Willis Dady Homeless Services

Willis Dady Homeless Services Willis Dady is a non-profit agency helping individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Iowa

Our mission is to empower all experiencing homelessness to build futures of self-sufficiency through advocacy, housing, and employment with the vision of having a community where everyone has housing, stability, and opportunity We provide shelter, case management, housing programs, employment services, and veteran services to the homeless and near-homeless in Linn and surrounding counties in Iowa.

New Blog Alert! We are excited to share that representatives from our Litter Abatement Employment Program were tasked wi...
06/07/2026

New Blog Alert! We are excited to share that representatives from our Litter Abatement Employment Program were tasked with assisting with the first inaugural Cedar Rapids marathon! “We were honored to be asked to be involved in this event. Our clients are a part of the community and are eager to contribute to it!” shared David Karpick, Interim Executive Director at Willis Dady.
➡Visit our blog to learn more: https://www.willisdady.org/post/cedar-rapids-marathon-partnership

We hope all the Cedar Rapids (and surrounding area) runners had a great race at the first Cedar Rapids Marathon! If you'...
06/07/2026

We hope all the Cedar Rapids (and surrounding area) runners had a great race at the first Cedar Rapids Marathon! If you're looking for another race, you can sign up for Dady Dash now! This year's race will be on September 19th at Prairie Park Fishery. Grab your family/friends and run or walk to support homeless services! We would love to see you there!
👉Register here: www.givebutter.com/dadydash26

Meet Travis! An Employment Case Manager. "I Light the Way Home by meeting with clients and supporting them as they work ...
06/06/2026

Meet Travis! An Employment Case Manager. "I Light the Way Home by meeting with clients and supporting them as they work toward building a path forward through employment, whether that’s through short-term support, part-time opportunities, or a full-time paid apprenticeship. Across all three programs, I aim to help build confidence, navigate barriers, and create opportunities that can lead to greater stability, independence, and, ultimately, a place to call home.

Something that stood out to Travis about Willis Dady is its history. "I enjoy history and seeing how organizations evolve, so it was especially meaningful to learn that the name honors a man who lost his life trying to save a child. [This is] something that truly reflects the compassion at the heart of this organization and that founder Jim Welborn, who had experienced homelessness himself, intentionally chose that name, grounding the mission in real stories and lived experience."
🩵Will you join Travis in supporting Willis Dady?
☀Give today at www.willisdady.org/donate or by cash/check at 1247 4th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

🗓SAVE THE DATE!🗓Next Friday, June 12th, we are hosting a fundraiser and bottled water drive with Orange Leaf Frozen Yogu...
06/05/2026

🗓SAVE THE DATE!🗓
Next Friday, June 12th, we are hosting a fundraiser and bottled water drive with Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt🍦 Stop by Orange Leaf (Edgewood Road Location) on June 12th between 11:00am-9:00pm. 20% of all sales made during this timeframe will benefit Willis Dady. Customers will have to say they are there for the Willis Dady fundraising event. Bring a case of water, enjoy a tasty treat, and support a great cause!

🎵Woah, we're halfway there!🎵 Because of your generosity, we’ve reached the halfway point of our $50,000 fundraising goal...
06/04/2026

🎵Woah, we're halfway there!🎵 Because of your generosity, we’ve reached the halfway point of our $50,000 fundraising goal. Each contribution helps provide critical support, stability, and dignity for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
💙Will you support clients reaching their goals by donating to Willis Dady? It's only through your donations that our work is able to continue.
☀Give today online or by cash/check at 1247 4th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

Don't let the sun burn or the bugs bite! ☀️🦟 Donate sunscreen and bug spray to help keep our clients comfortable and pro...
06/03/2026

Don't let the sun burn or the bugs bite! ☀️🦟 Donate sunscreen and bug spray to help keep our clients comfortable and protected this summer. This week's is sunscreen and bug spray.

🌟Check out our Weekly Wishlist on Amazon: https://a.co/4LiUBEs
🏠Bring or ship donations to our main shelter: 1247 4th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.
Thank you for thinking of our clients! If you have any questions, reach out to us at 319-362-7555 or [email protected]

Thank you to John F. Kennedy High School - Cedar Rapids, Iowa  for inviting our team to come present to their freshmen s...
06/02/2026

Thank you to John F. Kennedy High School - Cedar Rapids, Iowa for inviting our team to come present to their freshmen seminar! We shared with their students about Willis Dady's involvement in the community and how they can make an impact🏠

Meet Penny! She is one of our wonderful volunteers at Willis Dady. She helps out at the front desk at the Emergency Shel...
06/01/2026

Meet Penny! She is one of our wonderful volunteers at Willis Dady. She helps out at the front desk at the Emergency Shelter. She Lights the Way Home for clients by being a welcoming face and sounding board for clients when they come to the shelter. She chose to volunteer for Willis Dady because she "enjoys helping other people and this is a good way to help." Thank you for all your hard work!

🩵Will you join Penny in donating to Willis Dady?
☀Give today at www.willisdady.org/donate or by cash/check at 1247 4th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

Meet Ciera! She is a Housing Case Manager for our Permanent Supportive Housing Program. Ciera Lights the Way Home for he...
05/30/2026

Meet Ciera! She is a Housing Case Manager for our Permanent Supportive Housing Program. Ciera Lights the Way Home for her clients through "diligent case management that fosters client’s independence, stability, and personal growth. Our program helps advocate for clients while connecting them to community resources to work towards safe, secure, and long-term housing."
"Since being at Willis Dady is realizing that the small gestures oftentimes make the biggest impact. Simply showing up with a smile on your face, actively listening to client concerns, and having consistent follow-up help form connections with clients that are long lasting and make clients want to continue to engage in services."
🩵Will you join Ciera in supporting Willis Dady?
☀Donate today! willisdady.org/donate or at 1247 4th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

Update: The new generator has been installed!⚡Thank you to First Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids for providing breakfast...
05/29/2026

Update: The new generator has been installed!⚡Thank you to First Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids for providing breakfast for our clients and thank you to our volunteers/staff for making this installation run smoothly!

Address

1247 4th Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids, IA
52403

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13193627555

Website

https://linktr.ee/willisdady

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