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Waypoint Services DESCRIPTION CONTACT NAME Autumn Craft EMAIL acraft@waypointservices.org PHONE 319-365-1458 OFFICE ADDRESS 318 Fifth Street SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Waypoint Services provides shelter and support for those in crisis due to homelessness, poverty or domestic violence. It also provides quality child care to over 500 children daily of all socio-economic levels. Their team of Housing Specialists and Advocates offers support in locating housing for those who are homeless, at-risk of becoming homeless or victims of domestic violence who must relocate for safety needs by connecting them to resources in the community that best meets their needs. They also provide shelter and stabilizing resources for homeless women and their children through the Madge Phillips Center Shelter. The Center offers basic needs, information, strategic referrals, one-on-one support, and skill development so women can achieve and maintain self-sufficiency and family stability. Additional domestic violence victim services include an emergency phone line, crisis counseling, and emergency shelter at a confidential location. TYPE OF WORK Educational/School, Housing Assistance/Shelter COUNTIES Benton Black Hawk Buchanan Delaware Dubuque Jones Linn HOW TO HELP Iowans can support the work of Waypoint Services through volunteering, donations, or by participating in Waypoint events. Volunteers serve in a variety of capacities, such as by coordinating food and personal hygiene supply drives, sorting donations, or serving as trained domestic violence volunteer advocates. Volunteer needs are posted online and those interested in volunteering are encouraged to contact Ms. Sonya Masse at 319-365-1458 ext. 6118. Financial donations can be made online or by mail. In-kind donation guidelines are posted online, along with a wish list of needed items. Page | 582