55+ Unhoused Homelessness in Cedar Rapids: Alicia Faust, Executive Director of Willis Dady Homeless Services, will provide a brief overview of Willis Dady’s mission and service, and then will focus on high-level priorities shared by homeless service providers, city and county officials, and nonprofit partners in tackling unsheltered homelessness in the Cedar Rapids metro area. This will include the recommendations from the National Alliance to End Homelessness and an update on the work of the new Homeless Systems Manager, J’nae Peterman. The session will conclude with an open forum, allowing attendees to ask questions and engage in discussions about Willis Dady's work and the broader systems approach to homelessness.
Bridge to Opportunities meets at 2100 1st Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids, directly across from Cottage Grove Place and Cottage Grove Ave. Parking and entrance, including a handicap ramp are at the back of the building. Questions: Call 319-640-5357.
