Simpson Housing Services

A lot has changed in the past 40 years. We’ve changed, too. Thank you for supporting our mission to house, support, and advocate for people experiencing homelessness. Check out this amazing new video by Maribeth Romslo, featuring members of our team! ow.ly/hfyq50HexrJ

Wow!! Our friends at @blacksheeppizza just raised $2,000 for Simpson! Thank you so much for your support!

Thank you, @girlscouts Troop 18175, for both these treats and the $50 donation! We officially want all checks to look like this. Want to get your team, family, or friends involved? Find out how you can contribute to Simpson’s shelter and housing programs: ow.ly/nk8n50Klhnj

Thanks, @Trans_Training_, for the fantastic training last week! Trans folks are over-represented in unhoused communities. It’s essential staff know how to affirm trans and nonbinary participants/teammates. Learn more about TTI’s training modules here: ow.ly/AnWu50Kleqg

Thanks for joining us for Simpson 360 with Wendy Wiegmann! Our next session will take place in October. Stay tuned to learn more about Simpson’s operations! ow.ly/4f0h50Klefj

Going school supply shopping soon? Consider supporting other learners in your community with Tools for School! We all do better when we have access to the tools we need to get the most out of our education. ow.ly/EL8i50Kle4J

Huge shoutout to @MobileLoavesTC for bringing some delicious sandwich lunches to the shelter! Having three tasty, wholesome meals a day makes a huge difference. You can learn more about serving lunch here: ow.ly/mn7e50KhbSN

Want a tiny taste of Music 4 Shelter’s upcoming act, @TankandDaBangas? How about that time they won @NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest?? Visit music4shelter.org for more details and to buy tickets! ow.ly/UZUw50KhceP

Purple Funk Metropolis is playing at @InboundBrewCo on Aug. 13! Perfect way to warm up before they rock Music 4 Shelter on Nov. 4! Remember to grab your tickets: ow.ly/r17E50KgXQ4

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for Simpson 360 on Tuesday, Aug. 16! We’ll be hearing from Associate Director Wendy Wiegmann about how the agency’s evolved to meet the community’s needs. Register here for your Zoom link: ow.ly/YjuB50KgVb1

Did you catch Soul Beautiful last weekend at @lutunjispalate’s anniversary party? We love to see it! (And hear it, and taste it.) Happy fourth, Lutunji’s! (And don’t forget, you can catch Soul Beautiful at this year’s Music 4 Shelter!)

Where do Minnesota's gubernatorial candidates stand on housing issues? This #VisionForHome forum on Sept. 13 is our chance to find out and be heard. We'll be there. Join us. Register here: ow.ly/czbn50Kff01

Music 4 Shelter is BACK on Nov. 4! You’re not going to want to miss this terrific benefit concert at @FillmoreMPLS. Early Bird tickets are available for $50 until Oct. 1; then the price goes up to $65. Get yours today! ow.ly/rVuu50KcS5h

Join us for a Simpson 360 presentation from Wendy Wiegmann about how the agency’s day-to-day operations have transformed, and how we’re navigating the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic. Register here: ow.ly/vFxZ50KbKrm

These Welcome Home Baskets contain everything you might need to make a new place feel more like home, and they’re particularly useful for folks transitioning out of shelter with just a few personal items. Learn more about how to make and donate one: ow.ly/815c50KaKZQ

“I often hear from people who work in this sphere that we know what to do to solve this problem. We just need the will to fix it.” Check out @SenTinaSmith’s hearing on housing and homelessness and learn about the ways we can invest in our communities. ow.ly/n6iJ50K4O2f

Don’t touch that dial – Simpson will announce its second annual #Music4Shelter benefit concert in August! Stay tuned to hear about ticket sales and this year’s fantastic lineup!

Simpson’s Tools for School fundraiser is back through Sept. 30! Donations empower learners to get the supplies they need to get the most out of their education. Up to $25,000, your gift will be matched by the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation. ow.ly/MRZg50K4Nmk

Did you know you can give care packages of supplies to Simpson? Check out this Baby Bin description online! It’s full of things you might need if you’re caring for a little one. If you’ve got a new baby in your life, consider donating in their honor! ow.ly/3SuE50K4NaV

Art 4 Shelter is officially over, and we’re so thrilled with the results! We couldn’t have done it without you!

Inflation is having a punishing impact on a lot of our neighbors, and it’s exacerbating housing issues. Check out this @washingtonpost piece on how more and more people are being forced out of their homes: ow.ly/C5SA50K2qWN