Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board

01/08/2025

A new survey found a big spike in the number of homeless people. Experts say that's only scratching the surface.

12/30/2024

Overall Homelessness Increases, Yet Promising Solutions Emerge December 27, 2024 — Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today released its 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR) Part 1 to Congress, revealing an 18.1 percent […]

12/19/2024

11/20/2024

Thank you to the North Liberty City Government and Mayor Hoffman for proclaiming this week as Hunger & Homelessness Awareness week! "...[we] urge all citizens to recognize the vital roles we each play in making a difference in the lives of adults and children who experience hunger and homelessness in our community"!

11/19/2024

Thank you to the Johnson County, Iowa Board of Supervisors for proclaiming this week as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week!

The Board of Supervisors proclaims November 17-23, 2024, as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in Johnson County.

Thank you to the Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board for accepting the proclamation.

11/18/2024

Thank you to the City of Iowa The City of Iowa City Government and Mayor Bruce Teague for proclaiming this week Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week in Iowa City! "Through collaboration, education, and advocacy, we can work toward sustainable solutions that address the root causes of food insecurity and homelessness..."

11/18/2024

To kick off Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week, join Shelter Shelter House - Iowa City at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church for a Soup Luncheon, today from 11am-1pm!

Soup's on! Join us tomorrow for the Shelter House Soup Luncheon at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (123 E Market St, Iowa City) in support of Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week. There is no admission fee, and guests can make free-will donations of any amount to support our work.

10/30/2024

November is often a month of giving. Consider donating your time, talent, or funding to our partner agencies and local resources in our community that support residents of Johnson County who are experiencing hunger and homelessness.

10/29/2024

We're getting ready for National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness week, November 17th-23rd. A week of advocacy and support for those living in poverty and experiencing homelessness. 2.5 million children experiencing homelessness is 2.5 million too many.