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Look for the "donation umbrella" to make your donation.

May 31, 2012 Read More

7pm - 8pm

June 1, 2012 Read More

Homemade Salads and Desserts, $10 Donation

June 26th, 4pm - 9pm Read More

Bluebird Diner will donate a portion of the proceeds to Shelter House.

May 22nd, 4pm - 9pm Read More

Bluebird Diner will donate a portion of the proceeds to Shelter House.

Welcome

Shelter House is a non-profit organization that has provided housing and supportive services to the homeless of Southeast Iowa since 1983.

Shelter House is Johnson County, Iowa's only general use homeless shelter, providing transitional shelter to men, women, and children, including the disabled the elderly. 

Our mission is to provide shelterbasic and transitional resourceswhile encouraging self-sufficiency, to any person in our community who is homeless.

Our values

  • Respect - Understand and value the needs and abilities of each client.
  • Caring - Support clear expectations and provide opportunities for each individual to become self-sufficient.
  • Responsibility - Use ethical behavior in all interactions with clients, staff, and the community.
  • Integrity - Serve as a model of professionalism in our community.
  • Stewardship - Collaborate with other community agencies to provide services efficiently and effectively.

United Way of Johnson CountyShelter House is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization. As a partner agency of the United Way of Johnson County, we have successfully met all local membership accountability standards in finance, ethics, governance, and diversity.

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A few current needs:

We are in greatest need for the following items: diapers (infant to toddler) and light weight jackets for men, women, and children (all sizes). Link to Donate Goods

Apply to be Volunteer Coordinator

Open Positions

Shelter House has two open positions for Overnight-evening Coordinators.  One position is part-time and one is full-time.  The application deadline for both openings is May 18th.

Shelter House has an opening for a AmeriCorps Vista volunteer.  The position title is
Shelter House Volunteer and Outreach Program Development (AKA Volunteer Coordinator).  If you are interested in this position, please apply on-line by June 3, 2012.  Please feel free to call Chris (our current Vista Volunteer Coordinator) at 338-5416 ext. 241 if you have questions.

 Hours for Drop-in Services are:

- Monday - Friday 1-4 PM
- Saturday - Sunday 8-11 AM

Wait List: Sign-up for admission to the shelter begins daily at 6:00 PM. You must be present to sign up.

Shelter House  |  429 Southgate Ave.  |  Iowa City, IA 52240  |  MAP  | 319-351-0326

Administration/STAR  |  429 Southgate Ave.  |  Iowa City, IA 52240  |  MAP  |  319-338-5416

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