Meeting in Cedar Rapids Looks at Shelter Options. CEDAR RAPIDS - The death of a homeless man in Cedar Rapids earlier this month is prompting a look at shelter options.
The Cedar House Shelter, like others in the area, prohibit obviously intoxicated people from spending the night. It's a safety issue for others. Shelter operators expected Steven Howard, 48, to spend the night with friends like he'd done before. But Howard fell, hit his head and died from exposure in bitterly cold weather. Man turned away from shelter Later found dead ! - AzBilliards Forums. CEDAR RAPIDS, IA - A man whose body was found Sunday morning in a southwest Cedar Rapids yard was turned away from the nearby shelter where he lived and worked because he'd been drinking, the shelter's director said.
"We feel very sad about it," Ray Krug said Sunday night at the Cedar House, 603 Second St. SW. "He was a valuable helper. " Police released little information about the case Sunday beyond confirming the man's body was found in the yard at 209 Fifth Ave. SW -- Krug's home, about a block from the shelter -- about 11:15 a.m. Krug said police told him there was no indication of foul play in the man's death. Krug said the man, whose 49th birthday would have been today, was intoxicated when he came to his home Saturday afternoon. The man stopped at Cedar House about 9:45 p.m. for a blanket and left after about 15 minutes.
Homeless Shelters Fill Up on Cold Nights. CEDAR RAPIDS -- Homeless people often have to spend winter nights out in the cold.
A recent death on a freezing night has brought new attention to homelessness. On Wednesday, TV9 checked in with two shelters to see how the weather has affected their mission. We found that dropping temperatures mean more people are showing up on the doorsteps of local shelters. The cold weather can make a tough situation -- homelessness -- even harder. "It makes it difficult to take care of the daily things they need to take care of...like looking for work and looking for housing," Libby Jensen, Executive Director of the Willis Dady Shelter, said. Anonymous donor equips Cedar Rapids shelters for cold weather. The Cedar House Emergency Shelter. The Cedar House Emergency Shelter is a non-profit corporation founded by philanthropist Ray Krug, pictured left.
We rely on donated time and goods to remain in operation. If you or your organization is interested in providing goods or services, give us a call and we will send you our Volunteer Guidelines. Guest, visitors, or anybody who cares to may print a copy of the CH Handbook for 2010 by first clicking here, print the 2-page .pdf file, then click here, turn your two already-printed pages over, and print the reverse side of the pages. Good luck! The handbook makes a convenient reference when you're down on your luck, hungry, sick, etc. Untitled. Homeless Man's Death Prompts Meeting of Area Shelters. USATODAY.com. Alabama: Montgomery — State Insurance Commissioner Walter Bell will be the first Alabamian to lead the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
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Colorado: Cedar House Shelter. Gonzo and the the trial of Stacia Boots (letter) Dear Animal Advocate, This is a letter I receive from my wonderful friend Josie on Care2.
She is a good writer and I thank her for the many sample letters she sent to me.Please feel free to use her letter. Thank You, Chantal I want to thank all of you that contacted Diane Webber in Cedar Rapids Iowa regarding Gonzo,however Diane Webber lied when she stated Gonzo was fine,she was covering up her own incompetence and don't be fooled by the fact that she previously worked for HSUS.
Stacia Boots, the person that attempted to get help for Gonzo, is now being persecuted and prosecuted!! Through the Freedom of Information Act I obtained the animal control records and police records. Virginia Birdnow broke many of the city Codes, yet she was never charged, instead Stacia Boots was charged with harassment and trespassing. Tell the officials listed below you are outraged at how Boots was treated as the criminal and that the real criminal Virginia Birdnow got away scott free.
History. History of Community Circle of Care, Inc.
Homelessness is a major concern in Linn County. An average of 450 to 500 people are homeless on any given night and half of those are children. Local assistance programs served over 3,800 homeless people last year. When homeless shelters are full, people are turned away and are left to seek shelter in the streets, parks, parking ramps, alleys, under bridges or in and around area hospitals. Law enforcement and social services have the daunting task of trying to find shelter and assistance for these people. Community Circle of Care, Inc. In May 2005, the organization changed its name to better project its mission of supporting all area homeless programs and avoid being confused with operation of a specific shelter.
CCC seeks community partnerships, including help with the annual Holiday Blanket Drive and Box of Hope© Donation Project.