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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.

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Randy Pottebaum may be retired, but he’s not done helping others. For two years, Randy has volunteered his time at Simpson’s Shelter 3-4 evenings a month. He stocks and cleans […]

    Laughter. Smiles. Happy tears It’s becoming a familiar scene at 66 West on Move-In Day. Throughout the summer, 39 young adults will be moving into the newly finished […]

Joshua Kortgard is not your average 14 year old boy. Sure, he likes playing tennis, video games, but he also spends his time collecting toiletries to donate to Simpson’s Shelter. […]