You can help us provide support, stability & opportunity.
Use the form below to make a general donation to Willis Dady
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Thank you for giving to support Willis Dady's mission & vision!
All donations unless specified are general donation gifts to Willis Dady Homeless Services. Unrestricted gifts allow us to meet the most urgent needs of our operations throughout the years, like keeping the lights on.
Thank you for your support of our agency! Reach out to Aaron Amundson at 319-362-7555 or AaronA@willisdady.org with any questions.
If you have a recurring donation set up through Givebutter that you would like to cancel, or modify, please create a Givebutter account (linked in your last payment email) and contact their support team. If you have questions, or concerns about this process contact Aaron Amundson, our Development Director at 319-362-7555 or AaronA@willisdady.org
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Light the Way Home!
Light the Way Home for clients at Willis Dady this summer. We need your help to raise $52,000 for our general fund, which supports all areas of Willis Dady with both literal and metaphorical light.
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The light of hope and moving forward.
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The light of acceptance and belonging.
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The light of empowerment and opportunity.
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The light of the computer screen as you hit submit on a job application.
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The light that comes from flipping the switch in a new apartment.
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The light of your call notification reminding you someone is on your side.
The light that brings you home.
Your gift could be doubled through an employer matching gift.
Contact your human resources department to learn more about your company's matching gift program today!
Employer Matching
Does your employer match gifts made to local nonprofits?
Below are a just a few of the many local and national companies that match donations made by their employees. Don't see your employer? Contact your HR department to see if your donation is eligible for a company match!
Aegon/TransAmerica
Alliant Energy
AT&T
Autozone
Bank of America
Bank of the West
Cargill
Collins Aerospace
GAP
General Mills
Graybar
H&R Block
Home Depot
ING
Ingredion
International Paper
John Deere
Monsanto
Office Depot
Pfizer
Pioneer
Prudential
Ruffalo Noel Levitz
Sprint
Starbucks
State Farm
Thrivent
Toyota
Travelers
Toys R Us
US Bank
Walmart
Wells Fargo
Whirlpool
and more!
Endowment Fund
We have two Endowment Funds at the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation:
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Willis Dady Emergency Shelter Fund
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Willis Dady Emergency Shelter Friends Fund
To learn more about the endowments, to discuss the Endow Iowa Tax Credit, or to make a donation to the endowment, please contact the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation at (319) 366-2862.
The Welborn Society
Would you like to support our community well into the future?
Perhaps you, a family member, or a friend has experienced homelessness. Maybe you're a Veteran who wants to provide lasting support for future Veterans. Maybe your heart longs for ending homelessness and supporting those in need. Whatever drives your passion for helping those experiencing homelessness, estate planning is a wonderful way to help ensure we continue to provide our services will into the future.
Whether you're interested in naming Willis Dady in your will or bequest, setting up a Charitable Remainder trust or Charitable Gift annuity, or giving a gift of life insurance or appreciated stock, we'd love to talk with you about planned giving options. Please contact Aaron Amundson at AaronA@willisdady.org to learn more about planned giving to Willis Dady.
Current Needs
In addition to monetary donations, donating goods is a great way to support our clients and programs!
Please call ahead or inquire below before bringing a donation to the shelter in order to ensure we have the space and current need for your donation.
To download our Wishlist in a pdf format for sharing, click here!
Goods Donations
Kit Making
Consider assembling any of our kits to address a variety of our client's needs: Food Bags, Hygiene Kits, and Laundry Kits help our team provide needed supplies to individuals experiencing homelessness.
Click here to download our kit pdf to see what each kit includes, and how to assemble them!
“Our pro tip is also to use quart-sized zipper top storage bags!”
-a volunteer group assembling hygiene kits
Want your gift to make the most impact?
Make a financial gift to Willis Dady Homeless Services.
25% of our operational costs are covered from private donations.
General, operational contributions from individuals, churches, groups, and businesses make up the second largest segment of our annual income. Unless designated otherwise, all donations we receive go towards operations, which includes client needs (e.g. food, hygiene items, cleaning items, etc.), client transportation (bus tickets), building utilities, building maintenance, administrative costs, staff salaries, and other operational expenses.
Donate Online
Mail or Delivery
Donate online via PayPal or Givebutter in the form at the top of the page.
Send or hand deliver cash, check, or money order.
Make checks payable to Willis Dady Homeless Services.
Willis Dady Homeless Services
1247 4th Ave SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403