news & events

A message from our executive director

Posted on December 8th, 2021

“After the murder of George Floyd in 2020, our community and the nation entered a massive reckoning with issues of racial equity and injustice. That was in the midst of a pandemic like nothing we’ve seen in our lifetimes. Life has gotten harder in a lot of ways… especially for people without sufficient housing… The question was whether we could change in order to address it.”

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Thank you for an amazing November!

Posted on December 8th, 2021

We’ve had an incredible November thanks to you! We’re honored and grateful. But there’s still more work to be done.

You can help us finish the year strong by doubling your gift. Now through January 15, new or increased gifts will be matched by the Frey Foundation up to $70,000. In addition, all gifts will be matched up to $20,000 by an anonymous donor.

Talented Scout builds new candleholders for Memorial

Posted on December 7th, 2021

Memorial candles are never re-used. Carla Gainey, Simpson Executive Director from 1987-1997, was adamant that new candles be purchased every year. One for every life. To this day, we follow her example.  

The previous set of candleholders didn’t have enough room to fit a candle for everyone, but as luck would have it, Matthew — an Edina Scout — chose to do something for Simpson for his Eagle project. Learn more here.