Simpson News

We’re so honored to have your support and to serve the community we love. That’s reason enough to celebrate — while acknowledging the urgency required to address the hardship and injustice posed by insufficient housing.

• To learn more and donate, click here.
• Updated tax forms are available here.

Donation letters for tax purposes will be sent in early February.

The year’s not over yet, and we have some exciting news for anyone thinking about giving a gift to Simpson. Right now, we have not one but TWO matches available:

• Up to $70,000 by our partners at the Frey Foundation
• Up to $20,000 by an anonymous donor

That means your gift can potentially go three times as far!

The matches last through January 15. Click here to learn more and donate.

Simpson Housing Services 2021 from Maribeth Romslo on Vimeo.

A lot has changed over the past few decades. We’ve changed, too. Thank you for supporting our mission to house, support, and advocate for people experiencing homelessness.

 Learn more about donating here.

Thank you for joining us for the 37^th annual Minnesota Homeless Memorial. Together, we honored 325 departed friends and family while bringing visibility and urgency to what feels in many ways like a senseless loss. No one should be forced to live without a place to call home.

A recording of the service is still available on Simpson’s Facebook page.

• In-person Homeless Memorial March begins at 4 p.m.
• Route begins and ends at Plymouth Congregational Church (1900 Nicollet Ave. S, Minneapolis) and loops through Loring Park.
• Virtual Memorial Service begins at 7 p.m. on Facebook Live.
• A program with the list of names being read this year is available here.

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.

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”.