February is Black History Month, and as an agency, we are excited to CELEBRATE the diverse, beautiful, and valuable contributions of Black community members, history, and culture.
We invite everyone in the Simpson community to participate in the celebration of Black History Month by joining an agency-wide dialogue throughout the year.
For twenty years, volunteer Bill Jechorek has shared his compassionate heart, can-do attitude, and thousands of donated socks with the guests of Simpson’s shelter.
Bill’s connection with Simpson began when he and members of the St. Vincent de Paul group at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church toured Simpson’s shelter and four other Minneapolis shelters years ago.
The 11th annual Art 4 Shelter will be a virtual event on May 12, 2021! Art 4 Shelter is an exhibit and sale of original artworks on paper by emerging and established artists. Each 5 x7 piece of original artwork, purchased for $35, supports a night of shelter for a person experiencing homelessness. 100% of Art 4 Shelter proceeds benefit Simpson’s shelter and housing programs.
We are currently accepting art submissions. Learn More >
Simpson Housing Services is pleased to announce Christina Jacobson in our newly hired position of Director of Equity and Human Resources.
“We are excited to welcome Christina Jacobson, our new Director of Equity and Human Resources and senior leadership team member. Her expertise and perspectives will guide our agency and staff forward in our continued commitment to doing anti-racist work and advancing racial equity.
Simpson Housing Services is pleased to welcome six new members to its board of directors. The members are:
Malissa Adams, The Diversity Institute
Raegan Henderson, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Jill LaViolette, Cargill, Inc.
Megan Mahony, Community Volunteer
Kimberly Smith Moore, Wells Fargo
Jan Russell,
We appreciate the community’s support in 2020. During these challenging times, we continue our efforts to house, support, and advocate for people experiencing homelessness.
If you made a gift after November 1, 2020, we are in the process of sending tax acknowledgment letters. Please contact Elisabeth Loeffler, Director of Advancement and Communications, at eloeffler@old.simpsonhousing.org if you have questions regarding your donation. Thank you!
Click here to make a gift to Simpson.
December 21, 2020
Dear Friends,
This year has been a profound reminder of how our community comes together in the most challenging and unpredictable of circumstances to ensure that people are safely housed.
The challenges of 2020 — the COVID-19 pandemic,
Deric is a resident at one of Simpson’s single adult housing communities. Engaging in conversation with neighbors, he is friendly and light-hearted with his sense of humor shining through. Deric’s actions speak as loud as his words. He is a leader, and an ever-present member of the housing community,
Make a gift and help individuals and families who are transitioning out of homelessness. Click here to make your gift today.
Give to Simpson, and double the impact of your gift: New or increased gifts (10% or more) will be matched dollar for dollar up to $100,000. Thank you to our generous partners — the Frey Foundation, Tom Barry, and The Barry Foundation — for providing this fundraising challenge.
Click here to watch the prerecorded Homeless Virtual Memorial Service
On December 17th, we remembered 197 homeless individuals, formerly homeless friends, and advocates who passed away in 2020. Click here to read the press release.
