Blog

Written by Gage Thompson of Cedar Rapids, IA Over half a million people in America are currently experiencing homelessness according to...

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,...

Thank you so much for your incredible support of our 2022 End of Year Campaign titled, "There's No Cookie-Cutter Solutions to...

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...

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...

The scenic Prairie Park Fishery has been known for all kinds of activities - ice fishing, geocaching, bird watching, and even scuba...

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...

On Saturday July 30th, 300 people gathered from across Eastern Iowa at Indian Creek Nature Center to attend Willis Dady's largest annual...

Written by Betsy Horowitz A disheveled old man in ragged clothes mutters to himself, picking through garbage in an alley. The sounds of...

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...

Can a home be classified as “healthy” if there’s no food there? If you remember back to our interview with our Employment Services...

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...

For most of us the financial burden of healthcare coverage is often covered by your employer, but what happens when your employment is...

“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...

The United Way’s 2022 Day of Caring was held on May 12, 2022. Six volunteers from Collins Aerospace and seven volunteers from Mercy...

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...

Here at Willis Dady we truly value our staff. There are so many different gifts, skills, and personalities that come together to do the...

"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...

When many people think of donating to a homeless services agency, one of their first thoughts is canned goods. But are cans really the...

Did you know many community meal sites are closed during the weekend and on holidays? To ensure our clients still have something to eat,...