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Waypoint also serves 14 counties throughout Iowa, with our Survivors' Program. They also support victims of violent felony crimes.

Waypoint’s mission is “to inspire people to move forward,” which is accomplished through leadership in the community’s housing, domestic violence, and homicide survivors’ services, impacting over 15,000 people in crisis each year. Waypoint provides advocacy for people experiencing domestic violence, needing housing, or experiencing a housing crisis by providing emergency shelter, and housing solut

ions. Survivors' Program advocates for individuals and families who have lost a loved one due to homicide or vehicular homicide. Waypoint's Child Care Program, KidsPoint, is built upon over 30 years of experience offering early childhood education to children of all backgrounds, serving over 500 children ages six weeks to 12 years of age. For more information on our services please visit
www.waypointservices.org
www.kidspointchildcare.org

06/03/2026

Take a trip back to 1913 with this postcard featuring our building. Published by the William Baylis Postcard Company, it offers a unique snapshot of local history from a photographer known for documenting Cedar Rapids and Linn County in the early 1900s.

06/02/2026

Our Survivors' Program Coordinator, Renan, is telling you that, "you should believe in Waypoint because we work with individuals and families impacted by homicide or violent crimes receive advocacy and support with our Survivors' Program."

We BELIEVE in Waypoint, do you? Our "I Believe in Waypoint" campaign seeks to raise $100,000 to help continue our mission, and support our clients. Consider donating today to our "I Believe in Waypoint" campaign today!

Learn more on our website and donate today at https://www.waypointservices.org/donate

06/01/2026

We are excited to welcome Lindsay Olson as the emcee for this year's Plunging for a Purpose event!

Lindsay serves as the Manager of Corporate Wellness at UFG and is an Assistant Triathlon Coach at Coe College. She is passionate about helping others reach their goals, whether in the workplace, in athletics, or throughout the community.

As a survivor of domestic violence, Lindsay brings a powerful perspective to this event and understands firsthand the importance of the services and support systems that Waypoint provides.

Join Lindsay and community members on June 18 as we take the plunge to support individuals and families impacted by homelessness, poverty, and violence.

❄️ Ready to make a splash for a great cause? Register today! https://www.waypointservices.org/events/plunging-purpose

05/28/2026

We are extra thankful this Thursday to our wonderful community partners. Earlier this month our Street Outreach Coordinator, Katelyn, participated in a panel with some of the Lived Experience Advisory Council in Des Moines. Sharing the work she does in our community to help promote change in others. Thank you Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care for the invitation.

We also want to thank you to Catholic Daughters of the Americas - Court #1768 for their generous donation for our Domestic Violence program. You're donation from your Life Saver Project will help our advocates and support our programming.

We could not do any of this with out our community and supporters, so thank you for a wonderful week!

05/27/2026

We BELIEVE in Waypoint, do you? Our "I Believe in Waypoint" campaign seeks to raise $100,000 to help continue our mission, and support our clients. Consider donating today to our "I Believe in Waypoint" campaign to help our Street Outreach Coordinator with connecting with our unhoused population to resources in the community. Our coordinator works with individuals who are unsheltered find resources and helps them on a pathway to stable housing.

Learn more on our website and donate today at https://www.waypointservices.org/donate

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day to all who have made the ultimate sacrifice to keep our country safe. We are grateful to all the men and women who have served our nation.

05/23/2026

This is your sign to do something COOL for the community. 💙
Plunging for a Purpose brings people together to raise awareness and critical funds for Waypoint’s programs and services. Form a team, take the plunge, and help create lasting change in our community.
Join us June 18!
Register Your Team: https://donorbox.org/plunging-for-a-purpose-2026

05/22/2026

Happy National Road Trip Day! Our staff at Waypoint answered what their dream road trip would be. The staff here do amazing work, and deserve a little Friday Fun! What would be your dream road trip?

05/21/2026

Are you ready to brave the ice for a great cause? ❄️
Every plunge supports Waypoint’s mission to help individuals and families overcome homelessness, violence, and poverty. Rally your team, raise $500 as a team, and take the leap for our community! 💙
Join us June 18!
Join the Fun: https://donorbox.org/plunging-for-a-purpose-2026

05/20/2026

This Wayback Wednesday takes us all the way back to 1925, with a photo of a group of women gathered outside our building - a powerful reminder of the generations of compassion, strength, and community that have shaped our mission and continue to inspire our work today.

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318 5th Street SE
Cedar Rapids, IA
52401

Website

http://www.waypointservices.org/

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