Willis Dady Homeless Services

What Willis Dady Homeless Services does

Willis Dady Homeless Services

Name

Willis Dady Homeless Services

Legal name

Willis Dady Emergency Shelter Inc.

Website

https://willisdady.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Willis Dady Homeless Services is a Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1987 that provides emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, veteran programs, and employment services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Linn County and Eastern Iowa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Social Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Emergency shelter services
• Homeless housing programs
• Veteran housing services
• Employment assistance programs
• Day services center

Headquarters

HQ city

Cedar Rapids

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Willis Dady relies heavily on donations from individuals, businesses, and community members. Donations support general operations and help fill budgetary gaps. The organization is enrolled in Walmart's Spark Good program for online donations.
2. Grants: The organization receives grants from foundations and corporations. Recent grants include $50,000 from Lowe's Hometowns for Westminster House renovations. The organization also receives VA funding for GPD veteran programs.
3. Mattress Recycling Fees: The Mattress Recycling program charges $10 for Linn County residents to drop off mattresses, generating modest revenue while providing employment opportunities for clients.
4. Event Fundraising: Major annual events like Hops for Housing raise significant funds. The 10th Annual Hops for Housing raised over $50,000 for the general fund.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Willis Dady Homeless Services provides emergency overnight shelter, transitional and rapid rehousing, employment-readiness programming, a daytime drop-in center, and veteran-specific housing support for people experiencing homelessness in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area. Services are delivered free of charge to program participants and funded through donations, grants, and government contracts.

Product overview

Willis Dady Homeless Services is a nonprofit homeless services organization offering a coordinated portfolio of programs organized around three pillars: housing, employment, and advocacy. The core offerings include Emergency Shelter (with capacity for 25 single men, 10 veterans, 10 single women, and 4 family apartments), housing programs (Rapid Rehousing, Permanent Supportive Housing with 18 total units across Welborn House and Chandler Pump Apartments), Veteran-specific services (GPD Shelter, TIP Program, Veteran Case Management), and employment services through Willis Dady Works (job training, mattress recycling, hygiene facilities). Supporting services include Street Outreach, Hector's Place Day Center, and a Mattress Recycling program. The organization operates as a single unified service provider rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Shelter

Quantifiable outcome

• Since 2019 expanded shelter serves 25 single men (from 15), 10 veterans (from 0 reserved beds), and 6 families (from 2)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Waypoint's Housing ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinated entry partnership where Waypoint's Housing Services screens clients seeking shelter and connects them with appropriate services including Willis Dady's emergency shelter. Housing Services attempts to identify non-shelter alternatives first.
• City of Cedar RapidscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Litter Abatement program where Willis Dady clients perform litter cleanup services for local businesses and the city. Part of the Employment Services program providing job training and work experience.
• GreatAmerica Financial ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate volunteer partner that organized an afternoon of service, assembling 600 food kits and 80 tie blankets for Willis Dady clients. Expanded reach and engagement in the community.
• Cedar Rapids MarathonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partnership connecting marathon participants with Willis Dady's mission and services, with case managers developing step-by-step stability plans for referred clients.
• Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTreatment provider where Willis Dady clients are referred for substance abuse treatment and residency programs as part of their path to stability.
• Iowa Homeless CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide advocacy organization representing homeless service providers. Willis Dady participates in advocacy efforts including Day on the Hill events and policy discussions.
• 50+ Employers (Donation Matching)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerOver 50 local and national companies match employee donations to Willis Dady including 3M, ADM, Alliant Energy, John Deere, Microsoft, Wells Fargo, and others.
• Ushers Ferry Historic VillageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for Hops for Housing annual fundraiser event, hosting 200+ attendees for beer tasting and fundraising activities.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Waypoint Services: Waypoint Services is a Cedar Rapids-based nonprofit providing housing, counseling, and crisis services in Linn County. It operates the coordinated entry system that funnels clients to Willis Dady's shelter and shares overlapping homeless services, domestic violence, and family support missions in the same geographic market.
• Matthew 25 Ministries: Matthew 25 Ministries is a Cedar Rapids-area nonprofit offering shelter, food, clothing, and household items to those experiencing poverty or homelessness. It serves the same Linn County client population as Willis Dady and operates complementary emergency services and case management.

Regional players

• HACAP (Hawkeye Area Community Action Programs): HACAP is a regional Community Action Agency serving six eastern Iowa counties including Linn County, providing housing assistance, homeless prevention, energy assistance, and Head Start. It overlaps directly with Willis Dady's housing stability and emergency assistance programs across an overlapping service territory.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/willisdady
• YouTubeyoutube.com/willisdady
• Facebookfacebook.com/willisdadyhomelessservices
• Instagraminstagram.com/willisdady

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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