Waypoint Boasts Many Successes in 2020 So Far
2020 has been a rough year for everyone, including Waypoint. Despite the chaos that the beginning of the year brought, Waypoint is grateful for the dedicated staff, volunteers, and community members who made the following accomplishments possible in fiscal year 2020. Waypoint is hopeful that this momentum will continue throughout the remainder of 2020 so those in crisis can continue to receive they support they need to move forward.
Read ArticleDomestic Violence Program Allows Sandra to Move Forward After Abuse
So many factors make it difficult for survivors to move forward from an abusive relationship, but Waypoint’s Victim Advocates are available to provide advocacy, resources, and support to allow each individual to learn and grow in ways that best fit their unique situation and needs.
Read ArticleSurvivors’ Program transitions from Horizons to Waypoint
The Survivors’ Program, previously administered by Horizons, has transitioned to Waypoint as of August 10, 2020.
Read ArticleAllstate Foundation Provides Grant that Empowers Financial Future for Iowa Survivors
Many domestic violence victim service providers are expecting an increase in need for their services as COVID-19 continues to impact communities across the country. As businesses closed and stay-at-home orders were put in place, survivors of domestic violence faced a heightened risk of abuse if they were at home with their abuser and increased financial difficulties as many people were forced to apply for unemployment.
Read ArticleThe COVID-19 Impact
The COVID-19 health crisis has had a devastating impact across the country, including right here in our own community. As businesses closed and shelter-in-place orders were put into place, individuals and families struggled to adjust to the new normal. The individuals and families Waypoint serves were hit even harder as they worked to navigate homelessness, domestic violence, and poverty now intensified by unemployment, health concerns, and social isolation. Please read below to see how COVID-19 affected our programs.
Read ArticleApril is Volunteer Appreciation Month
April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month, which is truly a time to celebrate all the incredible individuals and groups who make an impact at Waypoint. Especially during times of crisis and uncertainty, which we are all facing now due to the spread of COVID-19 across the country and in our community, volunteers are now more important than ever and even more deserving of recognition. While we can’t recognize our volunteers in a traditional way, we are doing our best to send our love and support virtually as we patiently wait for the day that we can all be together again.
Read ArticleTribute Honor Society Provides Hope to Waypoint Clients Working to Move Forward
Scholarships were provided to three women utilizing Waypoint's programs to support their career development, child care tuition, and basic needs with funds from the 2020 Tribute Honor Society.
Read ArticleCelebrating 125 Years Serving the Community We Call Home
Waypoint spent 2019 celebrating 125 years of working to improve the lives of those in need in the community. With a long history beginning as the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA), Waypoint continues to focus on providing life-changing resources and services to community members experiencing poverty, homelessness, and domestic violence. While the mission of “inspiring people to move forward” has remained a constant, the organization itself has changed drastically over the years.
Read ArticleCelebrating Waypoint’s 125th Anniversary
This year, Waypoint marks 125 years of working to improve the lives of those in need in the community. With a long history beginning as the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA), Waypoint is focused on providing life-changing resources and services to community members experiencing poverty, homelessness, and domestic violence.
Read ArticlePreschool Graduation at KidsPoint Learning Center and Preschool
Button up your gown, fix your cap, and secure your tassel because KidsPoint Child Care is celebrating preschool graduation!
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