Simpson News

Leroy, a former guest in Simpson’s shelter program, has just settled into his new apartment in northeast Minneapolis, but it wasn’t long ago that he found himself among the rising numbers of senior citizens in our community’s homeless shelters. At 75 years of age, Leroy slept alongside men half his age. Leroy is one of 69 guests age 62 or older that Simpson has served in the shelter program within the past twelve months. Click here to read Leroy’s story.

Together, we raised over $116,000 for Simpson’s shelter and supportive housing programs, providing 3,315 nights of safe shelter for men and women experiencing homelessness. We are honored the Minneapolis Institute […]

May 9, 2018

Minneapolis Institute of Art

First Look Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Purchase your tickets to the First Look Luncheon today  – click here!

Benefit Sale: Preview: 6:00 p.m.| Sale: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Free and open to the public.  Learn more at www.art4shelter.org

Click Here To Register for Day on the Hill  Affordable housing is an issue affecting everyone in our community. You can get involved by engaging your lawmakers and letting them […]

This video was made possible with support from the St. Joan of Arc Justice Fund.

We are pleased to share with your our 2016/2017 annual report.   With the support of the community, donors and volunteers, we: Welcomed 1,867 guests to our emergency shelter; Moved 1,139 […]

Mentoring is a critical component in young people’s lives, helping them make the decisions and connections that lead to improved opportunities. Research confirms that quality mentoring relationships have powerful positive effects on young people in a variety of personal, academic, and professional situations.

For 35 years, the basement of Simpson United Methodist Church in the Whittier neighborhood of south Minneapolis has served as a much-needed sanctuary for people experiencing the trauma and stress of homelessness.  Read the announcement of Simpson receiving this generous gift.