Minneapolis resident Rebecca Skoler wholeheartedly shares her love and compassion with friends, family members, colleagues, and community members — some of whom she has known for years, some she has just met, and some she may never meet face-to-face.
As a nurse practitioner at the Community University Health Care Center (CUHCC),
Talented and respected Family Advocate Shae Roberts is passionate about her work with participants in Simpson’s Family Housing Program. Sharing empathy and her valuable perspective, she promotes self-advocacy and amplifies the voices of the individuals and families she walks alongside.
Shae shares her personal story and describes how her strengths and experiences have shaped her purpose as a mother,
Shae has served as a Family Advocate with Simpson for three years, and her life experiences and resilience shape her personal commitment to the critical work of helping families transition out of homelessness.
“My experience in life has equipped me to be the best advocate I can be.
Click here to hear Shae read her poem, Homeless but not helpless.
We are pleased to share Simpson’s administrative office is moving! We have purchased a new building at 160 Glenwood Avenue in Minneapolis. Our new office space will be ready in the summer of 2021. Our staff looks forward to being together in this new space.
In September, Simpson added 20 new temporary women’s shelter beds at our current shelter site to accommodate the increased need for housing and services for women experiencing homelessness. Hennepin County is generously funding the operating expenses for these additional beds.
With the 20 new beds, Simpson’s current shelter provides a safe space for 70 guests.
Thirteen-year-old Aidan is a smart and outgoing eighth grader with a great sense of humor. He likes school — especially science and social studies. He likes to spend time with his friends at the neighborhood park, playing soccer and basketball, skateboarding, and watching baseball. Aidan also participates in Simpson’s Middle School Mentoring Program.
If you know someone who was homeless, formerly homeless, or an advocate for the homeless community who passed away in 2020, please click here to submit a name. Deadline to submit names is December 1, 2020. During these uncertain times of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are modifying the evening to ensure safety and social distancing. We will share details soon.
An Update from Executive Director Steve Horsfield
This year, an unprecedented number of community members are experiencing unsheltered homelessness, sleeping outside in encampments and other situations not intended for human habitation. These outdoor living situations grow increasingly unsafe as winter approaches.
Our staff and community leaders are very concerned about the current housing crisis and the safety of people in need of shelter.
Simpson is seeking a bold an innovative leader to take on the new role of Director of Equity and Human Resources!
Click here to review the job description.
As an essential member of the senior leadership team, the Director of Equity and Human Resources will design a sustainable DEI strategy along with antiracist initiatives for the agency while guiding and managing the priorities of the HR department.
