Community Shelter and Transitional Services
       

About Us Overview

Shelter House offers temporary housing and supportive services that help individuals and families make the transition to more stable, productive lives. Shelter House is staffed 7 days a week.

Our New Address is 429 Southgate Ave., Iowa City, IA.


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More Information

The staff and Board of Directors of Shelter House are committed to providing ongoing information and resources regarding homelessness . Click on the links below to download copies of the following report and publication.

2007 Iowa Statewide Homeless Study

Services for People Who are Homeless in Iowa City Area

Phone-a-thon

Funds Raised To Date

$43,755!


 

Client Quotes

“People that work there (Shelter House and STAR) are awesome. They are very supportive. They make your job easier if you want a better life. They never give up on you. When you are having a bad day, they cheer you up so you feel you can do this (reach a goal).”
Shawn, Single Parent and Former Shelter House and STAR client, Certified Nursing Assistant

 

 "...when I got to Shelter House, that is when my journey started on the road to recovery..."
Wendell, STAR Client

 

 

 "I got the opportunity to work in the (Shelter House) kitchen washing dishes, which eventually helped me get a job as a cook in a restaurant.  Although I didn't have previous experience, Shelter House gave me the foundation and references I needed to get a job."
Randy, Veteran Transitional Living Program 

 

 

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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