Organizations like Simpson – and the communities they operate in — unequivocally rely on regular volunteers like Julie. That was true before the pandemic, but the critical need of volunteers (and the value of those volunteer hours) has only increased as it’s gotten tougher to get together. Learn more here.
Get your podcatchers ready; Simpson Housing Services is officially debuting its first official podcast: Voices of Simpson, produced by Maribeth Romslo! A HUGE thanks goes out to Mikkel Beckmen and Rachel McIver Morey for guest featuring in our first episode.
“I usually start painting and let each piece evolve,” artist Susan Davies says. “I listen to the work and interact with it until I feel like it’s done, and then, usually, I find out what it’s about.” Learn more about Susan’s work and her contributions to Art 4 Shelter here.
Simpson will provide paper and submission forms for two upcoming creative workshops at local breweries on April 13 and April 22. Just bring your supplies, make something unique, fill out a form, and let us do the rest when you’re done.
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Simpson 360 returns in April with an exciting presentation on Youth Housing!
At Simpson, over 80 percent of our leadership rolls are occupied by women. We have also undertaken a pay equity study and adjusted wages to ensure parity among women and people of color. Read more here.
Kissie, a participant in Simpson’s Family and Youth Housing Program, is raising her children and grandchildren all on her own. Learn more about her story and her goals here.
About 70 percent of Simpson’s workforce is female, along with 85 percent of our Leadership Team and 55 percent of our board. More in this enlightening piece by Sandrine Lah.
Whittier community members are invited to participate in a Community Meeting to provide feedback about a proposed amendment to the City of Minneapolis’ 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
