Personable and humble, twenty-five-year-old Don is a participant in Simpson’s Youth Housing Program and a multifaceted, self-taught artist. He is a painter and sketch artist, a guitarist and composer. His self-expression extends to singing, rap, and writing poetry. “I love expression through art — art that can be consumed visually or audibly,” he says.
Cole, a 12th grade student from Hutchinson High School, has a heart for service and a gift for collaboration. Last fall, Cole decided to initiate his own service project. He brainstormed with his sister, and the pair decided on a blanket drive.
Cole started the project closer to home,
For 15 years, John Stevers has participated in the Minnesota Homeless Memorial March, honoring those who have died while homeless during the past year. The stories of people who have experienced homelessness strengthen his steadfast support of the march.
“On my first or second march, I walked with a 35–year-old shelter guest who had been kicked out of his house,
Join us for the 10th Anniversary Art 4 Shelter on May 13, 2020 at our new venue, The Fillmore – Minneapolis.
We are currently accepting artwork, please click here to review submission guidelines or download form.
Mail artwork submissions to our NEW address:
For more information on Art 4 Shelter please click here.
Watch the video about Danaeh and her mentor.
Click here to join us for an Introductory Session where you will learn about opportunities to volunteer with children and youth at Simpson.
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. Click here to read Danaeh’s poem.
Make a holiday gift to Simpson today, and your donation will be matched!
New or increased gifts (10% or more) will be matched dollar for dollar up to $40,000. We are grateful to our partner, the Frey Foundation, for providing this fundraising challenge.
Teddy, one of our former shelter guests, found support and housing stability through Simpson’s shelter. We invite you to hear his story:
“I was homeless for five years. I had an addiction. I am diabetic, and I wasn’t taking care of myself.
For years, I saw a line outside Simpson United Methodist Church in my neighborhood.
