“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.”
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.
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.
Give early! Starting November 1, you can make your gift and it will be transacted in real-time. All gifts from November 1 – 18 will count toward our fundraising goal. Click here to make your gift today.
New or increased gifts (10% or more) will be matched dollar for dollar up to $105,000.
You can donate and spread the word, and you can join our fabulous online auction!
To give a gift of any size, text 243725 and enter “ROCKTHEFUND”.
Parking, check-in, online auction, and more. Click here for answers.
It’s good to be back.
After a long time apart, volunteers start to return to the shelter.
Aaron Ramos was back in his native New York when he saw Simpson had a job opening.
The position caught his eye for a reason. About a decade previously,
To learn more and to make your gift today- Click Here.
Your gift today will help provide culturally-specific books, technology resources, and school supplies to support students throughout the school year.
Nataisia Nicole is an entrepreneur, a mother, and a community advocate. She is a bold communicator who brings resourcefulness and inspiration to her relationships and pursuits. Her wisdom and resilience have guided her through significant hardship as a single mom and have created her vision for empowerment that she shares with the community through her new company called N’BRACE.
