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Waypoint also serves 14 counties throughout Iowa, with our Survivors' Program. They also support victims of violent felony crimes.
Waypoint’s mission is “to inspire people to move forward,” which is accomplished through leadership in the community’s housing, domestic violence, and homicide survivors’ services, impacting over 15,000 people in crisis each year. Waypoint provides advocacy for people experiencing domestic violence, needing housing, or experiencing a housing crisis by providing emergency shelter, and housing solut
08/06/2026
Our vision of creating more affordable housing in our community is becoming a reality.
Recently, a few of our dedicated capital campaign committee members had the opportunity to get a sneak peek inside the 12 new entry-level apartments, opening this fall, being created through Waypoint's Creating Hope: A New Vision for the Madge Phillips Center capital campaign.
These apartments will provide safe, stable, and affordable housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness as they take the next step toward independence.
Housing is more than four walls. It is the foundation for rebuilding lives. It provides the stability needed to secure employment, keep children connected to their schools, improve health, and begin to heal. Every door we open represents a new beginning. Every apartment creates an opportunity for someone to move from crisis to stability, and from surviving to thriving.
We are incredibly grateful to every donor who has believed in this vision and invested in this campaign. We are getting so close to reaching our goal, and we can't wait to welcome our first residents’ home this fall. Together, we are creating hope, one home, one family, and one future at a time.
Learn more: https://www.waypointservices.org/donate/creatinghope
"I was very excited to be nominated, and it was great to be recognized and have all of my coworkers with me and come support me at the event." - Amanda Johnson
Thank you, Amanda, for sharing your experience as a Tribute to Women of Achievement honoree. We loved celebrating you and the difference you make in our community!
A thoughtful nomination can create a lasting memory while supporting our vital programs that inspire people to move forward. Submit your nomination today: https://shorturl.at/TBxf9
Thank you, Mayor Steve Dodson of the City of Hiawatha, Iowa for taking a stand against violence by becoming an Exceptional Gentleman.
Mayor Dodson shared that the Gentleman Campaign "is about redefining masculinity around safety, respect, and community accountability, ensuring that men play an active role in ending domestic violence rather than staying on the sidelines."
Please join Hiawatha Mayor Dodson and help us reach our goal of 100 men taking the pledge to support Waypoint's Victim Services and Caring Dads.
Take the pledge today: https://givebutter.com/gentleman-campaign-yj0uux
08/03/2026
Your support helps provide high-quality early education to children at KidsPoint Child Care regardless of their family's income. Thank you for investing in the future generation of our community and helping children and families thrive.
08/02/2026
Have you checked out our Summer Newsletter yet? ☀️
Take a look at the latest impact statistics, program updates, and event details showing how your support is helping inspire people to move forward.
Read it here: https://www.waypointservices.org/blog/summer-2026-waypoint-newsletter
08/01/2026
One story can inspire countless others.
For 45 years, Tribute to Women of Achievement has celebrated women who make a difference through their leadership, service, resilience, creativity, and innovation. If someone came to mind, help us share her story.
Nominate her today and support Waypoint's vital programs: https://shorturl.at/D7yGc
A huge thank you to Can Shed for making it easy to give back! Simply bring in your cans, let the staff know you'd like to donate your earnings to Waypoint, and your recycling will help support our programs serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness, violence, and poverty. Thank you for supporting our community!
07/30/2026
Thanks to a grant from Dupaco Community Credit Union, we have had the opportunity to partner with Eric Dregne with The Innovation Lab to strengthen our organization through strategic planning and operational efficiencies.
We are grateful for partners like Eric, the Innovation Lab, and Dupaco who believe that investing in organizational capacity ultimately strengthens the services available to our community. Thank you for your partnership and support!
07/29/2026
Tonight, July 29, Waypoint's Street Outreach Coordinator, Katelyn, will lead the Point-in-Time (PIT) Count in Linn County to identify individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness.
The Point-in-Time Count is a one-night snapshot that helps communities understand how many people are experiencing homelessness, identify local needs, track trends over time, and inform funding and planning for housing and support services.
A special thank you to our community partners who are giving their time to support this important effort: Willis Dady Homeless Services ,HACAP , Area Substance Abuse Council - ASAC, Veterans Affairs, AbbeHealth, UnityPoint Health, and Waypoint. Together, we're working to better understand the needs of our community and strengthen the response to homelessness.
Thank you, Curt Heideman with Bankers Trust Company, for becoming an Exceptional Gentleman!
Curt joined the growing number of men in our community who are taking a stand against violence because he believes, "The Gentleman Campaign is a tremendous way to bring light to the wonderful things that Waypoint does within our community."
If you've been thinking about joining the campaign, now is the perfect time. Your pledge supports Waypoint's Victim Services and Caring Dads while helping create a safer, stronger community for everyone.
Join Curt and make your pledge today: https://givebutter.com/gentleman-campaign-yj0uux
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