Simpson News

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Simpson Housing Services receives $2.5 million in federal funding to build new shelter

Simpson News January 18, 2023

Agency reaches final phase of $45 million fundraising campaign goal JANUARY 18, 2023—MINNEAPOLIS, MN: Simpson Housing Services is thrilled to announce $2.5 million in federal, congressionally directed funding toward the […]

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Our Kitchen hosts free Christmas breakfast for shelter guests

Simpson News December 27, 2022

Every year, the owners of Our Kitchen open their south Minneapolis diner to guests of Simpson’s shelter for a free Christmas breakfast.

Music 4 Shelter returns Nov. 4

Simpson News August 8, 2022

Simpson Housing Services’ second annual benefit concert, Music 4 Shelter, is back on Nov. 4 at The Fillmore, Minneapolis! Tickets are now available for the big night. Get yours today! […]

Simpson welcomes new Director of Finance

Simpson News August 4, 2022

David joined Simpson Housing Services in July 2022 as Finance Director. Previously, he worked in the nonprofit sector for seven years as the executive director of Relate Counseling Center in Minnetonka while serving on the boards of directors of various food shelves and community organizations in the west Twin Cities. Read more.

Meet Shawntel

Simpson News July 6, 2022

Shawntel has fought long and hard for something a lot of folks take for granted: stability. But this mom of two says she’s stronger now than she’s ever been. Learn more by reading the full story.

Art 4 Shelter’s virtual sale is LIVE!

Simpson News June 24, 2022
Thanks for your patience! Art 4 Shelter’s virtual store is officially open through July 11!
You can now browse hundreds of unique works of art online for prices as low as $35 for a 5 x 7 piece. Best of all, proceeds go directly to support Simpson’s shelter and housing programs.

Volunteer spotlight: Council Member Aisha Chughtai

Simpson News June 22, 2022

Aisha Chughtai is a busy person. She represents Ward 10 on the Minneapolis City Council – as she has been since November, when she became the first Muslim woman and the youngest person ever to attain a seat on the council.

But nonetheless, she still made time to serve lunch at Simpson’s emergency shelter. Read the whole story.

Subaru shares the love

Simpson News June 2, 2022

Morrie’s Brooklyn Park Subaru stopped by Simpson’s new administrative and program office to deliver the funds raised with this year’s Share the Love partnership! They raised over $17,400 for Simpson’s shelter and housing programs. We couldn’t be more grateful for this show of support.

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