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...
Search
- Aug 2
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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...
- Jun 7
- 3 min
Healthy Homes: Maintenance
“What makes a healthy home?” What comes to mind when you hear that question? Do you think about the structure of the building, the people...
- May 19
- 1 min
Day of Caring 2022
The United Way’s 2022 Day of Caring was held on May 12, 2022. Six volunteers from Collins Aerospace and seven volunteers from Mercy...
- Apr 24
- 3 min
AmeriCorps Experiences of Willis Dady Staff!
As we wrap up Global Volunteer Month, we wanted to take a minute to thank all our volunteers who have contributed to Willis Dady. In...
- Apr 18
- 3 min
Celebrating Change
Here at Willis Dady we truly value our staff. There are so many different gifts, skills, and personalities that come together to do the...
- Mar 18
- 1 min
2021 Annual Report
"If I were to sum up 2021 in one word, I would say 'grateful'. Grateful that when the number of individuals and families experiencing or...
- Mar 1
- 2 min
What Makes A Good Canned Donation?
When many people think of donating to a homeless services agency, one of their first thoughts is canned goods. But are cans really the...
- Dec 14, 2021
- 2 min
The Gift of a Meal
Did you know many community meal sites are closed during the weekend and on holidays? To ensure our clients still have something to eat,...
- Dec 7, 2021
- 3 min
What's in a Winter Emergency Kit?
This guest blog was written by Stephanie Overbey, a volunteer for Willis Dady Homeless Services. Are you interested in writing a guest...
- Nov 25, 2021
- 2 min
What Are You Thankful For?
Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is a day meant for gratitude, gathering with loved ones, and of course great food. To get in the spirit,...
- Nov 9, 2021
- 2 min
2021 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...
- Nov 2, 2021
- 2 min
2021 Run & Ride Results and Hops for Housing Wrap Up
This year, both of Willis Dady Homeless Service’s annual fundraisers ended in October. Whether you joined us for a great race at Run &...
- Oct 26, 2021
- 1 min
Willis Dady Homeless Services Statement of Literal Homelessness 2021
Willis Dady acknowledges that homelessness is a systemic issue that has always existed in Cedar Rapids and has been exacerbated due to...
- Oct 19, 2021
- 2 min
Knot Your Average Blanket
This guest blog was written by: Tyler, Ethan, and Maia Pham Would you like to be a guest blog writer? Apply today at...
- Oct 5, 2021
- 3 min
How to Promote Self-Sufficiency in Shelters: Housing First & Social Inclusion Models
By Haley Cummings, VISTA Communications Liaison Housing models can play a big role in a homeless person's progression into permanent...