View our 2016/2017 Annual Report
Posted on February 3rd, 2018We are pleased to share with your our 2016/2017 annual report. With the support of the community, donors and volunteers, we:
- Welcomed 1,867 guests to our emergency shelter;
- Moved 1,139 people into safe, stable housing; and
- Supported 266 families with 533 children thought our Family Housing Program.
Simpson is proud to be a part of National Mentoring Month.
Posted on January 20th, 2018Mentoring is a critical component in young people’s lives, helping them make the decisions and connections that lead to improved opportunities. Research confirms that quality mentoring relationships have powerful positive effects on young people in a variety of personal, academic, and professional situations. Click here to read more.
Read our recent news in the Star Tribune
Posted on January 10th, 2018For 35 years, the basement of Simpson United Methodist Church in the Whittier neighborhood of south Minneapolis has served as a much-needed sanctuary for people experiencing the trauma and stress of homelessness. Read the announcement of Simpson receiving this generous gift.
Check out our latest program outcomes and a few smiling faces
Posted on November 16th, 2017
Support Simpson on Give to the Max Day – November 16, 2017
Posted on November 15th, 2017To make your gift today – click here. New and increased gifts (by 10%) will be matched up to $35,000 by the Frey Foundation.
Watch our video and see how your gift will make a difference. Your gift will help people in a housing crisis find the stability they need to live a successful and productive life.
Shelter Manager Robert Hofmann Receives Service Award
Posted on September 26th, 2017Shelter Manager Robert Hofmann received the 2017 Bruce Vento Distinguished Service Award at the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless conference. Congratulations, Robert!
Robert brings passion and commitment to help people experiencing homelessness and provides dignity and support to each shelter guest. Read more about Robert and his work at the shelter here.
Star Tribune: With too many homeless and too few shelter beds
Posted on September 20th, 2017“We are grateful for the Star Tribune featuring Simpson Staff on the front page – working diligently to make best use of the limited shelter resources we have available in our community. As we continue to work towards creative, collaborative solutions – this important issue certainly warrants front page attention.”
Meet Randy: A Shelter Volunteer
Posted on August 24th, 2017Randy Pottebaum may be retired, but he’s not done helping others. For two years, Randy has volunteered his time at Simpson’s Shelter 3-4 evenings a month. He stocks and cleans up the supply closet, he makes coffee for guests, and then greets them as they enter the shelter for the evening.
Simpson Welcome Home 39 Young Adults to 66 West
Posted on August 20th, 2017
Laughter. Smiles. Happy tears It’s becoming a familiar scene at 66 West on Move-In Day. Throughout the summer, 39 young adults will be moving into the newly finished apartment building. But it’s more than just a new apartment for these young people.