Hospitality House

Yesterday the front door at Hospitality House opened and a person came into the dining area.

Standing in front of me, he asked "Do you remember me?"

Looking a little closer I did recognize him as a previous guest from several years ago.

Looking very healthy.
Eyes having a sparkle.
Looking at me when he spoke.
Clean clothes.
Fresh haircut.
Clean shaven.
Holding keys.

He was beaming with pride as he said he had been clean for over 2 years, has a good job, has a vehicle, has an apartment.

The next words he said...
"I just wanted to stop and say thank you for what you did for me.
There wasn't another person or agency in this town that would help me. I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for this place."

Wow. How humbling for us. You never know the impact you have on someone or their life in many circumstances.

Every person matters.

We work hard to build the relationship and help...to give HOPE.

We can only do this because of YOU, our Village of Support ❤️.
You lift us up and give us the resources to help out guests.
You are appreciated.

Dr. Seuss said it best!!

Big need:

Styrofoam meal plates.

If you can help out please bring/deliver to Hospitality House
1003 Mulberry St.
Waterloo IA 50703

Donation hours:
Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Thanks for being a part of our Village of Support ❤️

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

Tee shirts and Sox (all new)

Giveaway at
1022 W 5th St
Use side door

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

So many diverse issues every single day working with the homeless and marginalized.

How do we continue to help our guests when sometimes it really gets heavy?

When we get the call that one of our guests was found deceased under the bridge?

When we hear that one of our Warming Center guests from this past winter committed su***de...

When one of our guests hasn't been here for a couple weeks and no one has seen him...

When the numbers of unsheltered homeless keeps increasing with no housing options...

My necklace says it all...."God's got this..."

He is our strength 💪 day after day...the reason we can provide HOPE giving us YOU- our Village of Support ❤️
Thanks for walking this journey with us.
You are so appreciated!

Let the picnic begin....
Thanks Dusty Bengston for your grill expertise and to everyone that contributed to the meal.

Thanks for being part of our Village of Support ❤️

LABOR DAY COOKOUT needs:

40 ct frozen hamburger patties✅️
5 pk hot hogs (40 total)✅️
5 pk Brats(40 total)
5 pkg Hamburger buns✅️
5 pkg hot dog buns✅️
5 pkg Brat buns✅️
2 boxes of 30 ct individual chips✅️(1)
4 cartons chip dip✅️
Condiments (mustard, ketchup, relish)✅️
2 onions✅️
1 watermelon
4 dozen assorted cookies, or bars ✅️

If you can provide any of the above, please comment below.
Please deliver to Hospitality House by 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 2, 2026 .

Thanks for being part of our Village of Support. You are very appreciated.

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Extra garden produce?

We would love to have fresh garden veggies to serve with our daily meals at Hospitality House.

If you have an excess and want to share some, they can be dropped off at Hospitality House
1003 Mulberry St., Waterloo.

Thanks for being part of our Village of Support ❤️

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Kendalyn was busy making cupcakes for Hospitality House guests!!
A great addition to tomorrow's lunch!!
Thank you so much for being part of our Village of Support ❤️

August Needs:

** Large contractor-size garbage bags
** Pop-top soups
** Backpack snack items
** Deodorant
** Razors
** Laundry Pods
** Dishwashing soap
** Sandwich bags
** Cleaning products (Lysol, bathroom cleaner, windex, etc.)
** Backpacks

Donations may be dropped off between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday thru Thursday at Hospitality House, 1003 Mulberry St.

Thanks for being a part of our Village of Support. You are very appreciated!

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We will be closing this afternoon early due to the Irish Fest and the mobility around the city.

Closing at 1 p.m.