“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.
Like most 16-year-olds, Lissette of Minneapolis has a lot on her plate.
Between completing her education at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, looking after her little brother, and teaching herself to play an impressive number of musical instruments, it’s sometimes hard to get a little extra sleep,
Everyone’s invited to join in for a night of music and fun at The Fillmore Minneapolis (535 N 5th St.) on November 5. Doors open at 6 p.m. with a performance by Soul Beautiful, opening remarks begin at 7 p.m., and the music continues all night with Matt Wilson and his Orchestra,
Aalessa was 10 years old when she learned to make her first dreamcatcher. She’d been at summer camp in 1997, finding special tree branches and coaxing them into hoops, turning them into beautiful nets said to protect the dreams of sleeping children in Ojibwe legend.
Simpson Housing Services announces funding support from Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis for their new shelter
OCTOBER 5, 2021 – MINNEAPOLIS, MN: Simpson Housing Services is honored and thrilled to partner with both Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis on Simpson’s Community Shelter and Apartments.
