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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...
Dec 7, 20213 min read


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 25, 20212 min read


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 9, 20212 min read


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 &...
Nov 2, 20212 min read


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 26, 20211 min read


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 19, 20212 min read


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...
Oct 5, 20213 min read
The Five Love Languages of Volunteering: Physical Touch
By Sierra Pope, VISTA Volunteer Coordinator The fifth and final love language left for us to discuss is physical touch. This might be...
Sep 21, 20212 min read


Violence Among Homeless Women: The Recurring Issue We Need to Address
This blog contains discussions about sexual assault, physical assault, abuse, and where to find help in our community. By: Julia McNeff,...
Sep 7, 20215 min read


The Five Love Languages of Volunteering: Words of Affirmation
By Sierra Pope, VISTA Volunteer Coordinator Continuing with our series on the love languages, today will be focused on words of...
Aug 24, 20212 min read


Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion In The Workplace
By Haley Cummings, VISTA Communications Liaison Diversity, equity, and inclusion. What do these three words really mean and why are they...
Aug 10, 20213 min read


Willis Dady Works Public Announcement
Willis Dady Announces Willis Dady Works Employment Hub and Supportive Housing Officials of Willis Dady Homeless Services are announcing...
Jul 29, 20212 min read


The Five Love Languages of Volunteering: Quality Time
By Sierra Pope, VISTA Volunteer Coordinator If you’ve been following along with our love languages series, you would have already read...
Jul 20, 20212 min read


Willis Dady's June Staff Fun Day
In June of 2021, Willis Dady hosted a day-long Staff Retreat at the Meadowlark Pavillion at Wanatee Park. As part of our Mental Health...
Jul 13, 20213 min read


Dismissing Those Who Help
This guest blog was written by Carol Smith. Would you like to be a guest blog writer? Apply today at https://www.willisdady.org/volunteer...
Jul 6, 20213 min read


The Five Love Languages of Volunteering: Giving Gifts
By Sierra Pope, VISTA Volunteer Coordinator Gifts Next in our love languages series is gift-giving. This might be how you show love if...
Jun 22, 20212 min read


Children Experience Homelessness Too
This guest blog is written by Ethan (12 years old), Maia (10 years old), and Tyler (14 years old). You might ignore the person sleeping...
Jun 8, 20213 min read


Willis Dady's Mental Health & Wellness Day March 2021
In March of 2021, Willis Dady hosted a day-long Staff Retreat at the Palmer House Stable. As part of our Mental Health and Wellness...
May 30, 20214 min read


Day of Caring 2021 at Cedar House
The United Way’s 2021 Day of Caring was held on May 13, 2021. Twenty volunteers from Collins Aerospace joined Willis Dady staff at Cedar...
May 22, 20211 min read


The Five Love Languages of Volunteering: Acts of Service
By Sierra Pope, VISTA Volunteer Coordinator Acts of Service First up in our love languages series is acts of service. This might be how...
May 18, 20212 min read
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