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April 16, 2019 | Vol. 2, Ed. 8

 

Many Thanks! | National Volunteer Appreciation

We provide safe shelter & help people improve the quality of their lives as they move beyond homelessness. Volunteers are essential in our mission of service to people experiencing homelessness. Together, we are the catalyst & voice for systemic community change in the pursuit of homelessness. Join us in saying THANK YOU to our many volunteers! 

Interested in becoming a Shelter House superhero aka volunteer? Click here to find out more!

 

Ending Homelessness | Memo to the 116th Congress

The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) looks forward to working with the 116th Congress to address one of the most critical issues facing extremely low-income families today: the lack of decent, accessible, and affordable housing. Today, just one in four eligible families get the assistance they need to afford a place to call home. With leadership from Congress, we can end family homelessness and housing poverty once and for all.

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Economic Opportunity | Job Lab @ Shelter House

Job Lab is open to the public Monday – Friday 8am – 10am and is equipped with computers to search for employment opportunities, create resumes, and apply for jobs. Our employment case manager and volunteers are also available to:

  • Help create or update a resume
  • Provide information on current job openings
  • Assist with interview tips and practice

Additional resources:

  • Meet with recruiters on-site from local companies hiring for immediate openings
  • Employment, life skills, and computer skills workshops
  • Interview and work clothes
  • Access to hundreds of employers in our online database

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Shelter House
PO Box 3146
Iowa City, Iowa 52244-3146
(319) 351-0326
info@shelterhouseiowa.org

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About Shelter House 
Much more than a roof and a bed
. Since 1983, Shelter House has provided safe shelter and helped people improve the quality of their lives as they move beyond homelessness. We offer a robust continuum of programs and supports focusing on emergency, stabilization, and long-term interventions in the areas of housing, employment, and mental health recovery. In so doing, we help hundreds of men, women and children each year to get back on their feet. For more information about Shelter House, visit https://shelterhouseiowa.org/

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