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Willis Dady Works

800 1st Ave NW, Cedar Rapids

  1. The need for low-barrier, entry-level job positions for people experiencing or near homeless in our community.

  2. The need for Permanent Supportive Housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness and

The Employment Hub is an expansion of Willis Dady's Employment program. At Willis Dady Works, clients have access to workforce training, direct employment opportunities (including mattress recycling), and supportive case management. If you would like to learn more about our Employment program, head over to our Employment page

Also located at 800 1st Ave NW, is Hector's Place Day Center. This resource began in response to an especially cold winter, as our team was looking for places for individuals experiencing homelessness to rest and have access to community resources during the daytime hours. The Day Center is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (excluding agency holidays) 9am-1pm through the back entrance. First come, first serve access to washers, dryers, and shower facilities are available.

Next door to the Employment Hub, the Chandler Pump Apartment building contains 13 units of Supportive Housing for individuals and families leaving homelessness. Willis Dady Homeless Services started our Permanent Supportive Program in 2018 to provide housing to individuals with long histories of homelessness and help build self-sufficiency through case management. If you would like to learn more about this program, head over to our Permanent Supportive Housing page

The Willis Dady Works campus addresses two major gaps in Linn County:

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