Sustain Local Services Serving Minnesotans in Need

Support Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless this Give to the Max Day! 

Who is my neighbor and where is my community?  I struggle with these questions as I see growing strains of hunger and housing insecurity. With so many pressing needs, how can one best respond?

I have worked with Open Your Heart (OYH) for many years ever since I was a state employee in the early 1980’s. I was drawn to OYH because its volunteer board, a structured grant review process, and a determination to minimize OYH admin costs have meant donation dollars go in a timely and efficient manner to where the need is greatest. Vicki and I doubled down on our commitment by opening our house to airbnb rental since 2018 and donate all the revenue to OYH so our “extra space” helps those who don’t have any space to call home. 

How your gift helps:

• Provides emergency food and meals to neighbors in crisis.
• Keeps shelter beds and safe spaces open for people fleeing violence or homelessness.
• Supports basic essentials including hygiene items, warm clothing, and household supplies.
• Builds capacity so partner agencies can respond quickly and effectively.

I am proud to serve Open Your Heart and to stand alongside the dedicated staff and partner agencies who work tirelessly to support our communities.  Our goal for Give to the Max Day is $75,000. The Open Your Heart board and staff are matching donations up to $15,000, so every gift has double the impact.

• $25 — Meal and supplies for a family.
• $50 — Emergency essentials for one person.
• $100 — Short-term shelter support.
• $250 — Critical case management and placement support. 

Thank you for your support!

Roger Henry