Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE: TWO, “Two Harbors”) is a Twin Cities-based publicly-traded mortgage real estate investment trust. Two Harbors has a strong commitment to supporting its local communities through charities aligned within the housing sector. Simpson Housing Services is proud to partner with Two Harbors in providing housing solutions to the Twin Cities metro area.
Tyler, an accountant at United Health Group, is a mentor in Simpson’s middle school mentoring program. He is matched with 11-year-old Jerome, a bright and insightful 5th grader who loves his family, school, and playing sports.
Tyler discovered Simpson’s Children and Youth Services Program when he was searching for a volunteer opportunity that blended his passions for ending homelessness and helping youth.
We are honored to announce a $135,000 fundraising challenge match for Simpson Housing Services.
Your gift will help Simpson sustain our mission, maintain the 24/7 operations of our shelter, and support the $52,000 per month increase to Simpson’s operating budget.
Please consider making a financial gift to Simpson Housing Services and your contribution will be MATCHED dollar for dollar, up to $135,000. Click here to make a gift.
Join us for Voices for Housing, a virtually for a 60-minute advocacy session led by the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless, on April 28, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. – noon. Click here to register.
In partnership with Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless (MCH) and Homes for All-MN, the Simpson community has been actively engaged in advocacy efforts, urging MN legislators to approve funding and resources to support emergency shelters and rental assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Due to the rapidly changing situation and continued spread of COVID-19 in Minnesota, Simpson Housing Services has implemented plans and safety measures to sustain our mission and ensure the safety of the people we serve and our staff members that work alongside them.
The shelter is vital to our community, and we are committed to maintaining shelter operations. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Simpson began operating the emergency shelter 24 hours per day on March 17.
Click here for more information and updates.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Simpson Housing Services remains committed to our mission to house, support, and advocate for people experiencing homelessness.
Simpson has implemented plans and safety measures to ensure the safety of the people we serve and our staff members that work alongside them. Simpson’s shelter was the first in the Twin Cities to extend its shelter hours to 24/7 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
PRESS RELEASE
March 25, 2020
Media Contact: Elisabeth Loeffler, cell: (612) 210-2343
eloeffler@old.simpsonhousing.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, three Minneapolis caterers step up to provide meals at a homelessness shelter
Minneapolis,
Join us for Homeless Day on the Hill on March 11 and be a voice for expanding and preserving emergency shelter beds and affordable housing.
We need your support as Simpson and the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless push our boldest agenda item yet: $50 Million investment to Expand and Preserve Emergency Shelter Beds
Here are three important ways you can participate:
1) Join us for Homeless Day on the Hill on March 11: Click here to register.
As we have previously shared with you, Simpson became the owner of the Simpson United Methodist Church property last spring, home of our current shelter. Today, we are pleased to announce the launch of a new shelter project at the site.
Simpson’s board of directors and staff are committed to designing and executing a national best practice shelter model.
