Shelter Tours
Posted on October 7th, 2019Join us for a one-hour interactive tour of Simpson’s emergency shelter and programs. Learn more about the population we serve, our approach, and the contributing factors to homelessness. Each tour will cover any special topics of interest and the opportunity to ask questions.
To RSVP, visit www.simpsonhousing.org or contact Matthew at mayres@simpsonhousing.org.
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Posted on October 3rd, 2019We’re expanding our social media presence to share the important work of Simpson.
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Meet Rebecca Bard, Simpson Intern
Posted on October 3rd, 2019As a business intern with Simpson, Rebecca Bard has applied her accounting skills and immersed herself in reconciling bank statements, budgeting, learning financial software programs, and completing other finance-related projects.
From the start, this Metropolitan State University senior has also demonstrated leadership and flexibility to support the needs of Simpson staff and participants.
Your gift today will help end homelessness for families, just like it did for Buffy.
Posted on September 13th, 2019
Remarkable Student Leader Supports Tools for School Program
Posted on September 9th, 2019Students in Simpson’s Housing Services’ Family Housing Program will be prepared for school this fall because of backpack and school supply donations received through its annual Tools for School campaign.
Will McDonald, an incoming 11th grader at The Blake School in Minneapolis, is supporting this effort by organizing donations from Blake students and families for the second year in a row.
Meet Ashley and her daughter, Danaeh
Posted on September 1st, 2019Simpson Housing Services // Fall 2017 from Maribeth Romslo on Vimeo.
Twelve-year-old Danaeh and her mentor, Therese Pautz, have been matched through Simpson’s mentoring program for more than two years. Read Danaeh’s inspiring poem, Fearless, and experience the positive and lasting impact that a mentoring relationship can have in the life of a young person experiencing homelessness.
Meet the Children and Youth Services Team
Posted on August 22nd, 2019Simpson’s Children and Youth Services (C & YS) Team supports the needs of individual children and their families through tutoring, mentoring, and parent education.
“We’re going in and talking to parents, asking them important questions: What are your goals? How can I support you? What can we do together to support your child?
Simpson Celebrates Community
Posted on August 8th, 2019Residents in Simpson’s two single adult housing communities enjoyed a festive evening of activities at a National Night Out block party in early August. More than 60 Simpson residents and nearby neighbors joined in this community–building event at one of Simpson’s housing sites.
Guests enjoyed a dinner of delicious picnic favorites: hot dogs with all the works,
A Visit from the Governor
Posted on July 17th, 2019We were honored to recently have a special visit from Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan at Simpson’s shelter. Guests staying at the shelter had the opportunity to join in an intimate dialogue with the elected officials, who sought to hear about guests’ experiences with homelessness,
