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Causes: Homeless & Housing, Housing & Shelter, Housing Development, Construction & Management, Human Services

Mission: John Lewis Coffee Shop, Inc. was established in January, 1989 as a community response to the death of "Quiet" John Lewis. Lewis was a homeless man who died in a house fire he had started trying to stay warm. JLCS, Inc. serves the community through its supportive services, advocacy, housing and community development services.

The mission of JLCS is:

~ provide hospitality and support to those in need regardless of their of status, physical or emotional condition.

~ challenge the core issues of homelessness by providing coordinated services that respect a person's dignity and choice.

~ to work in collaboration with the greater community in challenging the root causes of poverty through sustainable and empowering community development activities.

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Writer General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

05/02/2018

When I was homeless & John Lewis was Still Open in down town Davenport Iowa
It saved me & alot of others from starving many times
They should have left it open
Because there are still people out there that still need a place like that
& It really hurt me to see it close

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