Ethan Pham Despite having a safe place that one can call home being an essential need for a human, many people with mental health...

On Saturday April 27th, over 300 people gathered from across Eastern Iowa at the Hotel at Kirkwood to attend Willis Dady's largest annual...

John Ayala interned at Willis Dady the fall semester of 2022. He was with us for 140 hours working towards his social and criminal...