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Jan 1
1 min

A Note on the New Year

As we bid farewell to the trials and crises of 2020, we look back on the year with gratitude to each of you who has supported Willis Dady...

Dec 9, 2020
2 min

Operation Christmas Backpacks 2020

This year one of the biggest wishes of Willis Dady Homeless Services is to give the gift of a warm and happy holiday season to the indivi...

Mar 20, 2020
2 min

COVID-19 Updates & How You Can Help

Learn what we're doing to keep our clients safe during the coronavirus outbreak, and how you can help

Jan 2, 2020
1 min

Ribbon Cutting - Renovation Complete!

Thanks to the hundreds of generous and compassionate people in our community, we celebrated our ribbon-cutting for our new expanded build...

Dec 23, 2019
1 min

The Cost of Homelessness

We are pleased to be able to share with you a video presentation of our Cost of Homelessness study by Kasper Kittredge, VISTA Cost of Hom...

Sep 26, 2019
1 min

8th Annual Run & Ride Festival

We couldn’t be more grateful for the community support around our 8th Annual Run & Ride Festival this past weekend! Even with the threat ...

May 30, 2019
1 min

Update: Capital Campaign #7

Our parking lot is open! Enter the parking lot from 4th Avenue ~ the main entrance to the shelter is on the alley side of the building.

May 16, 2019
1 min

Update: Capital Campaign #6

It has been quite a year already! We moved into the newly constructed wing and renovations began on the old wing. With the help of many ...

Dec 3, 2018
1 min

Update: Capital Campaign #5

November was a big month for construction. The building took shape with framing and walls, followed by a roof. Windows are going in which...

Nov 2, 2018
1 min

Update: Capital Campaign #4

We are so excited. With the walls up, we can really begin to imagine the finished product. Hoping this beautiful autumn weather stays aro...

Nov 1, 2018
1 min

Update: Capital Campaign #3

October construction saw an elevator shaft and a basement storm shelter, two highly anticipated and much-needed features that will provid...

Oct 1, 2018
1 min

Update: Capital Campaign #2

In September, the footings and foundation took shape for the new wing of offices and family apartments.

Sep 17, 2018
1 min

Update: Capital Campaign #1

Earlier this spring and summer, preparation began for construction. The playground was dismantled and the second floor emergency exit was...

Jun 29, 2018
0 min

Capital Campaign Ground Breaking

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