Burlington Area Homeless Shelter

09/01/2026

There is always hope.

There is always help.

Recovery happens together. Research shows meaningful human connection supports resilience, hope, and long-term recovery. Every connection can make a difference.

08/27/2026

Can you help?

BAHS is running very low on frozen meats to make daily dinner for our Residents, as well as many of the items for the Homeless Supply Bags that we hand out to any who ask.

You can drop off your donation at 123 N Marshall Street, or save some time and select them on our Amazon Current Needs List at https://a.co/0iUBwLPV

Our single greatest need is for operating costs, however. Please consider donating $5 or $10 per month through Paypal or Venmo at https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BD7SNYKYPY6CS&fbclid

Thank you!

08/25/2026

We humbly ask that you to consider giving $5 per month to support the Burlington Area Homeless Shelter. Your support helps us provide shelter services to people in Southeast Iowa who run into unexpected housing emergencies and need a place to stay while they work to get back on their feet. Residents get to stay at the shelter for free and are expected to work to save money to go towards restoring their housing. Support is not a handout but a helpful hand back up.

You can quickly create (or use an existing) PayPal account to setup recurring monthly donations, or you can use a credit card to make a one-time donation. BAHS is a 501(c)3 non-profit.

Your support today helps make someone’s tomorrow a better place - right here in Burlington, Iowa.

Donate here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BD7SNYKYPY6CS&fbclid

08/20/2026

Save the date for our 2026 Fundraising Banquet!

Enjoy delicious food and company, and mingle with Staff and Board Members of BAHS - all while supporting our cause to be the Hope for the Homeless!

08/19/2026

Thank you for your service, The Talbot-Sober Living Residence.

The fabric of the Talbot is woven from the strength, struggles, and resilience of the men in recovery. That energy is powerful, contagious, and inspiring.

The Talbot will continue to fight for those who are struggling—to stand in the gap when someone isn’t strong enough to hold it together on their own.

We don’t give up on people. We stand with them until they can stand on their own. ⚓

07/21/2026

We at BAHS are so fortunate to have such a supportive community.

Can you help with these needs?

Help us re-stock some needed items at our two transitional housing shelters in Des Moines and Lee County! All items can be dropped off at the YMCA in Burlington during operating hours, no appointment necessary. Contact 319-359-9353 with any questions or to arrange a pickup.

2481 Mt. Pleasant St, Burlington.
M-Th: 5am-9pm
Fri: 5am-7pm
Sat: 7am-5pm
Sun: 12-5pm

NEEDED ITEMS:
-Local gift and grocery store gift cards
-Bus tokens
-6 smart TVs (new or used) for survivor bedrooms
-Brooms/dust pans, mops/buckets
-Vacuums
-Fans
-Lamps
-Small trash cans
-Shower curtains/rods
-Window curtains/rods
-Area rugs
-Twin/Full/Queen bedding and mattress covers
-Can openers
-Coffee pots
-Toasters
-Hot pads
-Aluminum foil
-Ziploc bags
-Trash bags
-Razors/shaving cream
-Cleaning products

07/15/2026

Employment opportunities! Thank you, IowaWORKS!

🎉 Afinitas is hosting an Open Interview Day — and you’re invited! 🎉
Ready for a fresh opportunity? Afinitas is hiring for multiple positions and is excited to meet community members who want to explore what’s next in their career journey.
📅 Thursday, July 16, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ Walk-ins encouraged — we’d love to see you!
📍 IowaWORKS (Inside Westland Mall)
550 S. Gear Ave, West Burlington, IA
Come meet the team, learn about multiple openings, and take a step toward your next big opportunity.
➡️ Apply Today:
https://afinitas.com/mediapolis/

07/10/2026

We are so excited to share these numbers for the first 6 months of 2026!

93% Success! Rate - higher than it has ever been, 43% higher than the national average!!!

24 Residents - that's 80% of the total Residents (30) BAHS housed in 2025, in just 6 months!

1,094 Nights of Service - that's 65% of the total nights of service (1687) BAHS provided in 2025, in just 6 months!

How has BAHS accomplished this? Revitalized case management with a focus on trauma-informed care, setting unique and individualized goals, as well as personal accountability and responsibility; improved full-time staffing; and of course YOU!

Thank you for your donations - we can't do it without YOU! Every dollar you donate to BAHS does work in our community!

Would you like to see more and more Success! stories? Please consider an easy, automatic recurring financial donation at https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BD7SNYKYPY6CS&fbclid

07/09/2026

Want to join a close-knit team and serve your community?

BAHS is seeking a weekend 3rd shift weekend Staff member who can also work a single 2nd shift each week.

This position offers 32 hours per week with the option to pick up additional shifts as they become available.

Please search for "Burlington Area Homeless Shelter" on indeed.com to apply!