Press Releases

Willis Dady Homeless Services Welcomes Alicia Faust as New Executive Director

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA, August 17, 2020 -The Board of Willis Dady Homeless Services is pleased to announce the selection of Alicia Faust as its new executive director. Faust replaces previous Executive Director, Phoebe Trepp, who returned home to Minneapolis to be closer to family...

Community Weather Overflow Shelter Announces Needs for Next Winter

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA, June 28, 2018 – The Community Overflow Weather Shelter System (COWSS) has released its list of needs for the 2018-19 winter season, including a facility that is near downtown.

In addition to a facility near downtown, the collaborative group is looking for...