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Apr 18, 20223 min read

Celebrating Change

Here at Willis Dady we truly value our staff. There are so many different gifts, skills, and personalities that come together to do the...

Mar 18, 20221 min read

2021 Annual Report

"If I were to sum up 2021 in one word, I would say 'grateful'. Grateful that when the number of individuals and families experiencing or...

Mar 1, 20222 min read

What Makes A Good Canned Donation?

When many people think of donating to a homeless services agency, one of their first thoughts is canned goods. But are cans really the...

Dec 14, 20212 min read

The Gift of a Meal

Did you know many community meal sites are closed during the weekend and on holidays? To ensure our clients still have something to eat,...

Dec 7, 20213 min read

What's in a Winter Emergency Kit?

This guest blog was written by Stephanie Overbey, a volunteer for Willis Dady Homeless Services. Are you interested in writing a guest...

Nov 25, 20212 min read

What Are You Thankful For?

Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is a day meant for gratitude, gathering with loved ones, and of course great food. To get in the spirit,...

Nov 9, 20212 min read

2021 Holiday Giving Opportunities at Willis Dady

Are you looking for ways to give back and make a difference this holiday season? Check out the following challenges and gifts we have for...

Nov 2, 20212 min read

2021 Run & Ride Results and Hops for Housing Wrap Up

This year, both of Willis Dady Homeless Service’s annual fundraisers ended in October. Whether you joined us for a great race at Run &...

Oct 26, 20211 min read

Willis Dady Homeless Services Statement of Literal Homelessness 2021

Willis Dady acknowledges that homelessness is a systemic issue that has always existed in Cedar Rapids and has been exacerbated due to...

Oct 19, 20212 min read

Knot Your Average Blanket

This guest blog was written by: Tyler, Ethan, and Maia Pham Would you like to be a guest blog writer? Apply today at...

Oct 5, 20213 min read

How to Promote Self-Sufficiency in Shelters: Housing First & Social Inclusion Models

By Haley Cummings, VISTA Communications Liaison Housing models can play a big role in a homeless person's progression into permanent...

Sep 21, 20212 min read

The Five Love Languages of Volunteering: Physical Touch

By Sierra Pope, VISTA Volunteer Coordinator The fifth and final love language left for us to discuss is physical touch. This might be...

Sep 7, 20215 min read

Violence Among Homeless Women: The Recurring Issue We Need to Address

This blog contains discussions about sexual assault, physical assault, abuse, and where to find help in our community. By: Julia McNeff,...

Aug 24, 20212 min read

The Five Love Languages of Volunteering: Words of Affirmation

By Sierra Pope, VISTA Volunteer Coordinator Continuing with our series on the love languages, today will be focused on words of...

Aug 10, 20213 min read

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion In The Workplace

By Haley Cummings, VISTA Communications Liaison Diversity, equity, and inclusion. What do these three words really mean and why are they...

Jul 29, 20212 min read

Willis Dady Works Public Announcement

Willis Dady Announces Willis Dady Works Employment Hub and Supportive Housing Officials of Willis Dady Homeless Services are announcing...

Jul 20, 20212 min read

The Five Love Languages of Volunteering: Quality Time

By Sierra Pope, VISTA Volunteer Coordinator If you’ve been following along with our love languages series, you would have already read...

Jul 13, 20213 min read

Willis Dady's June Staff Fun Day

In June of 2021, Willis Dady hosted a day-long Staff Retreat at the Meadowlark Pavillion at Wanatee Park. As part of our Mental Health...

Jul 6, 20213 min read

Dismissing Those Who Help

This guest blog was written by Carol Smith. Would you like to be a guest blog writer? Apply today at https://www.willisdady.org/volunteer...

Jun 22, 20212 min read

The Five Love Languages of Volunteering: Giving Gifts

By Sierra Pope, VISTA Volunteer Coordinator Gifts Next in our love languages series is gift-giving. This might be how you show love if...

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