On this #WhatWeNeedWednesday we are asking for bath towels, sleeping bags, and tents. Please consider donating these items to help! If you are interested in donating items... 💙 Check out our Weekly Wishlist on Amazon at a.co/4LiUBEs

Thank you to everyone who came out in support of Hops for Housing this weekend! We'll be dropping some more pictures soon over on the Hops for Housing Facebook page, but for now we wanted to highlight our volunteers. Thank you, volunteers!

We're excited to announce a new kit making opportunity: Summer Ready Bags☀ The summer months can be especially grueling for those without housing. Having survival items like those found in these summer ready bags can provide some comfort and relief from the elements.

‼We have an urgent need! On this #WhatWeNeedWednesday we are asking for toilet paper. Please consider donating to help! If you are interested in donating items... 💙 Check out our Weekly Wishlist on Amazon at a.co/4LiUBEs

Have you noticed we've been posting more urgent needs recently? That's because we've been running low on critical supplies. And you can help! Would you consider adding one of our critical needs to your monthly shopping list? Call 319-362-7555 or email [email protected] to.💙

On this day, Willis Dady acknowledges the sacrifices veterans have made for the safety of our country. Willis Dady offers shelter and housing specific programs to those who have served, because we believe every veteran deserves a safe, affordable location to call home. 💙🏘

For this week's #FactualFriday, we wanted to share about our statue. Did you know that in 2020, Willis Dady dedicated a statue honoring Veterans experiencing homelessness? It's visible on the 4th Avenue side of the building.📷

Join us at Lucky's on 16th next Wednesday, June 7th from 6-8pm for BINGO! 10% of the day's profits are being donated back to Willis Dady, so grab your breakfast, lunch of dinner from Lucky's on June 7th to support us.

Have you seen our Ambassadors downtown? ☀️🦺 Read more about the Ambassador program through this recent Gazette article: thegazette.com/local-governme…

We are looking for donors to assemble Summer Ready Bags to be dropped off at our shelter (1247 4th Ave SE). These bags should include a drawstring bag with the following: • Reusable water bottle • Flavored water packets • Sunscreen • Bug spray • Poncho • Snacks

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Don't forget! Tomorrow night from 6-8pm we will be at Lucky's on 16th for BINGO to benefit Willis Dady. We hope to see you there! Can't make it out? Grab breakfast, lunch, or dinner tomorrow as 10% of the day's proceeds will be donated back to us.

Did you know...that Willis Dady is a "Housing First" agency? This means we believe that the first step to individual or household stability is stable housing. To learn more about our programs or donate, go to willisdady.org today!

Need dinner plans on Wednesday, June 21st?😏 Grab a bite to eat at Taco John's in Hiawatha! 20% of proceeds between 4-8pm will be donated to Willis Dady Homeless Services. What is your go-to order at Taco John's? #TacoWednesday

Dinner plans tonight from 4-8pm at Taco Johns in Hiawatha! We hope to see you there!📷 #tacowednesday

Do you want to serve in your community but simply don’t have enough time? We've got a great solution, become a shopping volunteer! 🛒 Call 319-362-7555 or email [email protected] to learn more about how to help.💙 Check out willisdady.org/blog for more details.

Happy Independence Day from all of us at Willis Dady! Our offices will be closed today (July 4th, 2023) but our shelter will remain open! 💥If you are in need of shelter please call Shelter Services at 319-366-7999.

We will be collecting bottled water donations to help people experiencing homelessness stay hydrated on these hot summer days! Join us at the Johnson Ave Hy-Vee location on this Saturday from 10am - 4pm at our Shop for Shelter event.🛒

We hope to see you tomorrow at our Shop for Shelter event! Add a case of bottled water to your grocery list, we will load your donation onto an Iowa National Guard truck for safe keeping and transportation to our shelter. 🛒Grocery shop to make a difference! #shopforshelter

On this #WhatWeNeedWednesday we are asking for individually wrapped grab-&-go items and cans with easy-open pop-tops. Please consider donating any of these items to help! 💙 Check out our Weekly Wishlist on Amazon at a.co/4LiUBEs