I Believe in Waypoint’s Hope

I Believe in Waypoint’s Hope

Belief is the strength from which we build our hopes and dreams into something tangible. Something real. Visible. Actions come from belief, and so does hope. Any mission is going to have a belief behind it. I know for a fact that Waypoint has...

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Inspiring People for 130 Years

Inspiring People for 130 Years

130 years ago, Waypoint started as Cedar Rapids’ chapter of the Young Women Christian’s Association (YWCA). In going over our history, it feels like we’ve been on the same journey of inspiring people to move forward in times of change since our inception. That has always been our central purpose, the foundation that has been our true north as we grew to become the Waypoint we are today...

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2023 Reflection and 2024 Thoughts from CEO Jaye Kennedy

2023 Reflection and 2024 Thoughts from CEO Jaye Kennedy

With the holiday season wrapped up and a new year underway, let’s get some updates from our fabulous CEO, Jaye Kennedy.

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Leading the Way to Address Homelessness and Housing Instability Through Housing First Interventions

Leading the Way to Address Homelessness and Housing Instability Through Housing First Interventions

Over the past five years, we have seen tremendous growth within our Housing Services and the number of individuals served has increased by more than 10,000 individuals. With this increase in services comes the need to clarify with our community what services we are providing, why some of them are changing, and how we are keeping these changes centered on Housing First practices.

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Providing a Safe Space for Domestic Violence Victims: Perspective from an Advocate

Providing a Safe Space for Domestic Violence Victims: Perspective from an Advocate

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. To explain what it’s like to provide domestic violence support, who better to hear it from other than one of our Advocates? Lisa has been a Waypoint Domestic Violence Victim Advocate in the Black Hawk County area for the past 10+ years. Here are some of her answers to questions about working with victim of domestic violence and what her typical day looks like as an Advocate.

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Bringing the Best Out of Our World Through Our Critical Services

Bringing the Best Out of Our World Through Our Critical Services

In looking back over the number of individuals Waypoint served last fiscal year, I feel it’s time to look at what the year has meant for us as a whole.

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Waypoint Serves Historically High Numbers of Community Members Facing Housing Crises

Waypoint Serves Historically High Numbers of Community Members Facing Housing Crises

In light of local conditions, the pandemic, aftermath of the Derecho, and economy, Waypoint’s Housing Services are in historically high demand with the community seeing the number of households experiencing homelessness or a housing crisis over triple the past few years.

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Baylee's Internship Experience at Waypoint

My time at Waypoint allowed me to learn and grow both personally and professionally. I was given so many opportunities that fostered my exploration, education, and experiences.

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Interning at Waypoint

Interning at Waypoint

My name is Jennifer, and I started interning at Waypoint at the beginning of my senior year at the University of Iowa. At the time, I knew I wanted to focus on digital marketing and/or graphic design, but I also wanted to feel like I was giving back to the community while having control over projects that potentially could be assigned to me. Waypoint offered me an opportunity to learn and grow, but also to be independent.

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National Crime Victims' Rights Weeks Staff Spotlights

National Crime Victims' Rights Weeks Staff Spotlights

Learn about our Survivors' Program staff and the difference they make.

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For over 125 years, Waypoint has existed as a vital community resource for individuals in need.

Domestic Violence Resource & Support Line

800.208.0388

Housing Services

319.366.7999 -or- 1.833.739.0065

KidsPoint Child Care

319.365.1636

Survivors' Program

319.365.1458

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