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Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

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 and 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 have the greatest need for the following items:

  • Underwear for adult, youth, and children in all sizes; new only please.
  • Bus Passes
  • Gift Cards

For other items, please Link to Donate Goods.

Drop-In Services

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

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

Open Positions

Shelter House does not have any open positions at this time.

Donate Now

Your gift directly supports and advances our mission to provide shelter, basic and transitional resources, while encouraging self-sufficiency, to any person in our community who is homeless.

  • $25 will sponsor a night of shelter and supportive services for a person who is homeless in our community.
  • $100 will sponsor a night of shelter and supportive services for a family in need.
  • $175 will sponsor a week of shelter and supportive services for someone trying to restart their life.

Donations can be made in any amount to Operations.

 

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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