About Humility Homes and Services, Inc.

Our Mission

Humility Homes and Services, Inc. is committed to ending homelessness by offering housing opportunities and supportive services in the greater Quad Cities area.

Our Vision

A home for every person.

Our Core Values

We believe in the principles of our founders, the Congregation of the Humility of Mary:

  1. Compassionate Individuality:  We treat every person as an individual with unique needs and desires.  Everyone deserves personalized attention, care, and respect, whether they are clients, staff members, or partners.

  2. Dignified Empowerment:  We provide shelter and housing services not merely as an act of charity but as an empowering process.   We recognize the potential within every individual and the value of helping them cultivate skills and confidence to overcome systemic injustice.  We believe in partnership rather than a benefactor-recipient dynamic

  3. Innovative Inclusivity:  We embrace a culture of innovation and openness that welcomes fresh ideas from all stakeholders, including those served.  By valuing diversity of thought and experience we encourage everyone to contribute, fostering a sense of ownership and commitment.

  4. Transparent Integrity:  We operate transparently and adhere to the highest ethical standards.  We foster trust by being open about decisions, how funds are used, and how the organization’s efforts are progressing.  Trust is vital in a sector where goodwill and transparency reinforce credibility.

  5. Sustainable Humanity:  We recognize that providing immediate shelter is the first step and that long-term solutions require sustainable practices.  This includes both environmental sustainability and creating lasting structures to ensure ongoing support.   It's about thinking beyond immediate needs to the broader impact on the community and the planet. 

  6. Humility in Service:  We believe serving others is a privilege and a shared human responsibility.  This value emphasizes the importance of approaching each individual's needs with open-mindedness, recognizing that there is always something to learn and that every interaction is a mutual opportunity for growth.  We acknowledge the inherent worth and dignity of every person and place our clients needs and voices at the forefront of decision-making.  We bridge the gap between those who give aid and those who receive it.

  7. Unwavering Advocacy:  We are relentless advocates for those experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.  Beyond providing shelter, affordable housing, and related services, this value emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing the root causes of homelessness, standing up for the rights of the underserved, and actively participating in community dialogue to influence policy and public opinion.  It reflects a dedication to immediate assistance, long-term solutions, and social change, asserting that advocacy is essential to the organization’s mission.

About HHSI

A photo from the 1989 National March on Washington for Housing. The Sisters of CHM attended the March and came back inspired to work with the homeless.

In 1990, Humility of Mary Housing, Inc. was founded with the purpose of serving single-parent families. 

In 2008, the City of Davenport asked the Congregation of Humility of Mary (CHM) to take over the local emergency homeless shelter that was renamed Humility of Mary Shelter, Inc.

In 2018, Humility of Mary Housing, Inc. and Humility of Mary Shelter, Inc. merged, forming the organization known today as Humility Homes & Services, Inc. (HHSI).

We are dedicated to ending homelessness in the greater Quad Cities. The Jubilee Campus currently houses our supportive and administrative personnel. This location also includes the Corner Closet Donation, a supportive service center dedicated to providing clothing and material goods needed by participants in HHSI’s programs.  The Fresh Start Resale Shop is open Monday through Friday, 9 AM - 4 PM, and provides community members the opportunity to shop at a low cost, raising funds, and awareness in the community at large. The Corner Closet provides clothing, and other household essentials to our program participants at no cost and is currently located at the Jubilee Center.

Our emergency shelter, located at 1016 W. 5th Street, houses up to 80 adults year-round and is the only low-barrier shelter in the Quad Cities. In addition to the Emergency Shelter, our organization is also involved in scattered site housing including supportive living programs and Mission-Focused Affordable housing rentals.  Some of these federal programs include Permanent Supportive Housing, Rapid Rehousing, and Veterans Services Programs. In 2022, Humility Homes & Services, Inc. added 60 additional housing units totaling 152 units that provide individuals and families the opportunity to transition from homelessness to being stably housed.