We are pleased to share the vision of Simpson Community Shelter and Apartments. Simpson’s board of directors and staff are committed to designing and executing a national best practice shelter model at the site of Simpson United Methodist Church, home of our current shelter.
The low-barrier space will include 70 beds and 42 units of permanent supportive housing that can be replicated in the Twin Cities and across the nation.
Sixteen-year-old Isabella Tunney, one of the first girls to be admitted into Boy Scouts of America, is also on her way to becoming one of the first girls in the United States to achieve the highest honor in the organization, the Eagle Scout rank. Working toward achieving this goal by September,
A skilled and resilient team of staff members in Simpson’s Single Adult Housing Program — Mary, Arthur, Jesse, Kesha, Maren, Robyn and Dawn — is working creatively and tirelessly to ensure participants are staying safe and stably housed during these difficult times of COVID-19 and social distancing. Following the murder of George Floyd,
Simpson has signed its support to the Minnesota House of Representative’s People of Color and Indigenous Legislators Caucus (POCI)’s policing reform package. Click here to learn more.
Simpson stands in solidarity with Minnesota’s POCI Caucus which has proposed a package of bills to increase police accountability,
Hayley, a participant in Simpson’s Family Housing Program, is a determined self-advocate and mother, devoted to the care of her 10-month-old son Travis. Before arriving at Simpson, she struggled with addiction and experienced homelessness for more than five years. She wanted a better life for her son and herself.
Simpson volunteer and local artist T. Lee has handcrafted a beautiful Shelter Each Other pendant that creatively represents Simpson’s mission and supports our guests and participants in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Purchase a limited-edition Shelter Each Other pendant for $90, and $20 will be donated back to Simpson Housing Services.
As part of Simpson’s ongoing efforts to support our staff, participants, and the community, we actively work to engage with ways to challenge racism and systemic injustices in order to best serve our mission and hold true to our values. Not only is this engagement crucial for our staff and leadership,
Juneteenth has long been celebrated by the African-American and Black community, marking the day on which the last remaining slaves in Galveston, Texas were finally notified of their freedom on June 19th, 1865, two and a half years after slavery was outlawed. In the current resurgence and pressing urgency of the Black Lives Matter movement,
Dear Friends: As we mourn the murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, we are overwhelmed by the raw emotions experienced by our community.
We grieve for a community member and valued human being, for his loved ones who shared their lives with him, and community members who knew what a kind and gentle presence he was to all who were fortunate enough to know him.
Our mission to house, support, and advocate for people experiencing homelessness is directly connected to the fight against the white supremacy and institutional racism that plagues this nation.
A senior at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School and a four-year intern with Simpson Housing Services, Kimberly St. Julien is achieving important milestones and heading toward a promising future. A responsible, hardworking, and insightful young woman, Kim has been a valued member of the Simpson team.
While at Simpson,
