Simpson Housing Services, Inc.

It begins with a door — a small, simple thing, yet for someone without a place to call home, it means everything: safety, dignity, and possibility.

For nearly 45 years, Simpson Housing Services has been opening doors and creating spaces of stability and belonging for people experiencing and transitioning out of homelessness. While much has changed over the years, what has remained constant is Simpson's commitment to its mission of housing, supporting, and empowering people impacted by homelessness. Rooted in our values of dignity, equity, anti-racism, self-determination, and accountability, this commitment continues to guide how we show up for one another and the community we serve.

House. Your support creates the foundation for change. Simpson Community Shelter & Apartments, a trauma informed place of safety, stability, and connection, provides 72 shelter beds. Since opening in January 2026, all of the beds have remained occupied, reflecting the tremendous need for shelter in our community. All 42 supportive housing apartments have also become homes for individuals who have moved from homelessness into stable housing.

Support. Across four metro counties - Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, and Carver, more than 600 households now have stable homes and the relationships and resources to sustain them. Our family, youth, and individual support specialists, shelter staff, and volunteers meet people where they are and walk with them as they rebuild stability through compassionate accountability.

Empower. More than 400 children and youth participated in mentoring, education, and leadership programs that nurture connection and opportunity — strengthening families today and for the future.

This year has tested our community in ways none of us could have imagined. Together, we’ve faced challenges head-on and kept our focus on what matters most — empowering people to find stability and belonging. Through it all, we’ve stayed true to our mission and values and clear about what comes next. 

Your gift today keeps our shelter open, our housing stable, and our momentum strong as we prepare to welcome residents into their new home. Starting November 1, donations are matched dollar for dollar up to $100,000. Thank you to the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, CAM Family Foundation, and an anonymous donor for their generous support in making this matching gift challenge possible!

We invite you to partner with us in our work to house, support, and empower people impacted by homelessness.

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How to Give

Make your donation on this GiveMN page, give at SimpsonHousing.org/donate, or mail a check payable to:

Simpson Housing Services
Attn: Development Office 
160 Glenwood Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55405

Please contact Jenna at jegan@simpsonhousing.org if you have any questions.